TECHNOLOGY & YOU! - Computing Help...
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TECHNOLOGY & YOU! P REVIEW P RESENTATION FOR D ESTINATION : G ATOR N ATION
Transcript of TECHNOLOGY & YOU! - Computing Help...
TECHNOLOGY & YOU!
PREVIEW PRESENTATION FOR DESTINATION: GATOR NATION
Connecting to the UF Network
GatorLink Account Management
GatorCloud Services
UF e-Learning Services
Computing Services & Resources
Unbelievably CHEAP discounted academic software! (in some cases FREE)
TODAY’S TOPICS
Peer2Peer Software & Activity is FORBIDDEN on ANY UF network.
Types of connections: Wired vs. Wireless
Wired: Requires Ethernet cable
Wireless 1st time set-up: connect to ‘ufinfo’ and run auto-configuration at
getonline.ufl.edu
Every other time: connect to ‘uf ’ wireless
Residence Hall https://www.dhnet.ufl.edu/
General Campus - http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/
CONNECTING TO THE UF NETWORK
Connecting to ‘uf ’ wireless requires compliance with the Network Access Control (NAC) system, called SafeConnect.
Must be up-to-date
Must install system updates
Must have active antivirus
If not up-to-date, then you will not be able to connect to wireless.
If you change your GatorLink password, then the auto-configuration will need to be re-run.
UF WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
https://account.it.ufl.edu/
https://login.ufl.edu/
GATORLINK ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
UF (including the Help Desk) will NEVER send an email asking for you to validate your account and/or confirm your password.
Be careful with links in emails.
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.
BE AWARE!
Email http://outlook.com/ufl.edu
University of Florida does not allow access to the Microsoft Outlook app. While you should always use the native mail app, OWA is possible as well.
Office 365 Suite Install Office on 5 machines. Mobile apps are available as well.
OneDrive@UF Cloud file storage from Microsoft.
More information http://www.it.ufl.edu/gatorcloud/
GATORCLOUD SERVICES
Computing Labs and Printing Services http://print.at.ufl.edu/
Print in any lab with your laptop or mobile device!
There is a cost – billed through myUFL (same place as tuition).
COMPUTING SERVICES
& RESOURCES
SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR YOU
Student software
http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/software-services/
Statistical software is also available
Adobe downloads are available at a discount.
UFApps – huge library of free, cloud-based software http://info.apps.ufl.edu/
Front Door (Laptop Protection) http://www.frontdoorsoftware.com/ufl/
Online tutorials ranging from web development, animation, and video graphics to courses in business software and Microsoft SharePoint training.
LYNDA.COM
Adobe (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and more)
Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
SQL Server
SharePoint
And much more!
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.
UF MOBILE APP
https://one.uf.edu/
Seamless mobile or desktop experience
Easy access to many student functions Enrollment
Schedules
Map
ONE.UF
Where do students go for help? UF Computing Help Desk
Phone: (352) 392 – HELP (4357)
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu
In person: HUB 132 Open late on weekdays and open on weekends too!
Add us as a contact on your phone!
GETTING HELP
Download this PowerPoint at:
http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/
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