Posts Tagged hardware
How can I donate or recycle my computer?
Posted by Kevin Murphy in Desktop Computing & Printing, Desktop Support, Frequently Asked Questions, News, Service Catalog on May 26, 2012
Tufts University has a computer donation program available for computers that are no more than 4 years old. If your computer is no more than 4 years old and you wish to donate it to a non-profit organization in the area, please contact OIT, who will initiate the donation process. If your computer is older [...]
Computer Modernization Initiative (CMI)
Posted by Kevin Murphy in Computer Purchasing, Desktop Computing & Printing, Frequently Asked Questions, Service Catalog on June 22, 2011
Synopsis If you are a full-time benefits-eligible Faculty or Staff member at Tufts University School of Medicine, you are eligible to replace your old computer every five years. Overview A survey of computers used by TUSM faculty and staff has indicated that many of our systems are more than 5 years old. Older systems do [...]
I need to purchase a new computer. How long will this process take?
Posted by Kevin Murphy in Desktop Computing & Printing, Frequently Asked Questions, Service Catalog on May 1, 2011
The first step in this process is to contact one of our specialists who will walk you through computer options. We will discuss operating system, hardware requirements, processing speed, etc. and provide a quote for a computer that meets your needs. Once a computer has been selected, the actual ordering of the computer will need [...]
Clinical Faculty Support
Posted by Kevin Murphy in Desktop Computing & Printing, Service Catalog on April 7, 2011
Tufts’ Clinical Affiliates are eligible for access to Tufts services. The Hirsh Health Sciences Library IT service desk provides assistance to all Clinical Affiliates. To find out more about what is offered, please visit the following link: http://www.library.tufts.edu/hsl/computing/computersupport.html
Supported Computers
Posted by Kevin Murphy in Desktop Computing & Printing, Service Catalog on April 7, 2011
The University fully supports business class computers that are less than five years old. Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company providing technology related insight, has published research that shows the cost of computer support rises with the age of the computer. Support related costs also climb when the diversity and complexity of [...]