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Media & Information Technology

Virtual Help Desk: Tips & Tricks

Lab Tips & Tricks

  • Secure your Network Login ID. You will need to login with this ID when accessing the Spelman network.
  • This lab uses DeepFreeze to safeguard its PCs. DeepFreeze does not allow for downloading, saving or altering the contents of the hard drive. Once the PC has been rebooted, this application deletes all files that you have saved to the hard drive.
  • Always reboot the computer prior to using it.
  • Type only one line of information and attempt to save to your floppy (i.e., the "A" drive). If you are unable save to the "A" drive, report the issue immediately.
  • If you forget to attempt to save your work at the start of your session and realize that you are unable to save to the floppy drive, save the document to the hard drive and immediately email the document to your Spelman account. (Note: You will need to email the document, prior to rebooting the PC.) Once you have received the email, move to another computer and detach the file to a floppy diskette.
  • Save information to the floppy drive at least every 5 to 10 minutes so you won't lose your important documents.
  • We recommend strongly that you do not wait until the last day to finish your projects!

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