Using the Windows XP firewall can help keep hackers, viruses, and worms from gaining access to your computer. The firewall works by simply denying access to your computer from requests coming from outside computers. It will not protect you from Internet traffic that you initiate from your computer.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
Laptop and projector loans are managed by the Audio Visual Department (914.395.2378). The Audio Visual Department is located on the lower level of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) via the Reisinger Auditorium entrance.
The Help Desk assists faculty and staff with the configuration of the email clients Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Apple Mail to send and receive SLC email only.
The Help Desk does not support the configuration of personal email clients such as Outlook Express, Thunderbird, or Entourage, and does not support any mail applications for students.
Use the following information to configure your email client:
*The SMTP server (mail.slc.edu) will only work on the SLC network. Contact your ISP to obtain their SMTP server to send mail when off campus.
Under “Advanced Settings,” please make sure the option to Leave a Copy of Message on Server is checked to ensure that a backup of your emails still exist. This setting will be located in different places depending on the E-Mail client you wish to use.
The public computer lab on the main level of the library has thirty one new iMacs with both Windows XP and OS X installed. Restart to switch operating system. They all have Web Design & Graphics, Math & Statistics, and Word Processing & General Computing capabilities split between the two operating systems.
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Besides the aesthetic “feel” of each platform, there are a number of important practical differences between Macs and PCs that should be taken into account when deciding which one is right for you.
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Topics: faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Sarah Lawrence College provides computer resources to students, faculty, and staff for academic purposes and for their use on college business. The College has established standards and policies for the acceptable use of these resources and expects users to be familiar with and honor them.
Larger flat images or anything 3-D or otherwise hard to scan must be photographed. You can take a picture with a film (analog) camera and then scan the resulting negative, slide, or print (see Scanning). But with sub-professional scanning equipment (like we have here in the DML) as well as imperfections in the process of exposing and developing film, you are likely to achieve better digital results by taking the photo with a digital camera.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
Sarah Lawrence College has recently deployed the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus. This program is free to install and update for all current SLC students, faculty, and staff.
These instructions apply only to OS X.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
Early Childhood Center
French
German
Human Genetics
Italian
Japanese
Modern Languages
Russian
Science
Science, Technology, & Society
Spanish
Theatre
Topics: faculty, faculty websites, learn, staff, student
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
There are several printers available in the Digital Media Lab:
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, printing, staff, student
Burning CDs in XP is easy to do: More…
In this workshop we familiarize ourselves with some features and uses of a few web sites.
Viruses are programs that run on your computer without your consent and/or knowledge and which do undesirable things. Some infect or delete files, causing your computer to stop functioning or destroying years of work. Others send copies of themselves to everyone in your email address book. There are thousands of viruses with different behaviors.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, spam, staff, student
Lab: 12 Mac Pros / Classroom: 16 iMacs (all 2007 models)
Audacity
Blender
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Apple Final Cut Express
Mozilla Firefox
Macromedia Flash
Apple GarageBand
Adobe GoLive
Lemke GraphicConverter
Apple iDVD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Apple iMovie
Apple iPhoto
Apple iTunes
Jahshaka
Alias Maya
NeoOffice (OpenOffice.org)
Nvu
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Apple QuickTime
Bare Bones TextWrangler
Roxio Toast
VLC
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, learn, staff, student
This notice serves as a reminder of the discontinuation of the WebBoard system. Be advised that no new WebBoards will be created for Fall 2008, nor will new members be added to existing boards.
Also, WebBoard will no longer be available after December 19, 2008. This means that before that date all messages and files that you wish to preserve from WebBoard must be saved on your computer. Summer provides a good opportunity to take a look through your past WebBoards and begin saving any materials you need, if you have not already.
Remember that Academic Computing and the Help Desk are available all summer to assist with this transition process. If you would like instructions for backing up your files from WebBoard, please contact the Help Desk online or x2460. If you are still currently using WebBoard and would like to be introduced to the features within MySLC, please contact Emily Sharp at esharp@slc.edu or x2464 to set up an appointment.
