Learn how to troubleshoot problems and make the most of your computing experience with these handy guides.
Having eBear problems? See our Ebear tips.
If you are having problems with Courseworks, you can browse the Courseworks Help Files, contact Courseworks administrators using the Student Support page, or the EdTech Courseworks page.
For tips on how to use your webmail and cubmail most effectively for your needs see our Email Info page.
How NOT to Lose Your Thesis and other important data
Visit the EdTech page on how to burn CDs, copy data onto your USB key, and store your files on the Barnard student server.
You should ALWAYS back up your data and documents, so why not use your iPod?
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, can be used to store your files on the Barnard or Columbia student servers. Click on the links below for detailed instructions for using FTP programs.
Your Gmail account has 2 GB of space - take advantage of it! Gspace is a firefox extension that allows you to convert your gmail account into a storage space.
Protect Yourself and Your Computer on the World Wide Web
A glossary of viruses, spyware, and scams, as well as how to get rid of them in the Viruses, Spyware, and Scams Tutorial.
See our Personal Security page for tips on preventing identity theft and credit card fraud, as well as what to do if you've been victimized.
Computing Tips for Students Going Abroad or Traveling.
General Computer Tips
A comprehensive guide for optimizing your Apple experience. If you ever thought Macs were too much trouble or incompatible with a Windows-world, think again!
To find out more about different types of browsers and how to browse safely, read through the Better Browsing Tutorial.
If you use more than one computer to check your email, surf the internet, or word process, here are some tips for bringing your favorites, settings, and documents with you without carrying a thing (or something very small). Tips for Computer Nomads.
We have created an archive of all the old tutorials that were part of ACE events of years gone by.
Ready to make a web site? We have created a comprehensive guide to web publishing at Barnard and beyond. Use the links to the left under "Resnet Web Publishing Tutorials" to navigate through the guide.