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Hardware and Software

This category contains knowledge articles that relate to general computer hardware (laptops, desktops, external peripherals, etc.), desktop software (MatLab, Mathematica, SPSS, etc.), Printing and Scanning/Copying.

Categories (10)

Computer Purchases

A collection of articles with information on purchasing a computer as a student or an employee with recommendations for laptop types.

CAP

Computer Allocation Process is the process by which computers are replaced and new equipment can be requested for faculty and staff.

Polaris

Software

Information and support articles about software for faculty, students and staff.

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Mobile Devices

Articles relating to the iPad as well as other mobile devices including Apple's iPhone can be found in this category.

Assistive Technologies

Smart Devices

Information on Smart Devices including smart speakers, lights, AI assistants (Alexa/Siri/Google Home).

Virtual Workstations

Information about Amazon Workspaces and accessing lab computers from off campus specifically for specialty software use.

Remote Workstations

Information on Connecting to Remote Workstations

Headsets, Microphones and Lights

Articles (9)

Flipgrid for Video Conversations

Flipgrid is a video conversation app that allows you to pose a questions and gather responses as short video clips

How to setup a Personal Zoom Kit

Information Technology Hardware Locker

Optimizing your home Internet

Personal Computer Security Guide for MacOS

Personal Computer Security Guide for Windows 10

Setting up a Group in Blink (CampusGroups)

Standard Computer Hardware Offering

Whole Disk Encryption - FAQs