Computer Services
More e-mail topics: LISTSERV, Vacation Notice, Change Password. All e-mail topics: E-mail.
Connecting while on campusComputer 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 campusVPN - 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. Using drug databasesUsing Drug References - Getting started with drug guides and databases for your Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, or Windows Mobile device. Using mobile applications
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Creating a websiteThe Office of Student Life provides web hosting to registered student organizations and organizations related to student government. For details, see Publicity. Loaner LaptopKalmanovitz Library can offer you a Loaner Laptop should you temporarily be without your laptop. Data recoveryHard 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 securitySee Information Security to learn what you need to know about keeping confidential data secure. Computer recyclingSee 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. |
Computer support
- Email: itservicedesk@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415/514-4100 (available 24x7x365)
- Web: ucsf.service-now.com/ess
- In person: Kalmanovitz Library, Floor 2, Room 240 (available 8 AM to 6 PM, Mon to Fri)
Computer security
Step-by-step instructions for protecting your computer:
- Get anti-virus software (Mac and Windows): Download Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) antivirus and antispyware
- Update your anti-virus software
- Ensure that your computer is free of viruses
- Set up a firewall
- Install operating system updates
- Install Microsoft Office updates
- Remove spyware
- 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
- Should I Buy? - An overview of common questions about buying software or hardware to meet our requirements.
- How Do I Get Help With...? - How to get help with purchase decisions.

