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Technology & You !

Discover crucial information about connecting to the UF network and managing your GatorLink account. This presentation covers essential computing services, including the process to access UF wireless, required compliance with the Network Access Control (NAC) system, and available resources such as affordable laptop services, software sales, and cloud email storage. Learn important security tips to safeguard your account, and find out how to get help through the UF Computing Help Desk. Access the full PowerPoint at http://helpdesk.ufl.edu.

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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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