How do I screenshot on my computer?

Mar 18, 2022 | Desktop, FAQ, MacOS, Windows

There are a few ways to screenshot on your computer depending on your Operating System.   Windows Snip & Sketch: You can use the Windows app ‘Snip & Sketch’ by searching for it in the Windows Search box near the Start button and clicking...

Acropolis Onboarding

Oct 11, 2021 | Access, FAQ, Filesharing

Your account on acropolis.uchicago.edu can take up to 3 hours to become fully active. You can log into the cluster using SSH or EasyVNC if you would prefer to use graphical applications. The EasyVNC client can be downloaded from the following link: How to run EasyVNC...

Create a Cellphone Keyboard Shortcut for your Email Address

Jul 24, 2020 | FAQ

iPhone: Launch the Settings app. Tap General. Tap on Keyboard. Tap on Text Replacement. Tap on the + in the top right corner. In the Phrase field, type in your email address In the Shortcut field, type qqq Hit return Android:Non-Samsung Phones: Open Settings Scroll...

Faculty Departures: Equipment and Research Data

Jun 4, 2020 | FAQ

Hardware Departing faculty and researchers have the option to either return computing hardware to Social Science Computing Services (SSCS) or purchase computing hardware at its depreciated value, as determined by SSCS. Returns: Faculty who prefer to return computing...

How can I optimize my home internet connection?

Apr 20, 2020 | Desktop, FAQ, Troubleshooting

If you find that your home Internet connectivity is inadequate for online teaching or group meetings with Zoom, you have two options, both of which can be pursued at the same time: 1) take steps to optimize your current home internet connection; and, 2) upgrade your...