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Prepare your work devices for the fall semester!

Make sure your devices are ready for the semester and check the following items off your to-do list: 

  1. Log into your on-campus computer. If you can’t, contact the 51 Help Desk.
  2. Install updates. Here are instructions on how to check for updates for Ի devices.
  3. Check installed software. Confirm that the applications you need are installed and working as intended by testing them.
  4. Test your printer. Print a test page to make sure you can print from your computer. To add a new printer to your 51-owned device, use our instructions for Ի devices.
  5. Check mapped network drives. If your department or group use the “Shares” network drive, make sure you can access them.To check mapped network drives, use our instructions for and devices.

For instructors:

  1. Request software for your class. Use the lab software request form to request new or updated software in a classroom computer lab.

For more detailed instructions on how to complete this checklist, visit our website

If you need assistance regarding this topic, please contact the 51 Help Desk