We will be sending reminders to all faculty and staff periodically as the December date approaches.
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and this principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgment, the right to privacy, and the right to determine the form, manner, and terms of publication and distribution.
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
Some recommendations for free software:
Topics: faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Individuals using college-owned computing equipment can expect the college to take reasonable steps to ensure the security and integrity of information kept in or on, or transmitted by, that equipment. At the same time, the college reserves the right to protect the integrity of its computing enterprise. The privacy rights of individuals using college-owned equipment, therefore, have some limits. In particular, the college claims the following rights:
Sarah Lawrence College Library and Academic Computing
Working in partnership with the faculty and the administration, the Library and Academic Computing seek to provide leadership in matters relating to information services. The Library and Academic Computing are charged with supporting the mission of Sarah Lawrence College and with fostering information literacy at the College by providing reference, bibliographic instruction, and consultations. The Library and Academic Computing are responsible for advising on new library technologies.
The Library and Academic Computing endeavor to make their resources available to students, faculty, and staff of the College in every reasonable manner possible. In addition, they are committed to extending the College’s access to resources through cooperative and consortial agreements. Care is taken to ensure that the Library and Academic Computing provide a hospitable environment for study so that no student should feel discouraged or reluctant to seek assistance.
Updated: February 24, 2006
Academic Computing and Help Desk very happily updated our aging website over the summer 2006. Our top priorities were: improved usability, content overhaul, and content management.
Below are basic and advanced scanning instructions. Basic scans can be done in the Library Lab; for advanced scanning, go to the Heimbold Digital Media Lab.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
If you are getting too much spam, or if you are missing an email that you expected, check the spam filter. We use the “PureMessage” system to help protect SLC Webmail from junk email and spam. You can use it to reduce spam and to recover messages mistakenly marked as spam.
To keep your OS X computer up-to-date and free of malware, run Apple’s Software Update.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system, without the owner’s consent. This includes viruses, worms, scripts, and other “infections” your computer might be suffering from.
First, make sure you have installed antivirus software. SLC provides Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows and for OS X free to install and update for all current SLC students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about viruses.
Stay up to date automatically by enabling automatic updates for XP and OS X (Software Update). This will help keep your machine free of viruses and malware.
Windows XP users make sure your firewall is enabled.
Protect yourself against other forms of malware. We recommend Spybot and Ad-Aware for all Windows operating systems.
Be cautious online. Do not click OK in every window. Many pop-ups look like legitimate warnings. Learn to spot a virus hoax.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
Note: This guide applies ONLY to the following:
You may also view the full manual in PDF form.
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Interested in this workshop but missed it the first time around? Email us!
Check out Academic Computing’s workshops!
ACD will be offering a condensed lineup of workshops and info sessions for the Fall 2008 semester. Whether it is art- and design- related software, classroom and lab technology, or new technology, these workshops and info sessions are open to current SLC students, faculty, and staff. Unless otherwise noted in the workshop description, there are no prerequisites.
Workshops are limited in space so please RSVP to workshop@slc.edu with the date/time/workshop and your email address.
Subscribe to ACD’s Workshop Calendar with iCal or your Gryphon Mail Calendar by right clicking on the links below and copying each link location. Then paste the link in your iCal or Gryphon Calendar. Click here to find out how to subscribe using your Gryphon Calendar.
Keep track of the ACD Workshop Calender:
* Please note that the Faculty Support Calendar offerings have been added to the ACD Workshops Calendar and will no longer be a separate calendar. Add the ACD Workshops Calendar if you have not done so already. Thank you!
Many handouts from Academic Computing workshops are now online. Check them out to review what you learned or see what you missed.
There are two separate email systems at SLC.
Students use Gryphon Mail by going to gm.slc.edu. (You can also use a mail client application; see Google’s Help Center.)
Faculty and staff use SLC Webmail by going to mail.slc.edu. (You can also use a mail client application; see Email Client Configuration.)
