Chromebook Display Issues with AVD

Here is a quick video if you are experiencing AVD display issues and are having trouble seeing everything on your Chromebook screen. Step-by-step instructions are below the video. VIDEO | Chromebook Display Issues with AVD Step-by-Step Note: It is normal to see a display resolution error from graphics software such as Adobe and AutoCAD on [...]

External Keyboard and Mouse Use Within AVD

Your external keyboard and mouse should work automatically within WVD. If not, here are some quick troubleshooting tips. Check the batteries or the battery charge Check that the mouse and keyboard are turned ON If your peripherals are USB or use a USB receiver, then unplug and plug the device into the USB port again. [...]

External Monitor Use With AVD

Using an external monitor can make working within AVD a better experience. You can follow the tips in the links below to learn how to connect an external monitor to your Chromebook: Connect an external monitor to your Chromebook | Chromebook Tech@Home Set your display settings to Mirror | Chromebook Tech@Home Adjust your screen resolution [...]

Find your Files Within AVD

Here is a quick video on how to access your downloaded and saved files within AVD. You will find step-by-step instructions below the video. VIDEO | Find your Files within AVD Step-by-Step There are several ways to access your downloaded and saved files. You must be logged into your AVD Desktop (Session, Office 365 or [...]

Graphic Tablet Use Within AVD

Users can use a variety of graphics tablets when using AVD. The list below includes the graphic tablets that have successfully been tested with Chromebooks and AVD at the WRDSB. If you have found additional models of graphic tablets that work with Chromebooks and AVD, please use the feedback form on Tech@Home. Tested (successful) Graphic [...]

Google Drive and AVD File Transfer

Many of our files and documents are saved in our Google Drive. You can seamlessly transfer (upload and download) the files and documents you need from your Google Drive to the AVD desktop so that you can utilize them with the specific software applications. There are two quick videos below with step-by-step instructions listed underneath. [...]

Headphones, Microphones, Headsets, and Speakers Use Within AVD

Microphone Note: Live sound capture and recording is not recommended within AVD. Instead, please record your audio on the host device for better results. Speakers/Headphones Note: Sound playback might be jittery depending on your Internet connection speed and the application you are using. Instead, please playback your final projects on the host device to assess [...]

How to log into AVD

Here is a quick video that will help you log in to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for the first time. Please pay attention to the details to be successful with this tutorial. Step-by-step instructions can be found below the video. Or you can skip to the Troubleshooting Steps. VIDEO | How to log into AVD [...]

Make a Printable File Within AVD

Making a printable file allows you to share your work with others that don’t have software application to view or print it. Here is a quick video on how to make a printable file within AVD. Step-by-step instructions are listed below the video. VIDEO | Make a Printable File within AVD Step-by-step When connecting to [...]

Performance Tips for AVD

To make the most of your AVD experience, you can look at the tips below on how you are using your Chrome Browser, how your Chromebook is performing, or how your Internet/Wi-Fi is working. Chrome Browser Performance for AVD It is recommended that you use your Chrome Browser (not Safari or other browsers) to run [...]

Save and Share Your AVD Work

When working in AVD, all your saved work is stored in AVD. It is not saved to your host device. Below are step by step instructions on how to save and hand in/share your files. Tip: Students have 30GB of space allocated to them in AVD so use your space wisely (psst – you have [...]

Turn on Keyboard Shortcuts

Programs such as Premiere and AutoCAD heavily rely on keyboard shortcuts. Here is a quick video on how to turn on keyboard shortcuts within the AVD environment. You will find step-by-step instructions below the video. VIDEO | Turn on keyboard shortcuts Step-by-step Select the Settings icon (gear icon) Turn On the Enable Input Method Editor. [...]

Using a USB Storage Device or Memory Card with AVD

Step-by-step instructions: Insert your storage device (i.e. USB stick, microSD Card) into the host device (i.e. Chromebook, PC) Upload your files to Google Drive on the host device Save your files to AVD

Webcam, Camera, or Live Capture Use Within AVD

At this time AVD neither supports live video and photo capture nor streaming. This means you will not be able to use your webcam in video conferencing such as Google Meet or capture video and photos using applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Instead, it is recommended you use your host device to capture or [...]