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New Employee IT Essentials

Parent Page(s): Administrative Tools

Recommended steps to set up a computer for the Faculty of Arts.

Buying a New Computer

Need help deciding which computer to buy? We have recommendations for affordable and reliable desktops, laptops, and monitors.

    Recommended System Setups

    Securely connect to the Internet, safely store and back up your files, and protect your computer.

    • Connecting to UBC WiFi
    • Recommendations for File Storage
    • How to Keep Your Computer Secure
    • How to Encrypt Your Computer

    Installing Productivity Software

    Install productivity software for document processing, mathematical and statistical analysis, and creative design.

    • Installing Microsoft Office
    • Mathematical & Statistical Software
    • Multimedia Software (Adobe)

    UBC FASmail Email

    All about UBC FASmail: from setup to troubleshooting, access to modification.

    • What is FASmail?
    • Request or Modify a FASmail Account
    • How to Access FASmail
    • How to Fix Email Problems
    • How to Send Sensitive Information over Email
    • How to Send Large Files through Email

    UBC Info Security Policies & Standards

    An overview of UBC's Information Security Policy and Standards, as well as available security services from Arts ISIT.

    • Policy SC14: Acceptable Use & Security of Electronic Information & Systems (PDF)
    • Security Standards for Unit Admins
    • Security Standards for Research Projects
    • Security Standards for UBC Employees
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