VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Note: This virtual environment pool is specifically created for a subset of students who will be using SPSS software during remote class sessions. This pool is not for general use, and it does not...
View ArticleWork from Home Resources
In case of an emergency, the ability to interact with employees and students in dispersed locations may become increasingly important. The Division of Information Technology provides tools to continue...
View ArticleLoaner Laptop Update Process
All loaner laptops will need to be updated prior to distribution. Completing this process ahead of time will reduce frustration among faculty and staff receiving the laptops and will ensure that the...
View ArticleRecommended Laptops & Mobile Devices
+–Do all Colleges have laptop requirements/recommendations? College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy have specific requirements/recommendations for students, and others may as well. Check with your...
View ArticleRecommended Laptops and Technology Purchases
HSC laptop computing standards Windows Computers Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Office (2013 or higher) 8GB RAM (Memory) 256GB Hard Drive USB/USB-C Ethernet Adapter (if your laptop does not have one...
View ArticleHSC ID: New Student Account Creation
As a new student, you can activate your Health Science Center (TAMHSC) account 24 hours after you receive your UIN letter from Texas A&M University (TAMU). How to activate your TAMHSC account The...
View ArticleConnecting at TAMHSC
Login Accounts Self-service password reset Password requirements and tutorials Guest accounts Email Setting up Outlook webmail.tamhsc.edu – email access anywhere Configure other email clients Directory...
View ArticleGoogle Apps Supported at TAMHSC
Google Apps can be accessed with your HSC username and password. These tools can prove invaluable to your teaching, learning and/or research at our institution. Google Docs – Documents Made for...
View ArticleRecommended Laptops & Mobile Devices
+–Do all Colleges have laptop requirements/recommendations? College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy have specific requirements/recommendations for students, and others may as well. Check with your...
View ArticleHow to Know if a Website is Safe
With websites popping up overnight, it can be hard to determine which sites are safe to be on and which are not. Data theft is far too common in today’s society and happens over the internet everyday....
View ArticleHow to See Calendar Availability
When Scheduling a Meeting Create a meeting request in one of the following ways: From the Inbox, select New Items> Meeting (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Q.) From the calendar, select...
View ArticleIncoming Freshman Guide
Getting Started with IT at TAMHSC As an incoming freshman, you’ll have a lot on your mind. Don’t let tech-related questions overwhelm you! The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is here to guide...
View ArticleListing of HSC Affiliates that are Approved for email Auto-forwarding
Below you will find a list of all HSC Affiliates that have been approved to auto-forward to their institution’s email servers. This decision was made based on the affiliate agreements that are in place...
View ArticleHSC Emergency Alert FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of the emergency alert system at the Texas A&M Health Science Center? A: As mandated by Texas House Bill 2758, for the safety of faculty, staff and students, in the event of...
View ArticleAll About Phishing
Phishing is… “A cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals to providing sensitive data...
View ArticleHSC-ID – Group Ownership
Group Owners have the ability to control who has access to their group from the HSC-ID web portal. Owners are generally assigned during the creation of the group, but sometimes are reassigned as job...
View ArticleGuide to Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Duo Security for HSC The Office of Information Technology has two-factor authentication through Duo Security. Using Duo can help lower the chances of a malicious user accessing HSC resources. What is...
View ArticleTech Tips for Travelers
Six quick and easy steps to take in order to make your computing experiences away from home as safe as possible! 1. Download Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Private Network (VPN) The Cisco AnyConnect VPN...
View ArticleMeltdown and Spectre Information
Meltdown and Spectre are two recently discovered security vulnerabilities that affect all modern processors, computing devices and operating systems. By taking advantage of design flaws in processors,...
View ArticleMac Keychain – Update, Reset, Delete Instructions
Overview Keychain Access is an OS X app that stores your passwords and account information and reduces the number of passwords you have to remember and manage. Update Keychain Password A Keychain...
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