| Use a computer that accommodates a short- or long-term disability | Visit Adaptive Technology Computing Site (ATCS) to learn about accommodating the information technology needs of physically, visually, learning, and ergonomically impaired individuals. |
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| Access class roster, grade roster, and advisee information | Visit the Faculty Center at Wolverine Access, click the Faculty & Staff tab, and go to Faculty Business. |
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| Get up-to-date financial status on all your projects (sponsored research, gift, and internally funded) | Visit Wolverine Access, click Faculty & Staff, select M-Reports under Reporting, and view the Research tab. |
| Use your mobile device with campus services | Visit Resources for Mobile Devices to learn about services on campus for mobile devices. |
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| Learn about e-mail options available to you | Visit E-Mail Resources to find out about several e-mail alternatives available to everyone in the U-M community. Some departments have Microsoft Exchange; in this case, talk to your department's IT staff. |
| Communicate with others, set up meetings, or check voice mail in Microsoft Exchange | Check with your department's IT staff, or visit Exchange Service to learn more about Microsoft Exchange. |
| Keep your data safe when using your laptop or mobile device on campus | Visit Wireless to learn where secure wireless networks are located on campus and how to access them. |
| Use U-M computing resources when traveling or at home | Download the Virtual Private Network (VPN) software from the Blue Disc. Visit U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN) to learn more about the VPN and how to use it. |
| Manage your Institutional File Service (IFS) files via the Web | Visit MFile to store and manage your IFS files and access them from any location. |
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| Choose the file storage option that will best meet your needs | Go to File Storage & Backup to learn about file-storage alternatives. |
| Increase your IFS file space or account balances | Visit Balances & Subscriptions for self-service, or call 764-8000 and choose Option 3 to set the non-automated process in motion. |
| Back up documents or data | Visit Connected Backup Service to learn about backing up data on PC desktops, laptops, and servers with less than 250 gigabytes of data. Go to TSM Backup Service to learn about backing up data on larger servers, including multiple terabyte systems. |
| Virtualize your servers | Visit Virtualization as a Service (Vaas) for information. Learn how virtual servers can provide the same computing functionality as physical servers. Save time on hardware setup and maintenance; save money on power, cooling, and space requirements. |
| Increase your computer skills | Visit Education Services to learn about workshops in areas such as database management and the use of Microsoft Office suite products. Check Faculty Exploratory for no-cost workshops offered by the library's "Faculty Exploratory." (See Teaching and Research sections for more on the Faculty Exploratory.) |
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| Purchase a computer, computer-related peripheral, or accessory | For a personally-owned computer, visit the U-M Computer Showcase at one of its two locations—the Michigan Union or Pierpont Commons—for discounts of up to to 20 percent on hardware and up to 80 percent on software. For a university-owned computer, talk to your department's IT staff. |
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| Repair a computer | Visit the Computer Support & Repair Center, located in the U-M Computer Showcase in the Union, for both authorized warranty and out-of-warranty repairs on your Apple and Dell computers. Visit Computer Support & Repair to learn more. For a university-owned computer, talk to your department's IT staff. |
| Use a computer on campus | Use a Mac or PC at a Campus Computing Site. |
| Get help with computer services, tools, and resources, either by phone or online | Contact online.consulting@umich.edu for help, or call 764-HELP and choose Option 2. Visit 4-HELP and Computing Consulting to learn more. You can also follow 4-HELP on Twitter. |
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| Get help with faculty business transactions available via Wolverine Access | Call 936-7000 and choose Option 4, or visit the Online Help Desk to submit inquiries at any time. |
| See a computer consultant about a problem with a desktop computer or laptop | For one-on-one assistance, talk with consultants at the Angell Courtyard and School of Education Campus Computing Sites, or at the U-M Computer Showcase in the Michigan Union. |
| Locate a student or colleague | Go to the University of Michigan Online Directory (UMOD), and click Help for directions on how to use the directory. Via telephone, call the Automated Operator at 615-2244. |
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| Create an e-mail group | Go to the University of Michigan Online Directory (UMOD), and click Help to learn how to set up an e-mail group. |
| Print to a Sites printer from anywhere, even off-campus | Visit MPrint. MPrint allows you to print 50 pages per term to any Campus Computing Sites printer without charge. |
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| Protect your data and the university's information assets | Visit Faculty and Staff for guidelines and resources on protecting your data and the university's information assets. Check out Privacy Matters to learn how to handle university data. |
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| Protect your computer from viruses | Visit Virus Busters to learn how to block computer viruses and mitigate their damage. |
| Protect your e-mail from spam | Go to Spam Busters to learn how to reduce spam in your inbox. |
| Protect your identity | Visit Protecting Against Identity Misrepresentation and Theft for information on how to protect your identity. |
| Deal with inappropriate e-mail messages | Visit Information Technology User Advocate (ITUA) to get help. |
| Get software that allows you to use U-M IT services more easily | Visit the U-M Blue Disc to download U-M specific versions of common applications for Macs and PCs. |
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| Purchase software | For personal use, visit the U-M Computer Showcase to get what you need at discounted prices. For a university-owned machine, contact Software Licensing & Distribution (SWLD) for discounted prices. |
| Use software you don't want to purchase | Visit Virtual Sites to access special Windows software via an internet connection from a Mac or a PC. Use special software at Campus Computing Sites, too. |
| Build a personal website or a database | Visit U-M Web: Services to learn how to create and publish your own webpages. The site offers a step-bystep process and guides to basic html. If you think of yourself as non-technical, use UM.SiteMaker to make customized websites and databases. Visit the UM.SiteMaker Gallery of Websites to view examples. |
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| Webcast from anywhere you have a network connection | Visit A/V Streaming Services to learn how to capture your events for broadcasting from your website. |
| Get a web application for personal use | Visit U-M Web: Services to see what's available, how you can use the various services offered, and how to get started. |
| Publish your personal thoughts and opinions | Go to mBlog for information on how to set up and maintain a blog. |
| Use your mobile device with campus services | Visit Resources for Mobile Devices to learn more about campus services for mobile devices. |
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| Keep your data safe when using your laptop or mobile device on campus | Visit Wireless to learn where secure wireless networks are located on campus and how to access them. |
| Use U-M computing resources securely when traveling or at home | Download the Virtual Private Network (VPN) software from the U-M Blue Disc. Visit the VPN site to learn how to use it. |
