ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Buying Personal Computers:

Students can directly view and order from Harvard's preferred vendors such as Apple and Dell and their specials at the following website: Technology Product Center. Students will need their Harvard ID and PIN number to log into the sites.

Free Anti-Virus Software:

Students who own a Windows-based computer can download Microsoft's free anti-virus software, Microsoft Security Essentials. For Mac OS X [Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Lion] users, please request a licensed copy of McAfee for your Mac's operating system.

HMS' P2P (Peer-to-Peer) File Sharing Application Policy

Harvard Medical School does not allow P2P software usage on its wired or wireless network. For more information regarding this policy, go to HMS' P2P (Peer-to-Peer) File Sharing Application Policy now.

Pay-for-Printing Services

Effective July 1st, 2011 the HMS IT Department will implement the Pay-for-Printing services. For information on how to use this service, see Pay-for-Printing Services. For more information regarding this policy, see the Pay-for-Printing Policy page.

For Graduating Students Only

Upon graduation, your HMS email account and other student services will be deactivated. Carefully read the FAQs for Graduating Students.

Download Critical Patches from Microsoft and Apple

Check to see if you have the latest critical patches for your Windows-based PC at http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp. See directions on downloading critical updates for Macintosh-based PCs.