Physics IT Essentials

Introductory information for new members of the department (and not only), biased towards computing and networking support material.

Changing Your Physics (Helios) Server Password

A brief explanation of how to change your password on the Physics server supporting email and remote logins.

Introduction to PCS Printers

A HOWTO document for setting up your windows, macos or linux client to be able to print to the PCS supported printers.

PCS Forms

PDF and Web-based forms for activating user accounts, registering hosts and accessing other services offered by PCS.

Printing to PCS Printers from MacOSX

A HOWTO document for setting up your MacOS X client to be able to print to the PCS supported printers.

Printing to PCS Printers from Windows

 

User Account Info and Configuration

This document provides important info for new or inexperienced users with accounts on the central departmental server.

Wireless Network Changes in the Department

The Physics wireless network has been retired, but there are now 3 wireless access options available from the central computing services ITS.