tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:05:06 +0000Colgate UniversityColleges and UniversitiesEducationInformation technologyMalicious SoftwareMalwareSecurityAcademiaAdwareAntivirusBackupComputer virusFile sharingFreewareHardwareInstructional TechnologyMicrosoftOperating SystemsPersonal computerResearchSharewareSite ManagementSpywareSpyware and AdwareStorageTape BackupTechnologyUSB flash driveUnited StatesVirusesWebsiteThese postings will help students enhance their academic experience at Colgate University through knowledge and the use of smart technology tools.http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Claudia)Blogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-4659239179027627996Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:16:00 +00002010-06-15T15:27:02.984-04:00Image via WikipediaColgate University provides both wired and wireless connections to the network. Every residential room has 1 Ethernet port per person and wireless is available through out campus.Wireless, while it is available through out campus, is still considered a supplement to an Ethernet connection. Colgate just installed a new wireless system that will provide students with high speed http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/08/getting-connected-to-colgate-network.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-7907485874348804504Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:43:00 +00002009-08-14T11:06:03.292-04:00AdwareFile sharingMalicious SoftwareMalwareSecuritySpywareSpyware and AdwareWebsiteImage via WikipediaPop-up advertisements have been part of the web experience for years but if you see pop-ups when your are not browsing the web then your computer may have been hijacked by malicious software known as adware. There are many differences between adware and viruses but both can slow the performance of our computer and may cause serious problems.Spyware refers to programs that http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/08/adware-and-spyware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-1375642589942206701Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:29:00 +00002009-08-25T12:09:11.817-04:00AntivirusComputer virusMalicious SoftwareMalwareMicrosoftSecuritySharewareVirusesImage via WikipediaMany computers on campus or at home, with either no virus protection software or out-of-date software, are damaged by viruses or malware. You can reduce your risk significantly by updating your virus software at least weekly. Computers without update anti-virus software are not allowed on the Colgate network. We strongly recommend that you either purchase antivirus software http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/08/free-virus-protection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-6060246337859947446Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:48:00 +00002009-08-14T11:01:37.748-04:00BackupFreewareHardwareOperating SystemsSite ManagementStorageTape BackupUSB flash driveImage by Aldor via FlickrWithout fail every semester someone falls victim to file corruption. Most often it happens at inconvenient times, for instance at deadlines. Losing your paper or research data will not get you out of the assignment or an extended deadline so be proactive and save your data multiple ways. Many things can cause a file to become corrupt: malware, viruses, power surges, http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/08/protect-your-data-before-disaster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-6692927506438829986Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:09:00 +00002009-08-25T12:13:11.898-04:00Colgate UniversityColleges and UniversitiesEducationInformation technologyPersonal computerTechnologyImage via WikipediaThis is a overview of IT services provided by Colgate University to support personal computing. Students may receive technical help in a variety of ways through the Student Operated User Resource Center (SOURCe). SOURCe is comprised of: Helpdesks, Diagnostics Call Center(DCCT), Residential Computer Counsultant (RCC). However you may also get help through FAQ's, http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/07/getting-technology-help-at-colgate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529334146860518762.post-5485590871354036869Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-07-02T14:55:28.922-04:00AcademiaColgate UniversityColleges and UniversitiesEducationInformation technologyInstructional TechnologyResearchUnited StatesImage via WikipediaColgate University is committed to the use of advanced information technology in support of teaching, research, and student learning. To enhance the academic environment, Colgate University has invested in a number of information technology resources including, state-of-the art general use and discipline – aligned computer labs: Internet and high-speed campus network http://sourcehelp.blogspot.com/2009/06/information-technology-colgate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claudia)