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Welcome to the home page for General Computing at Syracuse University! 

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The sections below will provide assistance with general computing information while on campus, anything from safe computing tips, to general computer recommendations, and anything in between.

If you require further assistance, do not hesitate to contact the ITS Help Desk with any additional questions about general computing at Syracuse University.

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Student Computing at Syracuse University

Syracuse University's Information Technology and Services (ITS) provides a wide range of computing services and facilities for students, including high-speed wired and wireless (AirOrangeX) Internet connections in the residence halls and across campus, e-mail, file storage space on the SU network, Web hosting services, online academic and personal information resources through MySlice, and computer labs equipped with specialized academic software technologies.


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Student Computer Recommendations

Looking for general recommendations for computers and laptops?

Want to know more about what you can and can't do with technology at Syracuse University?

Please visit the Student Computing at Syracuse University Home Page for information on that and much more.

Safe Computing

Here are individual school and college recommendations based on their suggestions for their programs.


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Safe Computing - How to Stay Secure

Looking to stay safe and secure while using technology at Syracuse University? 

Please visit the Safe Computing Home Page for all information in regards to keeping yourself safe and secure from phishing attempts and other malicious attacks.


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General Computing Information

Looking for anti-virus recommendations or general computer maintenance tips?

Please visit the General Computing Information Home Page for basic maintenance tips and more. 

Operating Systems

Looking to dual boot your computer with two operating systems? If you are curious about operating system specific inquiries, please visit the Operating Systems Home Page

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Operating Systems

For those looking for information on Operating Systems such as Windows 10, macOS, and Linux, ranging from Dual Boot options to setting up Firewall Preferences.  


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Managing Web Browsers

Managing your Web Browser is a good way to keep your most

frequent

used websites working correctly for your needs.

You can learn more about managing your browsers at the Managing Browsers Home Page


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Managing Data

Managing

Information on managing your

data and information plays a key role in your success at Syracuse University.Anything from making backups to accessing your Network and Shared Drives can be found under the Managing Data Home Page

Data and Information in the form of backups and Shared/Network drives.



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Know Our Policies

All users on campus should be aware of our File Sharing policies, and other technology policies including the Information Technology Acceptable User Policy. For all IT polices, head over to the Information Technologies Policies home page.

Getting Help

For support of the information above, contact the ITS Help Desk by calling at 315.443.2677, by emailing help@syr.edu, or by stopping into 1-227 CST (Hours of Operation)


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