Every 180 you are required to change your campus password. Follow these steps to have a seamless transition to your new password. If you haven’t already done so, click here to reset your password in CIS. If you can’t remember your old password, call the Campus Help Desk to reset it for you. Change the [...]
It is essential for all users to run updates for their machines. If you are reading this, then you are hopefully running or supporting a Microsoft Windows product. Regardless of operating system (it doesn’t matter if you’re using a Mac, running a linux or unix distro, or any of the flavors of windows) updates are [...]
So as you have had your computer for a while, you may find that it takes FOREVER to load up after a system shut down. This is because the computer has been told to open a series of files at system startup. Each program loading at startup will take some time before you can access [...]
So you may ask “why should I periodically defrag my computer?“. Defragging your computer will help keep it in the best operating condition available. Next you may ask “What is it actually doing?” When you first received your computer, it generally had an operating system (in this case Windows <version you are running>) installed on [...]
Bloatware is software that comes pre-installed on a computer when it’s bought, mostly consisting of time-limited trials or feature-lacking basic or “beginner” versions. The simplest way to remove bloatware is to download PC Decrapifier. Once it is downloaded run the program. After this initial scan it will show you the programs that were installed as [...]
CCleaner is great for getting rid of all those temporary files and unused registry entries. This will speed up your systems because there is less junk for it to sort through when trying to do something. Download CCleaner click here. Install CCleaner. Once CCleaner is installed, the first option is to “Analyze” your PC. The [...]
In addition to web email you have the ability to sync and access your email account through many different sources. Here you will find setup instructions for pretty much every device and email client imaginable.
Now that you’ve spent your annual income on your new laptop you are going to want to want to protect your investment. Here are some suggestions that will help you keep your computer free of spyware and viruses. What is spyware? Spyware is, just as the name implies, software that spys on you. It is [...]
Using the Uconnect setup wizard for Mac OS and Windows. Connect to Uguest and go to www.wireless.utah.edu Click on SETUP WIZARD 3. Click on SETUP WIZARD (will work on Mac and Windows) 4. Check the box [I accept the terms] and click on START. 5. The Uconnect Program will start. Accept and give permission for [...]
Explains how to refresh network settings in Windows.