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Episodes Available
Each episode is available in two forms, a larger version suitable for most computer monitors, and a smaller version suitable for video iPods.
You can access both copies and find links to information on each topic from each episode's home page.

Using P.O. Box (3/5/08)

This episode teaches faculty and staff how to use UD's P.O. Box server to communicate with groups of students using class and major lists. It also shows how a student would log into the P.O. Box server to review messages and download attachments.
(Running Time: 5:49)

Views on Vista: The Sidebar and Taskbar (2/20/08)

In this episode you'll learn how to use Vista's Sidebar and how to move the Vista taskbar.
(Running Time: 4:28)

Views on Vista: User Account Control, Navigation, and Searching (12/05/07)

In this episode, you'll learn about the User Account Control windows that pop up on a Vista system and about the basics of navigating and searching on a Vista system.
(Running Time: 4:05)

Configuring Your Computer for Full Network Access (Mac and XP revised 8/16/07; Vista (new) 8/24/07)

In this episode, you'll see the steps you'll need to take after you arrive on campus in order to register your computer for full Internet access. The video is available in two versions: one with information for Macintosh and XP users, and one for Vista users.
(Running Times: Mac/XP 10:02; Vista 9:18)

Using UD's Dropbox Service (8/8/07)

In this episode, you'll learn how to share large files using the University's Dropbox Service, thereby not clogging up your--or your correspondents'--email system.
(Running Time: 4:27)

Printing Services in IT Computing Sites (7/16/07)

In this episode, students see how to use the print release stations in the IT computing sites and learn abour printing color posters.
(Running Time: 3:01)

Connecting Your Computer to UDelNet: Your UDelNet ID and /security (revised 6/18/07)

In this episode, students will see how important it is to complete the process of setting up a UDelNet ID and securing a computer before bringing it to campus.
(Running Time: 5:19)

Setting Your Computer to Save Electricity (12/12/06)

In this episode, Dan and Lisa discuss the proper computer settings to conserve electricity--and to save money!
(Running Time: 3:14)

Searching for and Erasing Sensitive Information from Your Computer(12/11/06)

Dan is joined by a guest, Dave Dyar, to introduce tools to help you search for and then erase sensitive information from your computer. (2 episodes)
(Running Times: "Searching" 3:56; "Erasing" 4:04)

Video Reminders for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (10/2/06 - 10/30/06)

Protect your computer. Guest host Jeff Whisler narrates a series of five short video reminders during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Visit http://www.udel.edu/security or http://www.udel.edu/ncam for more information.
(Running Times vary between 1:06 and 1:24)

Using SSH to Connect Securely or Transfer Files Securely (6/13/06)

Demonstrates how to use Secure Shell (SSH) to connect to University computers securely and to transfer files securely.
(Running Time: 4:50)

Encryption Tips (5/1/06)

Shows you how to use AxCrypt, free software for encrypting files stored on a Windows computer.
(Running Time: 5:29)

Coping with SPAM at UD (4/12/06)

Demonstrates how to use WebMail Direct's Junk Mail filter to reduce the amount of SPAM you see in your inbox--no matter what program you use to read your e-mail.
(Running Time: 4:49)