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Computer Clean Up and Maintenance
Browser Changes Allowing Flash Content to Display
May 11, 2020
Clear Browser Cache
August 2, 2024

As you browse the internet, your computer creates temporary files for every site you visit. All those temporary files stored in your cache take up space and can slow down your computer.
Clear Your Browser Cookies
August 24, 2022

HTTP cookies are parcels of text sent by a server to a Web client (usually a browser) and then sent back unchanged by the client each time it accesses that server.
Create a VIN Shortcut on Your Desktop, iPad or Mobile Phone
August 17, 2023

A shortcut to VIN works just like an app, but better!
Enable JavaScript
March 13, 2018

VIN and many other sites use a programming language called JavaScript to enhance your experience.
Managing your Pop-up Blocker
September 27, 2022

How to turn the pop-up blocker on or off in most popular browsers.
Save and Store Usernames/Passwords
August 19, 2022

Your Web browser can save certain details entered into online forms, such as usernames and passwords for different websites.
Search
VVDH App
Install the VVDH App
March 19, 2024

VVDH App
Login/Access/Permissions
Security System
March 27, 2023

The new security system with a log out function
Understanding VIN Login Security
July 12, 2011

An explanation of VIN security, secondary security, and cookies.
VIN Member Account Sharing (Pirating) FAQ
June 1, 2018

VIN memberships are licensed to individual veterinarians—not to computers, hospitals, e-mail addresses or other locations.
Login FAQs
July 12, 2010

Answers to frequent questions members have about access to VIN.
Membership
Member Support Team
August 26, 2024

A directory of member support staff and contact information.
Sales Tax FAQs
January 22, 2019

In recent years, the legislatures in many states have passed laws that charge their residents sales tax not only on tangible goods, but also on services related to data and online information.
Student Transitioning to Recent Graduate Membership
September 10, 2020

A collection of helpful tips for student members who will soon, or have recently graduated, and would like to know what options they have for continuing VIN membership.
VIN Member Account Sharing (Pirating) FAQ
June 1, 2018

VIN memberships are licensed to individual veterinarians—not to computers, hospitals, e-mail addresses or other locations.
VIN Policies
December 29, 2010
Your VIN Membership in a Payment Group
May 6, 2022
Global Functions on VIN
MyActivities
MyActivities
May 6, 2020

MyActivities makes it easy to keep track of all of your message board participation and previous searches in one handy place.
Video Help on Global Functions
How to Get Around VIN
August 14, 2011
VIN for students
January 16, 2013
Message Boards
Message Boards Subscriptions
January 29, 2024

Have you ever wished someone would email or text you when a new post is added to a message board discussion you're following?
Find & Read in Message Boards
February 25, 2011

Find & Read in Message Boards
Setting Your Message Board Preferences
April 28, 2020

Adjust the settings under this tab to control the behavior of your message board searches as well as how your results are displayed.
Post and Reply
How to Post a Case/Question to Multiple Folders (aka Cross Post)
November 26, 2019

When your question doesn't fit just one category...
Start a discussion or post a reply
September 12, 2024

Learn how to start a new discussion or reply to an existing one.
Uploading/Attaching Images & Files to a post
October 17, 2023

Uploader is the VIN tool that allows you to attach images from your computer to message board discussions.
Upload Images and Videos
How do I upload a video on the Message Boards?
December 16, 2019

Uploading a video to a VIN message board discussion is just as easy as adding an image!
Uploading/Attaching Images & Files to a post
October 17, 2023

Uploader is the VIN tool that allows you to attach images from your computer to message board discussions.
ListServe
Help Video: How to use ListServe
February 12, 2013
Message Boards Video Help
Help Video: Find Since - Main Page
June 1, 2011

Time is money! When you need to cut to the chase, use the Find Since button to adjust your Message Boards search of a selected folder or folders to a specific time frame.
Help Video: How to use ListServe
February 12, 2013
Help Video: Message Boards Search - Main Page
July 21, 2011

Sure, "There's more than one way to skin a cat," but there's also more than one way to search the VIN message boards. In this help video, you'll learn how to search by keywords, Thread ID number or Document ID number.
Help Video: MyDiscussions
August 10, 2011

MyDiscussions lets you quickly find only those message board discussions you are participating in or watching, without having to scroll through a long list of other member's posts to find them. This video will show you how manage your MyDiscussions.
Help Video: Narrow Your Search Results
June 8, 2011

