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Beginning Monday, January 29th, Learning Commons Technology consultants will be available via AIM during Learning Commons drop-in hours: Looking for quick online help? Try these sources:
Keep your computer safe from viruses. Students in college-owned housing are provided with Symantec AntiVirus free-of-charge when they register to use the college network. Having up-to-date anti-virus software is only the first step in protecting your computer from viruses. See these tips to help keep your computer free from viruses. |
Sharpen your computing skills--Attend a technology workshop. Spring 2007 Student Technology Workshops
Make a habit of regularly backing up your files. Using FTP to send copies of your files to your network account will not only keep them safe—they’ll also be easy to access from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Read this online FTP tutorial to learn more. Download free and discount priced software. Obtain copies of the software used on College public machines. Many software titles are free, some are available for purchase at a discount. |
Test your technology savvy. You are absolutely baffled when it comes to using applications such as FTP, WebCT, Eudora, Publisher, and Photoshop. You would love to learn how to use these things properly. What do you do?
If you answered "get a personal technology trainer," you can be on your way to publishing your own web pages or editing your digital photos. To begin working with your personal trainer, AIM Learningcommontc, or stop by the Learning Commons today and talk with a Technology Consultant. Appointments can also be scheduled online.
Check the Help Desk web site for computer news and updates. The Help Desk posts late-breaking computer news to help keep you informed about the network and other computing news. You can even sign-up to receive Help Desk News Updates as they are posted. |
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Workshops don’t fit your schedule? Book a "workshop on demand" through the Learning Commons. The workshop on demand program allows you to schedule a time and topic for a personally designed workshop and is especially useful if you plan to complete a multimedia project for a class assignment. Email your request to: hmccull@allegheny.edu |
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Borrow books from other libraries without leaving campus. E-Z Borrow is an online service that allows you to request books from another library. Read more about this library service.
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Take advantage of the many wireless access points on campus. Connect to the Internet or campus network from several locations, both outdoor and indoor, on campus. See this map to find wireless spots. |
Learning Commons drop-in hours are: Sunday—Thursday |
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