- Admin login for comms.pickcel.com
- A Windows 10 (1607+) or Windows 11 PC to test on
- An image or video for your first message
1
Install the desktop apps on a test PC
- Go to Settings → Downloads.
- Download and run Screensaver and Notification (the standalone installers, not the Intune packages).
- Keep the Notification app running in the system tray.
- Details: Desktop apps. For company-wide rollout, use Intune.
2
Add yourself as an employee
- Go to Employee → Add Employee.
- Enter a Display Name and Email.
- Under Assign Screen, pick your test PC (listed by Windows edition and hostname).
- Click Add Employee.
3
Upload media
- Go to Media → Upload Media and add an image or video.
4
Create a playlist (for Screensaver)
- Go to Playlist → Create Playlist, add media, and click Save Playlist.
- Skip this if you’re not using the Screensaver channel.
5
Create and send the campaign
- Go to Campaign → Create campaign.
- Campaign Details: enter a name.
- Channels: turn on one or more channels and fill in each one.
- Audience: Select individual employees → pick yourself.
- Delivery: Send now.
- Review: click Send Now.
6
Check the test PC
- Notification pops up, wallpaper changes, ticker appears.
- Screensaver plays after the PC is idle for the Windows wait time.
- Open the campaign under Campaign to see per-recipient status.