Viruses, Malware, Toolbars, Adware – What to watch out for to keep your computer clean

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Where did all those toolbars come from?? What funny program is this? Why is my computer running so slow? Why can’t I get rid of all this junk on my computer? Where did… Continue reading

Backing Up Files on Windows 8

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You finally finish a huge essay, a day before it’s due, and your computer crashes. Or you accidentally delete the file. Or someone steals your laptop! You can rewrite your entire essay from… Continue reading

University of Toronto Wireless Internet

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U of T has a campus wide Wireless Network – basically anywhere on the St. George campus, you can connect to the U of T wireless network. There are two network SSIDs you… Continue reading

Getting Used to Windows 8

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For anyone who has used any Windows before, the first thing you probably think about Windows 8 is ‘Where is my Start menu??’. Well sorry, that’s been replaced by the Start Screen. It… Continue reading

Welcome!

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Hi! My name is Stuart, and I’m with Student Life IT. I’ll be posting general IT related things in this blog – stuff to get new (and old!) students familiar with U of… Continue reading