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Here you can find help on how to see which printers are installed on a Bryn Mawr Mac computer, as well as how to install more printers. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

Here you can find instructions on how to install additional printers and set a printer as your default on a Bryn Mawr owned PC. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

If you're working on a windows computer on campus, you can burn a disk without downloading any extra software! The CDBurnerXP is available on all public computers. Click on the links below for step-by-step instructions: Need more help? Come see us at the TECH Bar for more CD burning options!

Please read the Dorm Wireless Policy,  and make sure that you understand the terms and requirements and the purpose of the program. When you have done so, if you agree, follow the instructions below: Installing a Wireless Router in your Dorm Room

Here, you can find help on how to install downloaded programs on a Windows PC using Run Advertised Programs." Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

Helpful tips on borrowing a laptop from the Help Desk. Click on the link below for these great tips:

Here are some tips for logging in and finding your files when using a Bryn Mawr Mac computer. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

A screenshot can be used to extract images from the screen or to take particular elements and add them to a document. They can be useful in showing the locations of buttons in software programs or particular elements of websites. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions: TECH Bar Guide to making screenshots Still have questions?  Take a look at a great website tutorials: Link to online documentation

Mapping your network drives is a very useful way to access the network drives and shared folders on the Bryn Mawr server on your own personal computer, whether on campus or off campus ( via AnyConnect).  Here is everything you need to know to map your drives, both on PCs and Macs. Click to view the step-by-step instructions below:

Curious about how to keep your information safe and private?  Below, you can find tips on password safety! Click on the link below for more tips on keeping your password secure: To reset your password or unlock your account, click here.

As of August 2009, new software called GoPrint has been added to our public printing environments requiring that each print job be released. The reason for this change is to raise individual and community awareness about how many pages are printed, in conjunction with the College budget reduction process begun in the 08‐09 academic year. At this time, there remains no charge for printing. Please be mindful of your printing so it can stay free. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions: Printing in Public Labs

Now that Guild is a 24-hour laptop computing lounge, it will be useful to know how to print to a network printer from your own personal computer or laptop. Below, you can find a document with network printer addresses and step-by-step instructions on how to print to a public printer. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

Over the summer, public printing has changed. Below, you can find a document with step-by-step instructions on how to print to public printers from your personal computer. Please note that if you installed printers on your laptop previous to August 2009, you will need to reinstall them following these instructions. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions:

It’s happened to all of us – something happens and, all of a sudden, you are unable to access any of the files on your computer. Since you cannot prevent the unexpected from happening, you should back up your files often, saving and storing them in multiple locations. This is especially important to do with things that are very important and irreplaceable (i.e. pictures, theses, grant proposals, etc). Below are some options for backing your data. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions: Protecting Your Data Need more help? Visit the tech bar for more information on keeping ... Read more»

To access your Home directory, shared files and folders, library resources, and more from off campus, follow these step-by-step instructions. You will be lead through the process of establishing a server session via VPN. Click on the link below to access the instructions.

Here are some quick tips for you to be able to view your email on the same server through other clients, such as Outlook 2007, Apple Mail, etc. Individuals setting up mail sync on a Mobile Device should use these instructions.  Individuals using a Blackberry or other unsupported mobile device may use the instructions below for "other clients".

Many departments have the ability to scan from their copier devices in order to create digital files or post items to Blackboard. Click the link below for a set of instructions which can help you get started.

Second Life is a free online virtual world largely created by its users. You can create and customize your own avatar and interact with people from all over the world in a number of languages. Second Life can be used in a number of educational contexts, and Bryn Mawr even has a version of its own campus in Second Life. Click on the link below to download the Quickstart PDF, which can also be found on the Second Life website: Still have questions?  Take ... Read more»

To prevent unwanted messages from reaching your email inbox, Bryn Mawr employs a service called SpamCheck (powered by Postini), which filters all incoming email for spam, phishing , and virus-infected messages. Legitimate messages are delivered to your inbox as usual, but unwanted and potentially harmful messages are diverted and quarantined in your SpamCheck Message Center. Logging in to SpamCheck allows you to review and retrieve quarantined messages. You will also receive a weekly quarantine summary email that lists recently quarantined messages and includes a convenient link to SpamCheck. Messages that are left in SpamCheck will be deleted after 14 ... Read more»

A USB drive is a small external storage device that allows a user to transfer files from one computer to another. A USB drive will allow you to access the files you have placed on it on any computer. Click the link below for step-by-step instructions & more information:

A USB drive is a small external storage device that allows a user to transfer files from one computer to another. A USB drive will allow you to access the files you have placed on it on any computer. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions and more information:

Need help logging in and finding your files on a Bryn Mawr PC?  Click below for step-by-step instructions & tips! Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions: