Did you know that as a registered student at University of Stirling you are eligible for free software? We have listed the software available below. Office 365Get the full Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) free of charge while you are studying/working at the University. This is a powerful tool, you can use OneDrive cloud […]
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Students – we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about Digital Technology at the University and have a chance of winning an Amazon voucher…
For the fourth year in a row, we are participating in the JISC Digital Experience Insights survey. We use this survey to find out how you are using digital technology at the University and what we can do to improve our services and support. Last year you told us you wanted more study space in […]
The end of European Cybersecurity Month.
We are now in November and European Cybersecurity Month is now over, but we hope that cybersecurity is something that is in your mind every day and not just during this campaign. We hope that you have learned something useful or that you have had a wee reminder of things that you need to think […]
Getting rid of any devices
If you decide to sell or give your laptop, smartphone, tablet or device to someone else (or to just put out in the electrical waste), you should first perform a factory reset. This will return the device to its original settings, and should also remove all your personal data from the device. Check your manufacturer’s […]
Online shopping
If you are shopping online you should think about the following; Choose where you shop carefully Don’t give away too much information Keep your devices up to date Use strong passwords Turn on two-factor authentication Use a password manager Take care with links in emails and texts Find out more about safely shopping online here.
Smart devices: Using them safely in your home.
Smart devices are the everyday items that connect to the internet. This can include both ‘hi-tech’ items (think smart speakers, fitness trackers and security cameras), and also standard household items (such as fridges, lightbulbs and doorbells). Unlike conventional household items, you can’t just switch on a smart device and forget it, you’ll need to check […]
Secure your tablet or Smartphone with a screen lock.
Screen locks offer your devices an important extra layer of security. Each time you want to unlock your device or switch it on, you’ll be asked to enter a PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint or use facial recognition technology. This means that if someone gets hold of your device they can’t access your data without entering […]
Install the latest software and app updates
Cybercriminals use weaknesses in software and apps to attack your devices and steal your identity. You should make sure that you update your computer, smartphone or tablet when prompted to do so. Software and app updates are designed to fix weaknesses and installing them as soon as possible will keep your devices secure. The few […]
Network downtime
On Tuesday 22nd October, there will be network downtime for the areas listed below and service should be viewed ‘at risk’ between 0730 and 0830. This Scheduled work is to carry out a software upgrade. Cottrell 2B19 – 2B363A134B28, 4B562Y Labs2B38 – 2B46Graphics and Print Bothy Logie Lecture Theatre ResidencesThistle ChambersUnion StreetLyon CrescentJohn Forty’s CourtSpittal […]
What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
An antivirus product is a program designed to detect and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptops. Malicious software – known as malware – is code that can harm your computers and laptops, and the data on them. Your devices can become infected by inadvertently downloading malware that’s in […]