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Computer Services

E-mail


How to
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e-mail
 

   


How to
Configure
e-mail
 

   


How to
Use
e-mail
 

   


Resolve problems
with e-mail
 

More e-mail topics: LISTSERV, Vacation Notice, Change Password. All e-mail topics: E-mail.

Connecting while on campus

Computer Labs - Where you can find a computer on campus.

Wireless - How to connect to the internet in classrooms, meeting rooms, and lecture halls on campus.

Connecting from off campus

VPN - Get access to UCSF-restricted Web sites and databases when you use an off-campus internet connection such as DSL or cable modem.

Internet - How to connect to the internet from home.

How to move files between home and campus

See File Transfer Options to learn the best and easiest ways to move files from home to campus or vice versa.

Using drug databases

Using Drug References - Getting started with drug guides and databases for your Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, or Windows Mobile device.

Creating a website

The Office of Student Life provides web hosting to registered student organizations and organizations related to student government. For details, see Web Hosting.

Repairs and upgrades

Does your computer need to see a doctor? The Technology Store offers convenient drop-off repair services at the University Store.

Data recovery

Hard drive crash? Broken USB drive? Unfortunately, we do not offer data recovery services. To explore your options or get advice, search Google on data recovery or ask in the public Craigslist computer forum.

Information Security

See Information Security to learn what you need to know about keeping confidential data secure.

Computer recycling

See Computer Recycling to learn how to ensure that your computer and related electronics don't end up in a landfill or in the hands of identity thieves.

Shortcut to This Page

To reach this page quickly or share it with others, use pharmacy.ucsf.edu/go/computer, which redirects to a longer URL.

Go To: Information for Current Students

Computer security

Step-by-step instructions for protecting your computer:

Computer Security Overview

  1. Get anti-virus software:
  2. Update your anti-virus software
  3. Ensure that your computer is free of viruses
  4. Set up a firewall
  5. Install operating system updates
  6. Install Microsoft Office updates
  7. Remove spyware
  8. Finish

Accounts, Logins, and Passwords

Accounts, logins, and passwords - Why you have so many accounts and how to keep track of them all.

Computer requirements

All School of Pharmacy students must meet the computer requirements that were specified in their entering year.

Purchasing decisions