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IT and computing

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Accessing the Downing intranet

Accessing the Downing intranet

You have a College password to access college systems.

Before you arrive at Downing

Before you arrive at Downing

IT-specific advice to help you settle in as quickly as possible.

Downing College network: Rules and acceptable use

Downing College network: Rules and acceptable use

Using the Downing College network.

IT support and assistance

IT support and assistance

Assistance and support when things go wrong for students at Downing College.

College Computer Room

College Computer Room

Software for Students

Software for Students

Information on Office 365, OneDrive and anti-virus software.

E-mail: Exchange Online

E-mail: Exchange Online

Network and Wi-Fi

Network and Wi-Fi

All rooms in Downing have Wi-Fi, and bedrooms have a wired network connection.

Antivirus and backups

Antivirus and backups

Keep your computer, work and personal files safe while you are studying at Downing.

Distro: Online maintenance reporting

Distro: Online maintenance reporting

How to use the Online Maintenance System on the College intranet (Distro).

Upay: Online Formal Hall booking system

Upay: Online Formal Hall booking system

Access to Formal Hall event booking and account information.

Printing and photocopying

Printing and photocopying

Access to printers in the Computer Room & Library.

University Cards: Use in College

University Cards: Use in College

Look after your University Card!

Using the College MFDs

Using the College MFDs

The College Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) offer colour printing, copying and scanning.

Recycling

Recycling

Opportunities for effective recycling are available in College.

TV licence

TV licence

Do you need a TV licence in College?

University Information Services: Training

University Information Services: Training

The UIS offer a number of training courses, online and in-person.

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