Technology & You!

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Today’s Topics

• Connecting to the UF Network

• GatorLink Account Management

• Your Computing Services & Resources

• Unbelievably CHEAP laptop services andsoftware sales!

Connecting to the UF Network

• Peer2Peer Software & Activity is FORBIDDEN on ANY UF Network

• Types of connections: Wired vs. Wireless

• Wired: Requires Ethernet Cable

• Wirelesso 1st time set up by connecting to ‘ufinfo’ and running

auto-configuration at getonline.ufl.eduo Every other time connect to ‘uf’ wireless

UF Wireless Experience

• Connecting to ‘uf’ wireless requires compliance with Network Access Control (NAC) system.o Checks that your computer meets minimum system requirements

for connectiono 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.

UF Wireless Experience

• 1st time access:

GatorLink Account Management

• login.ufl.edu• Store a strong password hint.• NEVER share your password!

Be Aware!

• The Help Desk will NEVER send 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

Student E-Mail in the Cloud

• 50GB of Email Storage

• Office Online Access

• OneDrive @ University of Florida Access

• Access from Web & Mobile Devices

• Find more features and information at http://www.it.ufl.edu/gatorcloud/

Computing Services & Resources

• E-Learning and other UF Siteso Supported browsers vary by UF websiteso Help Desk has a list on our wikio wiki.helpdesk.ufl.edu

• Computing Labs and Printing Serviceso http://print.at.ufl.edu/o Print in any lab with your laptop or mobile device!

Software and Computing Resources

• Secunia (Windows only)• Statistical Media

o SPSSo SASo AMOS

• Apps.ufl.edu – cloud based software• Lynda.com access• File-Express “Drop-Box” Type Service• Front Door (Laptop Protection)• And more!

Laptop and Mobile Device Support

• Laptop Appointments or Drop-Off serviceo Fees as little as $15 and usually not more than

$50!

• Laptop Appointmentso Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 to 6:30

Saturday – Sunday: 12-4

• Laptop Drop-Offo Hours: Monday – Friday: 8-5pm

UF Mobile App

• Available for iOS and Android through the app stores.o Search for ‘University of

Florida’

• Allows you to access UF websites on the go.

• Can also visit: m.ufl.edu.

Getting Help

• Where do students go for help?o UF Computing Help Desko Phone: (352) 392 – HELP (4357)o Email: helpdesk@ufl.edu o Web: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu o In person: HUB 132

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Technology and You!Preview 2014

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