Technology Checklist
This page is a quick reference sheet to be tech ready for the upcoming semester. Give us your feedback!
☐ Buy/bring a computer (see USD's recommendations)
☐ Make sure you have internet connectivity
☐ Install software on your device
☐ Office 365 for Education (FREE)
☐ Anti-virus software. Free options: Windows Defender / Symantec for MacOS
☐ Zoom 5.0 (learn more about Zoom)
☐ Other software as needed through Downloads page
☐ Get organized
☐ Backup your files (Google Drive, Google Filestream)
☐ Add to your browser bookmarks
☐ IT Status Twitter feed (know when internet and other services are down)
☐ My Sandiego (for password resets and 2FA settings)
☐Network connectivity at USD
☐ ITS Helpdesk Support
☐ Check your USD email with Gmail
☐ Review available Learning Tools & Resources
☐ Review important Security Information
☐ Peripherals to consider
☐ Headset with mic — USB or Bluetooth noise isolating or active noise cancelling headphones with a boom microphone
☐ Webcam — your computer needs a decent processor (CPU) – Intel Core i5 or better, to run your webcam (and Zoom) well. For webcams we recommend USB models with at least 720p resolution
How do I.....?
- Reset my password?
- Login to My Sandiego
- Loging to Blackboard?
- Access or Download software for Class?
Need Technical Support?
- Self Service: Student Technolgy Resources
- Self Service: Add devices to the network
- Get Help