Windows 11 shortcuts, icons, bookmarks
Written by Nick Williams
Updated at July 28th, 2025
New Student PopUp
When you log into your device, you may see "New Student" displayed. Don’t worry—this does not mean a Student account is being created on your device. This message appears for all users because we are using the Education Version of the system. It is nothing to be worried about!
Desktop URL Shortcuts
"Desktop Shortcuts" for websites are no longer being pushed to the devices. You will need to access them via the "BCSC Bookmarks" inside Google (These are Called Managed Bookmarks) or create your own "Desktop Shortcuts". Some examples of the Icons that you may be used to that will fall under this Category are:
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PowerSchool, PowerTeacher, Pow
erSub (Not currently in the Bookmarks Bar; you will need to create the version you use. It may be added in the future) - Gmail
- IncidentIQ
- Canvas
- Aesop
- Etc...
Create a Bookmark (Inside Chrome)
- Open the website for which you want to create a Bookmark for.
- In the Address Bar/Search Bar (Where you Type in the Website you are going to) and click on the "Star" in the right corner.
- Once you Select that you should see a PopUp that says "Bookmark Created". You can either use the Suggested Name or Set it to whatever you'd Like.
- Select "Done".
There you have it! Your very own Bookmark has been successfully created and should now appear on your Chrome Search Bar for easy Access to your frequently used websites.
Create a Shortcut (On the Desktop)
- Open the website for which you want to create a shortcut for.
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner of your browser (located below the "X" to close the window). This will open a menu.
- From the menu, select the option labeled "Cast, Save, and Share."
- In the new window that appears, choose the "Create Shortcut" option.
- Enter a name for the shortcut. You can use the suggested name or customize it as you prefer.
- Click "Create" to finalize the shortcut.
Voilà! Your shortcut has been successfully created and should now appear on your desktop.
Installing Optional Software (Company Portal)
When you receive your device, you may notice that some apps you're used to are missing. If there's an app you need that isn't already installed, you can easily add it through the Company Portal. The Company Portal is our new self-service app store, allowing you to install apps provided by BCSC directly onto your laptop. The process is simple, and here are some quick instructions to make it even easier.
Company Portal App Install
- Press the Windows key (either on your keyboard or the one in the middle of your taskbar at the bottom of your screen). A popup will appear.
- Start typing "Company Portal" and select the app that appears. If "Company Portal" does not show up, please submit a ticket to let us know.
- Once the "Company Portal" app is open, you can either type the name of the app you are looking for in the search bar or browse the available apps under the "Apps" tab.
- When you find the desired app, Select it. This will open a details page with a brief description, version information, and other details.
- Click "Install." Once the status changes to "Installing" or "Install Pending," you can close the Company Portal, as the installation will continue in the background. You will be notified once the installation is complete.
If you encounter an error stating that the installation failed, please retry the installation. If the problem persists or any other Issues Arise, submit an Incident IQ Ticket, and we will be happy to help you.