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Congrats to 2013 @ohiou OIT Scholarship winners Matthew Bertoni, Ethan Kaiser, Leanne Ketchum, & Sarah Robles: http://t.co/3T3NOOBqrN
Mon May 20 19:43:59 via webPeopleSoft is down: estimating 8pm restoration. This affects My OHIO Student Center, Course Offerings, & many admin systems.
Thu May 16 22:21:14 via web@kjizel Make sure you call 740-593-1222 and report it. Fastest way to get the word to us...
Thu May 16 14:25:19 via web
activate my OHIO ID?
download antivirus software?
find my MAC/Physical Address?
How to find your MAC address (PDF) has instructions for many common operating systems and devices.
find my IP Address?
On a Mac OS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
- Got to apple icon upper left hand corner
- Click about this Mac
- Select more info
- Select network on left hand side
- Under active services choose either airport for wireless or Ethernet for wired
- Scroll down and find IPv4 Address
On Windows Vista, 7
- Click the blue globe or start menu
- Select control panel
- Then select network and sharing center
- Click on local area connection or wireless adapter
- Then Select details and it will list the IPv4 Address
Windows XP
- Select the start menu
- Then select control panel
- Select network connections
- Double click on local area connection or wireless adapter
- Then select the support tab
- Then select details and it will list the IPv4 Address
configure Catmail on my phone/tablet/etc?
If you want to configure your smart phone, tablet, or other mobile device to check Catmail, Microsoft has a handy how-to wizard with instructions:
clear my browser cache: Android
Android
To clear cache, cookies, or history:
1. Start your browser.
2. Tap Menu, and then tap More.
3. Select Settings.
4. Under "Privacy settings", select Clear cache, Clear history, or Clear all cookie data as appropriate, and then tap OK to accept (or Cancel to cancel) the deletion.
get a network switch?
Network switches are available for purchase at the Technology Depot, Baker University Center 112 at our Athens campus. They can be borrowed for the dorms or purchased for personal use.
Hubs, Switches & Routers
- 5 port 10/100 Mbps switch - $30.00
- 8 port 10/100 Mbps switch - $40.00
- 4 port router (off-campus use only) - $45.00
- 8 port router (off-campus use only) - $80.00
get walk in assistance?
Walk in assistance is available at the Technology Depot in Baker Center 112. More information is available at http://www.ohio.edu/technology/depot/index.cfm
locate a computer lab?
Alden Learning Commons Lab: http://www.library.ohiou.edu/serv/lc/index.html
Baker University Center Lab: http://www.ohio.edu/oit/techdepot/bakerLab.cfm
get help setting up Exchange on a mobile device or phone?
Information is available on this page: http://www.ohio.edu/technology/exchange/access_mobile.shtml
Thank you for your interest in the Office of Information Technology (OIT). We take pride in our growing organization and the dynamic environment we have cultivated as an integral part of the academic pursuits of Ohio University’s faculty, staff, administration, and students.
J. Brice Bible, Chief Information Officer
Ohio University Contact Information:
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