Few things are more frustrating than getting too many results when you're searching for information to help your patient. Sometimes, less really is more! In this video you'll learn how to narrow your results when searching the VIN Message Boards so that you can avoid wading through dozens of unwanted results.
How to Upload an Image to Message Board from Android Phone
December 11, 2012
ListServe
December 5, 2012
Rounds
AAFP Rounds
May 21, 2022
Rounds Session Recordings
April 20, 2020

Participate in rounds on your own schedule!
VINcasts: Listen and Learn on the Go
December 27, 2022
VIN Family Podcasts and Recordings
VINcasts: Listen and Learn on the Go
December 27, 2022
VINcyclopedia (Associate)
Library
Converting Individual Proceedings Documents or Proceedings Categories to PDF
June 6, 2016

convert conference proceedings articles to PDFs to view them on mobile devices, even there isn't an internet connection.
CE
CE Catalog
October 3, 2013
CE Participant Resource Center
November 29, 2010
How to enroll in a CE Course
May 5, 2020
How to use the CE Course Main Page
July 8, 2014
MyVIN: MyCE
April 28, 2020

MyVIN: MyCE
Rounds Session Recordings
April 20, 2020

Participate in rounds on your own schedule!
When will the Real Time Session Transcript be available?
October 25, 2019
Proceedings
Converting Individual Proceedings Documents or Proceedings Categories to PDF
June 6, 2016

convert conference proceedings articles to PDFs to view them on mobile devices, even there isn't an internet connection.
Creating a Full Conference Proceedings PDF
February 10, 2023
Creating a Full Conference Proceedings PDF - ACVIM Specific
August 23, 2016
Proceedings - FAQ
November 5, 2019
MyVIN
Profile
Update your Profile information
April 29, 2020

MyProfile is a section of MyVIN/MyVSPN that contains your contact information, education history, and other personal details.
Membership
How do I update/change my billing information?
February 27, 2023

You can use MyVIN/MyVSPN to manage your billing information any time.
Preferences
Setting Your Message Board Preferences
April 28, 2020

Adjust the settings under this tab to control the behavior of your message board searches as well as how your results are displayed.
Signature
April 28, 2020

Add a personal touch to your message board postings by creating a signature that can be manually or automatically added to some or all posts.
Colleagues
Stuff
MyStuff
May 23, 2024

Take your Favorites or Bookmarks everywhere you go! MyStuff is available from any device with Internet access, allowing you to use your favorite links no matter where you are.
MyVIN: MyCE
April 28, 2020

MyVIN: MyCE
MyVIN Help Video
Calculators
MyCalculations Help
April 2, 2012

MyCalculations Help
Clinical Updates
Multimedia
Browser Changes Allowing Flash Content to Display
May 11, 2020
Photon browser for Tablets
October 10, 2013

Photon Flash browser for iPad and tablets
VINcasts: Listen and Learn on the Go
December 27, 2022
Presenter
Presenter
February 18, 2022
Show Me How Video Library
How to Get Around VIN
August 14, 2011
VIN for students
February 25, 2011
Computer Clean Up and Maintenance Videos
Basic computer skills
March 1, 2017
How to clear browser cache
March 9, 2011
Message Boards Videos
Help Video: Message Boards Search - Main Page
July 21, 2011

Sure, "There's more than one way to skin a cat," but there's also more than one way to search the VIN message boards. In this help video, you'll learn how to search by keywords, Thread ID number or Document ID number.
Help Video: Find Since - Main Page
June 1, 2011

Time is money! When you need to cut to the chase, use the Find Since button to adjust your Message Boards search of a selected folder or folders to a specific time frame.
Help Video: Narrow Your Search Results
June 8, 2011

Few things are more frustrating than getting too many results when you're searching for information to help your patient. Sometimes, less really is more! In this video you'll learn how to narrow your results when searching the VIN Message Boards so that you can avoid wading through dozens of unwanted results.
Help Video: MyDiscussions
August 10, 2011

MyDiscussions lets you quickly find only those message board discussions you are participating in or watching, without having to scroll through a long list of other member's posts to find them. This video will show you how manage your MyDiscussions.
How to Upload an Image to Message Board from Android Phone
December 11, 2012
ListServe
December 5, 2012
MyVIN
Presenter Videos
Help Video: Presenter
December 10, 2010
Search Videos
Find Images in Search 3
November 1, 2012
How to use Search3
December 19, 2012
Learn How to Search 2 on VIN
August 15, 2011
How To Use VIN -- Class Transcripts
QuickStart Help
Message Board Image Uploader Quick Start
July 1, 2013

Message Board Image Uploader Quick Start
MyCE QuickStart
January 13, 2014
Release Notes, Beta Features & FAQ
Release Notes
VIN Mobile Help
VIN on Mobile
May 16, 2012

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