In order to access the campus wireless network, this form must be filled out and submitted. You will need your computer (or simply your MAC Address). Within about 24 hours you will be added to our database, and your computer will automatically detect the wireless network, named "SLC WLAN."
Please use this form to request assistance from or give feedback to the SLC Help Desk.
Topics: faculty, faculty websites, learn, staff, student
The College adheres to an absolute policy that cash gifts, tips, and gratuities are not permitted for work performed in the normal course of one’s job on campus.
Prepared by: Sean X. Luo – Help Desk Specialist, ext. 2460
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
A more detailed handout including screenshots can be downloaded here
A blank spreadsheet with fake data that you can manipulate already created can be downloaded here
Topics: faculty, fix, learn, policies, staff, student, wireless
Sarah Lawrence College has two public computer labs. In the Library, there are 36 iMacs running Windows XP and OS X located in the lobby. The Digital Media Lab and classroom in the Heimbold Visual Art Center have 12 and 16 Macs, respectively.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access) and web browsers are installed on all public computers. You can get your email via the web. The Digital Media Lab has additional art software installed.
In addition to the public computer labs, SLC has a number of classrooms that will accommodate computer use while teaching. For more information on SLC computing facilities, click one of the following links:
Public Computer Labs
Library Lab
Heimbold Digital Media Lab
Teaching Facilities
Library Electronic Classrooms
Heimbold Digital Classroom
Other Classrooms
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
Before you install Sophos Anti-Virus, you must uninstall any other antivirus application on your computer, for example Norton, McAfee, AVG, etc. To uninstall one of these programs in preparation for installing Sophos, follow these directions:
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
“Sarah Lawrence extends loans to employees for the purchase of computer equipment and peripherals. Employees may borrow up to $2000 once every five (5) years during their employment with the college. Repayment is through payroll deduction and may be over a period of no more than 24 consecutive months or two academic years (for employees paid over 10 months), interest free. Borrowers must show proof of purchase and must repay the loan in full immediately if employment is terminated. Detailed information, payroll deduction forms and repayment notes are available in the Controller’s office.” — Human Resources
Topics: discounts, faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Prepared by: Sean X. Luo – Help Desk Specialist, ext. 2460
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
SLC Email Account Settings:
Located in Heimbold 209, the Digital Media Lab is your resource for digital art. Whether you are working with images, animation, video, sound, 3D modeling and animation, or scanning and printing, we have the facilities and support to help you get it done.
While priority is given to art classwork, the Digital Media Lab is open to the entire academic community.
The Lab has 12 workstations. The Classroom (209A) has 15 student stations and a teacher station.
For more details on what we have to offer, see our equipment list and printer information.
See also: lab hours, digital photo basics, scanning.
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, printing, staff, student
Your network or H: drive (a.k.a. home directory) is a mapped drive on SLC3, which is one of the College’s servers. It behaves like a hard drive, allowing you to save files to it. On campus, the address for a person’s network drive is:
Topics: backup, faculty, fix, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
Everyone has received email messages that warn about the “latest deadly computer virus” or that promise “prize money” for forwarding the message to friends. Such messages are hoaxes that seek to dupe unsuspecting computer users. Fortunately, such hoaxes are easy to identify.
Email hoaxes/scares often have some of the following characteristics:
Topics: antivirus, faculty, learn, sophos, spam, staff, student
Sarah Lawrence College has recently deployed the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus. This program is free to install and update for all current SLC students, faculty, and staff. These instructions apply only to Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
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Sha Fagan x2471
Director
sha (at) slc (dot) edu
 Gary Ploski x2464 Assistant Director pages.slc.edu/~gploski gploski (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Eli Jacobowitz x2595 Manager of Digital Technology pages.slc.edu/~ejacobowitz ejacobowitz (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Emily Sharp x2464 Project Manager for Web Support |
 Brenda Grell x2595 Instructional Technologist bgrell (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Jesus Ayala x2458 Help Desk Manager jayala (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Charlie Kohles x2458 Academic Computing Specialist ckohles (at) slc (dot) edu |
Before the newest version of Sophos Anti-Virus is installed, Sophos Remote Update must be uninstalled. The functions of this application are taken over by the new version of Sophos Anti-Virus. If a blue sun shaped icon appears in the system tray (next to the clock) then Sophos Remote Update is installed and the following steps must be followed:
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, sophos, staff, student
As of June 1, 2007, Sarah Lawrence will no longer provide Dial-up access to the college community. Here is a list of companies to consider when looking for an internet service provider. Expect to pay anywhere from $10 to $56 per month.
