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Other IT Information

Antivirus

It is highly recommended that you have a working and up to date antivirus installed.

Generally, the built it protection from your operating system is sufficient. If you prefer an third-party option, we recommend Sophos Home (the free version is sufficient).

Backups

Computers are fragile! Every year at least one Member experiences computers problems and loses important files, usually from accidental drops and liquid spills. In many cases, the user hasn't recently backed up their files, if at all. Please don’t be one of these people. File sync services (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud) or external drives are either free or relatively inexpensive, and will save you a lot of headaches.

Electronic Equipment & Battery Disposal

Do not dispose of electronic equipment and batteries (either lithium or AA, AAA, 9V, etc) in the rubbish

Improperly disposed batteries have caused fires. These and electronics also contain dangerous element which may leach into and contaminate groundwater beneath the landfill.

Batteries and electronics can be left with the Business & IT Manager, who will arrange for safe disposal.

Media Creation Computer

An Apple computer located in the music room is available for Media Creation. Whilst all Members are welcome to use the computer, it has composition software installed for music students. For this reason, if a music student needs to use the iMac then please be considerate of their request. This computer has the following software installed:

  • Sibelius score writer
  • Logic Pro digital audio workstation
  • Mainstage live performance app
  • Final Cut Pro video editor
  • Motion motion graphics tool

Microsoft 365

You can use Microsoft 365 on your own computers and devices free of charge while you are studying at the University of Otago. Once you've completed the course enrolment declaration and have received your student email address you will be able to download and install Microsoft 365 on up to five of your personal devices.

  1. Log in to your StudentMail.
  2. Expand your browser window to full screen. This makes the Microsoft 365 apps launcher easier to use.
  3. Click on the grid icon and select the More Apps option. Click Install Apps in the top right hand corner, then Microsoft 365 apps > Install Office. Alternately, log in to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps directly and click the Install apps button in the top right of the page.
  4. Follow the prompts to save and install the software.
  5. Activate your Microsoft 365 by signing in with your student email address when prompted after opening one of the applications.

You can also install the iPhone/iPad and Android versions from the App Store & Play Store.