Computer Basics

Last updated November 6, 2009 5:20:19 PM PST

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Find out how to choose, set up, and get help with your computer.

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External and Business Affairs Equipment Recommendations: Read the External and Business Affairs recommendations for technical equipment purchases.
Hardware/ Software Resources: Find hardware and software resources, including guidelines for purchasing or upgrading, how to follow External and Business Affairs standards, and standards for computer server rooms.

Help With Computers: A variety of support resources are available to assist every level of computer user at UCSD. Find the resources you need for your computer solutions.
Help With Printing: If you have difficulty printing, check the following items for more information and possible solutions.
Care of Flat-Panel Computer Monitors: Learn about care of liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel monitors for desktop computers, with plastic screens that can be damaged much more easily than the traditional glass-screen monitors and require special cleaning procedures.
Configuring Your Computer: Learn how to set up your campus workstation or home computer to access UCSD resources, and find instructions for Windows and Macintosh applications supported by the ACT Help Desk.
On-Campus Desktop Support, Computer Installation and Repair: Learn about the excellent desktop support, computer installation, and repair services available on campus.
Academic Computing & Media Services: Academic Computing & Media Services (ACMS) is grouped into several divisions to support the computing needs of the UCSD community. Find a brief overview and contact information for each ACMS area.
Standards for Computer Server Rooms: Use this checklist when you design or retrofit small to medium computer server rooms. This will help protect critical resources, especially during power failures, fires, floods, and other emergencies.