Topics: faculty, help desk, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Buying a computer with the following specifications will protect you from obsolescence for three to five years. If your needs do not dramatically increase, you may be able to keep using your computer for even longer.
The most common question we are asked is: “Should I buy a Mac or a PC?” There is no clear-cut answer. The choice of PC vs. Mac is mostly a personal one; Windows XP and Mac OS X are both stable, mature, and full-featured. Besides personal preference, however, there are a number of other factors to consider in your choice of computer. Read more about Macs vs. PCs.
Below are the suggested minimum specifications for new computer purchases.
Topics: faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Your data is not secure if it only exists in one place. Hard drives, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, etc., will all fail eventually. To ensure the safety of your data, you must back up.
Backing up is simple: make a copy of the file(s) on another medium. If you store documents on your computer hard drive, copy them to a USB flash drive or burn a CD or DVD on a regular basis. Important school documents should be copied to your network drive.
If you back up monthly, you will never lose more than one month’s work. Critical work should be backed up at least daily!
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, recommendations, staff, student
my.slc.edu is a password-protected area called a campus portal. Here, a wealth of information can be accessed. For example:
For students
For faculty
For staff
Technology and the environment. What can you do to help greenify SLC, your home, and your community?
“Climate change is an important environmental issue. The broad consensus of established scientific experts is that warming can be attributed to human activities. Significant steps are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Intel
Help Desk does not repair non-SLC-owned computers. The following companies provide computer repair services. This list is provided as a courtesy only; we do not recommend any company, nor do we have any agreements or discounts. Refer to the ‘Legend‘ at the bottom for an explanation of the information listed.
Topics: faculty, fix, help desk, recommendations, staff, student
Academic Computing and Help Desk are pleased to offer educational discounts on Dell and Apple equipment to members of the SLC community. Review the Acceptable Use Policy and then use the links below to purchase desktop and notebook computers, software, and peripherals.
Topics: discounts, faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
SLC’s wireless network is available in most of the locations on campus where classes are taught. See the FAQ.
Network cards must comply with the standards 802.11b or 802.11g to obtain wireless access. Wireless cards must be registered before accessing the SLC wireless network.
Non-SLC based wireless networks are NOT allowed on campus.
For more information, see Wireless FAQ.
Topics: faculty, fix, learn, policies, staff, student, wireless
SLC email (web mail) is available through any web browser. Go to mail.slc.edu. (Faculty and staff only; students use Gryphon Mail.)
Your password must be at least 6 characters in length and should include one numerical or special character. See Password Requirements.
POP3 - Incoming and Outgoing mail is limited to 10 MB (includes text and attachments).
Webmail - Incoming and Outgoing mail is limited to 2 MB (includes text and attachments).
See also Spam Filter.
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Interested in this workshop but missed it the first time around? Email us!
During the school year
Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Summer Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
During the school year
Mon-Thu: 9am-11pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Summer Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Open when the library is open.
The Help Desk and Academic Computing are located in the lower level of the Library.
If you’re having computer trouble, contact the Help Desk! Call 914-395-2460, email hd@slc.edu, or fill out the online form here. Faculty, students and staff are all welcome.
Help Desk hours: Monday-Friday 9-9 (Summer, M-F 9-5).
For advice, planning, budgeting, classroom and departmental technology consultations, contact Academic Computing! Call 914-395-2460 or email Gary, Brenda or Eli directly.
Academic Computing hours: Monday-Friday 9-5.
For workshops and training information, email workshops@slc.edu.
Topics: contact, email, faculty, fix, help desk, learn, staff, student
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