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Technology & You !

Technology & You !. Download this PowerPoint at: http ://helpdesk.ufl.edu. Today’s Topics. Connecting to the UF Network GatorLink Account Management Your Computing Services & Resources Unbelievably CHEAP laptop services and software sales!. Connecting to the UF Network.

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Technology & You !

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  1. Technology & You! Download this PowerPoint at: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu

  2. Today’s Topics • Connecting to the UF Network • GatorLink Account Management • Your Computing Services & Resources • Unbelievably CHEAP laptop services andsoftware sales!

  3. Connecting to the UF Network • Peer2Peer Software & Activity is FORBIDDENon ANY UF Network • Types of connections: Wired vs. Wireless • Wired: Requires Ethernet Cable • Wireless • 1st time set up by connecting to ‘ufinfo’ and running auto-configuration at getonline.ufl.edu • Every other time connect to ‘uf’ wireless

  4. UF Wireless Experience • Connecting to ‘uf’ wireless requires compliance with Network Access Control (NAC) system. • Checks that your computer meets minimum system requirements for connection • Checks for system updates and up-to-date malware detection software • If not up-to-date, the NAC will restrict network access • Only resources needed for updates will be accessible until network requirements are met • If you change your GatorLink password, then the auto-configuration will need to be re-run.

  5. UF Wireless Experience • 1st time access:

  6. GatorLink Account Management • login.ufl.edu • Store a strongpassword hint. • NEVER share your password!

  7. Be Aware! • The Help Desk will NEVERsend an email asking for you to validate your account and/or confirm your password. • If you receive a suspicious or strange email from UF, call the Help Desk at (352)392-HELP(4357) to validate the message. • Find more information at: http://security.ufl.edu

  8. Student E-Mail in the Cloud • 25GB of Email Storage • Integrated Calendaring • Access from Web & Mobile Devices • Find more features and information at www.it.ufl.edu/studentcloud

  9. Computing Services & Resources • E-Learning and other UF Sites • Supported browsers vary by UF websites • Help Desk has a list on our wiki • wiki.helpdesk.ufl.edu • Computing Labs and Printing Services • http://print.at.ufl.edu/ • Print in any lab with your laptop or mobile device!

  10. Software and Computing Resources • Secunia(Windows only) • Statistical Media • SPSS • SAS • AMOS • Apps.ufl.edu – cloud based software • Lynda.com access • File-Express “Drop-Box” Type Service • Front Door (Laptop Protection) • And more!

  11. Laptop and Mobile Device Support • Laptop Appointments or Drop-Off service • Fees as little as $15 and usually not more than $50! • Laptop Appointments • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 to 6:30 Saturday – Sunday: 12-4 • Laptop Drop-Off • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8-5pm

  12. UF Mobile App • Available for iOS and Android through the app stores. • Search for ‘University of Florida’ • Allows you to access UF websites on the go. • Can also visit: m.ufl.edu.

  13. Getting Help • Where do students go for help? • UF Computing Help Desk • Phone: (352) 392 – HELP (4357) • Email: helpdesk@ufl.edu • Web: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu • In person: HUB 132 Add us as a contact on your phone!

  14. Technology and You!Preview 2013 • Download this PowerPoint at: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu • Like us on Facebook! • www.facebook.com/UFComputingHelpDesk • Follow us on Twitter! • https://twitter.com/UFhd

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