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Computing Services and Systems Development
2016 – 2017 PittStart
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CSSD @ Pitt• We provide the technology tools and services that
make your life at Pitt easier!
Visit us at technology.pitt.edu
Presentation available at technology.pitt.edu/pittstart
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CSSD @ Pitt
facebook.com/pittcssd
@pittcssd
TechConnect
Text techconnect yourusername to 41411
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Presentation Overview• Your Computing Account @ Pitt• Your Computer @ Pitt• CSSD Services @ Pitt• Additional Technology Info @ Pitt
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YOUR COMPUTING ACCOUNT @ PITT
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my.pitt.edu @ Pitt• Hub to all University technology resources
– CourseWeb– Email– PeopleSoft/Student Center– Software Download Service– PittPay– And much, much more…
• Account activation• Passwords must be changed every 180 days
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Your Email @ Pitt• Username is your email address ([email protected])• Cloud based - access anywhere!• All official University correspondence is sent to this
email address– Financial aid information– Tuition bills– Default email given to professors
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Your Email @ Pitt
• Personalize with an alias– (for example, [email protected])– Update other accounts to use your alias email– For details, visit technology.pitt.edu/alias
• Keep your My Pitt Email address after graduation
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YOUR COMPUTER @ PITT
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Your Computer @ Pitt• No specific brand of computer is needed
– Computers available for purchase at The University Store on Fifth– Online Discounts through University
• www.pitt.edu/computer– Recommended Configurations
• technology.pitt.edu/computerspecs
• Operating System – Consider Academic Program– Consider Computing Preferences
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Your Software @ Pitt
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Software Distribution Locations @ Pitt
• Software Download Service via My Pitt
• The Technical Support Desk at the University Store on Fifth
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Mobile Apps @ Pitt• One-stop shop for University related apps• appstore.pitt.edu• Apps include:
– Pitt Mobile– PeopleSoft– CourseWeb (BlackBoard)– Box– Lynda– Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook– And more!
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Technology Support @ Pitt• The Technology Help Desk is available 24 x 7,
everyday!
• Call: 412-624-HELP [4357]
• Click: technology.pitt.edu
• Chat: technology.pitt.edu
• Email: [email protected]
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Technical Support Desk @ Pitt• Support locations:
– University Store on Fifth– Towers Lobby– In-room appointments
• Assists with:– Network configuration– Spyware and virus removal– Software installation– Operating system/application errors
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Useful Tips @ Pitt
• License or activation codes• Computer warranty information• Have a backup strategy for your
academic work• Use security locks for laptops• Make sure your belongings are
identifiable
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CSSD SERVICES @ PITT
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Networking @ Pitt• Wired - PittNet
– Each residence hall room is equipped with one network port per student
– Gaming consoles and media players require special configuration
• Wireless PittNet– Residence halls and academic buildings
– WIRELESS-PITTNET-FAST for newer devices
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Connecting @ Pitt• Wired
– Plug Ethernet cable into computer and the wall jack– Open a web browser and navigate to connect.pitt.edu– Cannot connect a wireless access point, router, or any device
that attempts to assign a network address
• Wireless– Computer – Connect to SETUP-PITT-WIFI– Mobile Device – Connect to WIRELESS-PITTNET or
WIRELESS-PITTNET-FAST
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Labs and Kiosks @ Pitt• Six labs with nearly 500 computers
– 24 hour availability at certain locations– Collaboration team rooms– More than 100 academic applications– Document scanners and USB DVD drives– Mobile Device Charging Stations– Printing
• Computer Kiosks– Email and web– Microsoft Office– Printing
Interactive service map
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Printing @ Pitt• Students receive a $63 print quota each
term– Check quota at print.pitt.edu– Black & White printing: $63 = 900 sheets– Color printing: $63 = ~128 sheets
• Printers located throughout campus
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Mobile Print @ Pitt• Print from any device and release to any
printer• Install Pitt Print client on your Computer• MobilePrint from any device
– Email documents to [email protected]
– Upload on print.pitt.edu
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pitt.box.com• Enjoy unlimited cloud
storage with pitt.box.com• Easily collaborate with
classmates and assign tasks
• Accessible from any device using web or app
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Office 365 @ Pitt• Create collaborative
websites• Store, sync, and work
together on documents• Use Office on any device• Share and mange your
videosLearn more: technology.pitt.edu/office365
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Skype @ Pitt• Connect with other students,
faculty, and staff• Share a presentation,
program, or your desktop with others
• Start a web conference on the fly or schedule in advance
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lynda.pitt.edu• Training service that provides more than 2,000 online
courses • Courses cover a wide variety of topics• On-demand learning• Available through My Pitt
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ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY INFO @ PITT
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Emergency Notification @ Pitt• Used as deemed appropriate in the
event of an emergency• Voice, text, and email options• Prompted to subscribe during
activation• Keep preferences up to date on My
Pitt
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Text Message Updates @ Pitt• News and updates from departments
and clubs– CSSD (TechConnect)– Student Affairs– Pitt Olympic Sports– Many more
• Sign up through your profile page at My Pitt
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Love Your Computer @ Pitt• 12th Annual Love Your Computer Event• Fun and informative activities
– Information tables and games– Security engraving– Free T-shirts and prizes
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Mobile App Challenge @ Pitt• Submit app suggestions in three categories
– Ideas– Mockups– Prototypes
• Win prizes• Winners recognized during awards
ceremony
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Computer Security @ Pitt• Pitt will never ask for your password in email, chat, on the
phone, or in person• Beware phishing schemes• Install security software
– Symantec Endpoint Protection– Malwarebytes– LoJack for Laptops
• technology.pitt.edu/security• Think something isn’t right?
– Contact the Technology Help Desk– Visit the Technical Support Desk 2015 Cyber Security Scarehouse
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Illegal File Sharing @ Pitt• Using file-sharing programs to share copyrighted
music, movies, games, and other materials is illegal.
• The consequences of sharing copyrighted files on the University’s network include penalties enforced by the University Student Judicial System. The copyright owner may also take legal action, which can result in criminal penalties and fines.
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Student Employment @ Pitt• Work up to 20 hours per week• Paid a competitive hourly wage• Technical Support Desk
– Student Technical Consultants
• Computing Labs– Computer Lab Monitors– Printer Specialists
• Office Administration• View job openings at pi.tt/CSSDjobs
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Final Thoughts @ Pitt• Get computer help @ the
Technical Support Desk• Online resources for all
computing needs are @– my.pitt.edu– technology.pitt.edu
• Get those mobile apps @ appstore.pitt.edu