Microsoft Copilot comes in a couple different “flavors” and represents a larger suite of AI products. All users with a Providence College account have access to Copilot with Commercial Data Protection (CDP). This is a typical and familiar AI chat tool with enhanced data protection, meaning your prompts and results will not be saved by… Continue reading AI @ PC
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PC Prints
PC Prints is the system that allows users to print to any of the “public” printers on campus from any device, including mobile devices. It works by sending your print job to the print server and holding it until you release it at any one of the printers. All of the printers on the PC… Continue reading PC Prints
Need Tech Help?
Struggling with technology? Have a tech issue? Just want to ask a quick question on how to do something? The iHelp Service Desk is here to help you! We can be reached in one of several ways!
New Year, New Scams
As we get to work on starting the fall semester, scammers are working harder to find their next victim. While we’re all familiar with email scams, scammers are moving beyond email and into other forms of communication. It’s important to be aware of the different types of scams and how to spot them as you… Continue reading New Year, New Scams
Migrate to Edge
Microsoft Edge is the IT Department’s recommended web browser. It’s built on the same technology as Google Chrome and allows for easy integration with your Providence College Microsoft 365 account. Edge allows you to sign into the browser to sync your bookmarks, add-ons, and history so that you can have easy access to them on… Continue reading Migrate to Edge
Be Aware of Text Message Scams
While we all know about email scams and how to detect them, there’s another type of scam that is occurring with greater frequency – text message (or SMS) scams. These scams are sent to your cell phone via text message. Most text message scams are similar to email scams in nature, but they’re often shorter… Continue reading Be Aware of Text Message Scams
Tech Tip: Survey your Audience or Class with MS Forms
Microsoft Forms is a survey tool included with your Providence College Microsoft 365 account. It can be used independently or from within a Microsoft Team. Forms also allows you to collect and display real-time survey data while you are presenting or teaching using Present mode. More information on Forms live surveys Insert a form or… Continue reading Tech Tip: Survey your Audience or Class with MS Forms
Replacing your phone? You’ll need to update MFA settings.
The holidays are a big time for folks to replace their cell phones. This also means that you might lose your ability to access your Providence College accounts. Even if you copy all data and settings from your old phone to your new phone, Microsoft Authenticator will not work on the new phone until it… Continue reading Replacing your phone? You’ll need to update MFA settings.
Using PC-Devices
Bringing some new devices back to campus to use in your dorm room? Want to get them connected to the network? You probably need to use PC-Devices. PC-Devices is a wireless network for consumer electronics that don’t support enterprise networks, like PC-Secure. PC-Devices requires that you register your device to connect. You can do this… Continue reading Using PC-Devices
The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
Do you wish there was a one-stop shop for all of your Providence College resources? Look no further than the MyPC Portal. At the MyPC Portal, you can find important links and forms, access departmental sites, and more! Whether you are looking to use Microsoft Office on your computer, or you want to check what… Continue reading The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
