UT Dallas External Phone Calls
OIT is aware of an issue affecting some external calls to the University to be disconnected and is working with Microsoft for a solution. Calls to our Service Desk are functioning normally. We will provide additional details as they become available.
Software – Student Technology Initiative
The Office of Information Technology has obtained multiple software site licenses to ensure students have the tools they need for their coursework. The listed software products are supported by OIT and are recommended for all students.
Software Recommendations
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Note: Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is available to students for required courses.
or
MacOS 11 (latest)
Note: Included with new laptop purchase.
Office 365 Exchange (supported by most web browsers and email clients – view instructions)
Data Backup
Windows Backup: Included as part of Windows 10. Requires external hard drive.
Mac Time Machine: Included as part of macOS. Requires external hard drive.
Both Windows and Mac: OneDrive cloud storage (1TB) is another (free) option that can be accessed through o365.utdallas.edu.
M365 Productivity Suite
Microsoft Office 365
UT Dallas students can download Office 365 (including Microsoft Teams) for free for Windows or Mac by following these instructions.
Security
Avoiding malware is an important topic for everyone using a computing device, regardless of the operating system.
Windows 10: Windows Security is enabled by default; no additional software or configuration is necessary. Learn more about Windows Security. It’s important to install Windows updates on regular basis to keep Windows Security up to date.
macOS: Avast Software offers a free comprehensive security suite for Mac. More information and a download link may be found at Avast’s website.
Online Storage
As part of the Office 365 package, students will have access to OneDrive for file syncing and storage.
Note: While OIT provides support for the software packages listed above, certain issues may be referred to an outside vendor (including operating system repair). Please note that there is no affiliation whatsoever to OIT with these Service locations and users can choose to seek laptop repair from anywhere else not referred.
