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General Tech Tips

The tech tips in this section cover a wide range of important topics--from issues common to all users, such as backing up your data and keyboard tips and tricks to issues relevant to a smaller group of users, such as flash drive use. Use the links at left to find help on any of these topics. And remember, if you think of a topic that you believe we should cover in a Tech Tip of the Week, let us know by emailing helpdesk@hampshire.edu

Using QR Codes	You’ve probably seen QR codes--those square barcode-like symbols that can be scanned by smart phones--but you may not know how easy they are to create. Learn how to use them on your printed (or web) materials.
Do Those Google Changes Really Matter?	If you've used Google recently--and who hasn't--you may have noticed their announcement of privacy policy changes effective Thursday, March 1. Yes, these changes matter, and you should consider them right now.
Deauthorizing iTunes Accounts	You can only link 5 computers to an iTunes account. What to do if you're over the limit?
Bits, Bytes, and Beyond	Computer technology has a lot of lingo, and if you're buying a computer you need to know at least enough to understand the specs. Here's a primer on the basic units of computer storage.
Memory and Disk Space	Last week we gave some background on understanding the terms of measurement that are used to describe memory and storage in computers. Now we tackle the practical application: How much do you need?
Buying a Computer with your Hampshire Discount	The past couple of weeks we've given you some information to help with choosing the right computer to meet your needs. Here's the last little bit of info and instructions to use your Hampshire discount.
Buying a Computer with your Hampshire Discount	The past couple of weeks we've given you some information to help with choosing the right computer to meet your needs. Here's the last little bit of info and instructions to use your Hampshire discount.
Cell Phones and ICE	If you think we're talking about something that keeps you cell phone cold, read this Tech Tip to find out about recommended use of In Case of Emergency number(s) on your cell phone.
A Different Sort of Virus Protection	Whether you're trying to avoid swine flu or the common cold, computer areas public and private pose a potential risk for infection. Do you know the four germiest office surfaces and how to disinfect them?
Lessons Learned	Chances are we all came up with things we wished we'd done before the snow came down last week--or things we're thankful that we did do! Here are some of ours.
How to Reserve Library Rooms	The library has two rooms that are available for meetings, phone and video conferences, and study groups. Here's how you can reserve them through the Internet.
How to Reserve Library Rooms	The library has several rooms that are available for meetings, phone, and video conferences, and workshops. Here's how you can reserve them through the Internet.
Moving iTunes to an External Drive	If you keep a large iTunes library on your Hampshire computer, we'd really appreciate it if you'd move it to an external disk. We've got step by step instructions to help--you just have to provide the external drive.

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