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Top Ten Tech Questions

1. Where's the best place to get a wireless signal?
2. How can I request media/AV equipment to show a video in my class? What is available?
3. How do I open newest MS Office docx documents on older office software?
   
4. Can you recommend what kind of computer I should get?
5. What antivirus software should I use? Answer: Any is recommended, campus provides Symantec Antivirus for free.
   
6. Deactivating NetIDs: How long is my WiscMail account active after I leave the University? How do I backup my mail?
   
7. How do I set up my computer to receive automatic Windows updates?  Office computers are centrally managed.  DoIT has instructions for setting up automatic updates on home computers.
   
8. How do I connect to my R: drive from home (students or fac/staff) windows or macintosh
   
9. How do I access WiscMail on the web?  https://wiscmail.wisc.edu/ is available for access from anywhere.
   
10. How do I set up a "vacation message" for my e-mail? DoIT has a great FAQ on vacation messages.