How can I access my PC power supply?
You will be asked for your portal address; enter secure-connect.psu.edu. (In the future when you use this software, this address should already be selected.) Click Connect. A window will pop up asking for your username and password.
How do I access Penn State files from home?
WebFiles allows you to access and manage your files residing on Penn State's central file services through any web browser, and allows you to easily copy files from external services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive to and from your PSU space.
Can you remotely control a PC?
On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.
How do I connect to Penn State VPN?
If you are asked for a portal address, type "secure-connect.psu.edu"....Use the Penn State VPN - WindowsTurn on or restart your computer.Press Ctl+Alt+Del.Click on the wireless symbol in the bottom right corner and make sure you are connected to the internet.Wait about a minute.Login to your user account.More items...
What online storage service does Penn State provide for storing and backing up your work?
The Crashplan Service makes backing up and restoring files from all devices, including external hard drives, fast and easy. Faculty and staff may purchase a subscription to this service at Penn State's Software Store.
What is pass space?
Penn State Access Account Storage Space (PASS) provides universally-accessible disk space/file storage space for use by anyone at Penn State. PASS is also available for departmental and course use.
How can I remotely access my computer for free?
10 Best Free Remote Desktop Tools You Should KnowTeamViewer. Available in premium and free versions, TeamViewer is quite an impressive online collaboration tool used for virtual meetings and sharing presentations. ... Splashtop. ... Chrome Remote Desktop. ... Microsoft Remote Desktop. ... TightVNC. ... Mikogo. ... LogMeIn. ... pcAnywhere.More items...
How can I remotely access someone else's computer?
Access a computer remotelyOn your computer, open Chrome.In the address bar at the top, enter remotedesktop.google.com/access , and press Enter.Click Access to select which computer you want.Enter the PIN required to access another computer.Select the arrow to connect.
Is TeamViewer still free?
TeamViewer is free for personal use, which means any tasks within your personal life for which you are not being paid. Connections between personal devices at home or helping friends and family remotely qualify as personal use. To learn more, see this article from the TeamViewer Community.
How do I use Penn State GlobalProtect?
GlobalProtect VPNLogin and enable GlobalProtect from your Penn State Windows computer. ... Login and enable GlobalProtect from your Penn State Apple computer. ... Install GlobalProtect VPN on your personal computer or mobile device. ... Troubleshooting GlobalProtect VPN.
How does Penn State use the cloud?
Cloud Services allows you focus on your own services, research, or end users by reducing the administrative and technical debt associated with purchasing, powering, and maintaining servers. IaaS and PaaS replace up-front infrastructure expenses with low variable costs that scale to individualized needs.
What are Web files?
web file. noun [ C ] IT, INTERNET (also Web file) a collection of information from a website that is stored on a computer as one unit under one name: A standard place to put web files is in a directory called "www" in the top-level of your home directory.
Do I need an RDP client?
You will need an RDP program (RDP client) setup on your own computer to connect to another Windows computer. You must be on the VPN to use an RDP client to access a Windows system in MCECS. Used to open a login session (shell) on a remote Linux computer. Most CAT supported Linux computers are remotely accessible.
Can you remotely access MCECS?
Remote Access to MCECS Systems. Many systems and services in MCECS are remotely accessible from another computer. You can connect to some of them directly while others require the use of a VPN before you access them. MCECS provided OpenVPN implementation.
Applications
Microsoft Office 2019 (Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Support
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