Welcome To Holton Public Schools Technology Page
This page will provide links and information regarding the technology at Holton Public Schools. You will also find information and documents regarding Holton Public School's Technology Plan, Acceptable Use forms, tips, and a link to our Parent Internet Viewer. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Todd Peterson - Director of Technology - Phone 231-821-1832
Holton Public School's Technology Plan 2009-2012 State of Michigan's Technology Plan Parent Internet Viewer Login and PasswordWe have switched to a new version of Pinnacle this year called Pinnacle Web. All student user passwords had to be changed. If you need to know the new password for your MS or HS student please call the MS or HS office and they can help you with this. We will be handing out your student's id and pIn report to you at the MS and HS conferences and mailing the rest of them mid October.
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Todd's TipsIf you are planning on buying a personal computer in the future, please make sure to get enough memory, hard drive space, and the accessories you need when purchasing it new or it will cost you more to upgrade later.
How to increase your Laptop Battery's Life?
Lower the backlighting on your screen.The screen of your laptop takes up significant amount of power and you do not require maximum brightness. You should your system and decrease the screen brightness to a comfortable point. Stop your wireless signal when you are not using.This can save a maximum of 20 minutes of your laptop's battery time because WiFi can use a considerable quantity of power. By right clicking on your wireless icon near your pc clock you can stop your WiFi signal when you are not using it. Manage the correct power schemeWindows contains a number of predetermined power plans, which control settings like how rapidly your laptop turns off and when your screen saver runs. You can change your laptop power scheme by choosing control panel > power options. For max. battery life from the "power scheme" choose the option "max. battery" and decline the list. There are good choices for users like "low power mode" and portable/laptop. They don't conserve as much power as max battery.
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