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==MCLA's Laptop Initiative==
 
  
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MCLA recommends that all students have a laptop computer. The benefits are immense. Your laptop will provide you with more freedom to work on assignments and access the Internet from various buildings and even open spaces on MCLA's campus.  
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<p><b>Tech Help is designed for students, faculty and staff to be able to find centralized information about our technology services at MCLA. It is your one-stop-shop for MCLA technology news, instructions, guides, and answers. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact the [[MCLA Computer HelpDesk]] at (413)-662-5276 or [https://chat.socialintents.com/c/mclahelpdesk chat with us live!]</b>
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Increasingly our faculty are providing class materials on-line and the campus now offers end to end wireless access for your convenience as a student. In addition, when you go home for breaks you can easily take your laptop with you.
 
  
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==Order Site is being prepared for Fall 2023 - Check Back Later==
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=='''Software Recommendations For All Students'''==
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*[[MCLA Account Setup|MCLA Account Setup]]
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*[http://techhelp.mcla.edu/index.php/MCLA_Account_Management#manage Manage Your Account]
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*[[Office 365|Office 365 Email Information]]
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*[https://portal.mcla.edu MCLA Portal]
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*[[Network|Set up Wireless Access]]
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*[[Guest Network Access|Guest Accounts]]
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*[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/banner Self-Service Banner]
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*[http://www.dell.com/MCLA/Config Laptop Program Ordering]
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*[[BlazerPrint]]
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Each MCLA student is required to install the following software which is provided to each MCLA student FREE of charge.
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[[Image:microsoft-office.jpg]] Microsoft Office ([[Install Office 365 ProPlus |Click here for instructions]])<br>
 
  
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Students are encouraged to have antivirus software installed on their laptop. MCLA provides free Sophos Antivirus licenses to students.
 
  
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[[Image:Sophos2.PNG]] ([[Install Sophos Antivirus |Click here for instructions]])<br>
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<th  style="color:#FFF;background:#0085CA;text-align:left;padding:0.2em 0.4em;font-size:110%;width:50%;height:28px;" valign="top"> About Us </th>
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<td style="background:white; border:1px solid #CCC" valign="top"><p>If you are new to the MCLA community or just want to get started with technology at MCLA, please review this step by step guide. </p>
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    <li>[[Online Student - Getting Started]] </li>
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  <p>MCLA has various departments associated with its technology  services. In this section you can learn who we are and how we  contribute to the technology services found at MCLA. </p>
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    <li>[[MCLA Computer HelpDesk]]</li>
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    <li>[https://www.mcla.edu/administration/administrative-offices/academic-technology/index.php Academic Technology]</li>
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    <li>[[Administrative Systems]]
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    <li>[[Computer Support Services]]</li>
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    <li>[[Media Services]]</li>
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=='''Hardware Requirements For All Students'''==
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<p>Here you will be able to browse through the information populated on  this site. The fully functional 'Search' (top left) can also be used to find the information you seek. </p>
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    <li>[[Student Information System]] - (Banner)</li>
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    <li>[[Office 365 | E-mail Communication]] - (Office 365) </li>
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    <li>[[Computing Hardware and Software]]</li>
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    <li>[[Network]]</li>
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    <li>[[BlazerPrint | Printing and Copy Services]]
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    <li>[[Technology Enhanced Facilities]]</li>
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    <li>[[Canvas | Learning Management - Canvas]]</li>
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    <li>[http://www.mcla.edu/library/ Library and Research]</li>
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    <li>[[MCLAs Laptop Initiative| MCLA's Laptop Initiative]] - (Student Laptop Purchasing Information)</li>
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It is recommended that each MCLA student has a laptop. For those who choose not to purchase a program laptop and are bringing in a non-program laptop - it is important to ensure it meets MCLA's minimum hardware requirements.
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==<b>Why Purchase a Program Laptop?</b>==
 
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has worked to secure a discounted price with Dell which is very competitive in comparison to similar business-class models that include similar software, warranty coverage and services.
 
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*<b>Meets all required specifications</b>
 
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The program laptop is specifically setup for the needs of a typical MCLA student with full support facilitated through the college. There are also options to upgrade the laptop's processor, memory and hard drive.
 
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While in attendance at MCLA, there will be no need to arrange any repair through Dell directly. The Computer Help Desk provides full support for software and hardware and will coordinate with Dell if need be. This is a service that is only provided for program laptops. The following shows a comparison of the services we can offer to students who own a program laptop rather then a non-program laptop:
 
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<TD bgcolor=lightgreen>Yes, we can even restore them to their factory state - no charge.</TD>
 
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<TD bgcolor=yellow>Limited to viruses that can be removed by standard tools, no operating system reinstalls</TD>
 
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<TD bgcolor=lightgreen>Yes, usually 24/48 hours turn around - No charge if warranty is active. Limited to 1 accidental damage claim per year</TD>
 
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<TD bgcolor=red>No, user will need to seek outside repair service that can sometimes take weeks and be very expensive</TD>
 
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<TD bgcolor=lightgreen>Yes, loaners are provided upon request when laptop is in for service</TD>
 
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*<b>Loaner Laptops</b>
 
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Students who have program laptops will be offered a loaner laptop for the time their laptop is being repaired. This service is not provided to those students with non-program laptop.
 
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*<b>4 Years Accidental Damage Service</b>
 
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Accidental Damage Service will repair your system if it is damaged by an accident not otherwise covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty, including: Electrical surges and screen breaks, Liquid spills, Accidental drops and falls. Service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. Limit of 1 qualified incident per contract year.
 
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Revision as of 13:49, 7 July 2023

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Tech Help is designed for students, faculty and staff to be able to find centralized information about our technology services at MCLA. It is your one-stop-shop for MCLA technology news, instructions, guides, and answers. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact the MCLA Computer HelpDesk at (413)-662-5276 or chat with us live!


Quick Links


New User Guides About Us

If you are new to the MCLA community or just want to get started with technology at MCLA, please review this step by step guide.

MCLA has various departments associated with its technology services. In this section you can learn who we are and how we contribute to the technology services found at MCLA.

Help Resources Tech Help News Feed

Here you will be able to browse through the information populated on this site. The fully functional 'Search' (top left) can also be used to find the information you seek.

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