Personal Computer Recommendations
Student Guide
There are no standard computer requirements.
Consult your advisor or a faculty member in your
major for recommendations.
Communication Students
The Roy H. Park School of Communications
has different recommendations and
requirements for each area of discipline.
See individual websites for details.
to Digital Instruction and Information Services
www.ithaca.edu/its/help/fixit
On-campus technical support
for laptops, desktops, iPads,
tablets, mobile devices and more!
www.ithaca.edu/rhp
Discounts
Software Discounts
Educational prices on software available at:
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/software/students
Adobe Creative Cloud discounts available through
OnTheHub.
https://ithaca.onthehub.com
Computer Discounts
Educational prices on computers and related
technology at:
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/purchase/personalequip
Clickers
A discount or rebate may be available to
students.
www.ithaca.edu/its/traindoc/clickers/studentinfo
Free Computer Check Up
A quick 5min. check for computer problems.
Free Wireless Setup
& Troubleshooting
24 - 48 hr
Turnaround in most cases
110 Friends Hall • 607-274-3000
[email protected]
Contacts
DIIS Service Desk
104 Job Hall
Monday - Thursday 8AM-8PM
Friday 8AM-5PM
Sunday 12PM - 8PM
607-274-1000
[email protected]
Apogee ResNet (Open 24/7):
1-877-478-8893
Getting Started
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/start/students
@IthacaDIIS
www.twitter.com/ithacadiis
www.facebook.com/ithacaDIIS
Revised June 2016
Logins, Passwords and Accounts
www.ithaca.edu/its/accounts
NETPASS: Log in to myHome, email, Sakai,
Taskstream, Library Databases, Intercom,
WebPrint and more.
Netpass activation & password reset:
www.ithaca.edu/passwords
HOMERCONNECT: Student information system
for courses, rosters and grades. For assistance, please
contact the Registrar’s Office at 607-274-3127.
User ID: 9 digit IC ID number
Default PIN: provided by Registrar
PARNASSUS: View personal employee information
and record time worked for on-campus jobs.
Username: Netpass Username
Default Password: %IC###### (last 6 of IC ID)
myHome
https://myhome.ithaca.edu
A customizable web portal providing quick access to
Outlook Web App, Sakai, Parnassus, HomerConnect,
Web Profile Manager, OrgSync, IC Workflow,
Taskstream, Intercom, lynda.com, myHome
community and more.
Wireless Networks
www.ithaca.edu/its/help/resnet
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/wireless
My-ResNet: Residential Hall computing network
Need help? Contact Apogee 24/7 at 1-877-478-8893
ICAirnet-Secure: Login with Netpass Credentials
ICAirnet: Requires any email address (for guests)
Computer Labs
www.ithaca.edu/its/labs
www.library.ithaca.edu
• Library (Open 24/5)
• Friends 110 (Open 24/7)
• Williams 210
• CHS Computer Lounge
Printing
www.ithaca.edu/its/printing
https://webprint.ithaca.edu
Printing allowances: $15 fall, $15 spring, $7.50 summer
Use ID Express for additional printing needs
Microsoft Office 365
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/iss/sakai
Used for courses and project sites.
Login via myHome or https://sakai.ithaca.edu
Taskstream
ePortfolio and Assesstment System
www.ithaca.edu/its/traindoc/taskstream
Used for Integrative Core Curriculum and
electronic learning portfolios.
https://media.ithaca.edu
Upload, manage and deliver media content.
www.lynda.com
Login via myHome for over 4,000 free online
courses in the business, creative, or technology field.
Technology Learning Center
Training and Documentation
www.ithaca.edu/its/tlc
https://webprint.ithaca.edu ➜ WebPrint Release Station:
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/software/office365
Sakai Collaboration & Learning Environment
Library • Friends 110 • Williams 210 • CHS
Computer Lounge • Business School Atrium •
Business School 115 • Park 113 (PPECS)
Any
Device
Mobile Printing: Connect to ICAirnet-Secure and
print to WebPrint printers from any device. Android
OS requires the app “Presto by Collobos”.
More at: www.ithaca.edu/printing/mobile
Online Workshops • Group Workshops •
One-to-One Training • Drop-in Consulting
(101 Friends Hall)
Security & Online Safety
www.ithaca.edu/its/general/security
•Your email is the key to all of your online
information
•Use a passcode on your phone
•Never share passwords
•Use different passwords for different accounts
•Install security updates on your devices
•Don’t open links/attachments in unexpected emails
•Keep Anti-virus software up-to-date
Free Anti-Virus software:
www.ithaca.edu/its/services/software