Computer Support

University of Colorado Provided Resources

Be sure to look at the software and hardware recommendations, and the Quick Start Guide.

• CU offers free or reduced pricing on many software applications.
  • Microsoft Office is provided for free to students, faculty, and staff.
• Email, Voice/Video Conferencing, and many more services are available.
  Contact Erik Hedl (2-4535) for details.
• Desktop/Laptop Support:
  • Contact Erik Hedl (2-4535).
  • CU's Dedicated Desktop Support is availble to qualified computers.
  • For personal computers (especially for undergraduates), go to Buff Techs.
  • You can always call 5-HELP (5-4357).

Department Provided Computer Resources

• File Server
• Compute Cluster (hi memory CPU and GPU)
• Data Backup Services
• Collaborative Web Server
• Loaner Equipment (laptop, presentation tools, etc.)
• Printers (see HowTo below)

FAQs & HowTos:

• How To Handle Data Here at MCDB
• How to prepare and print a poster.
• How to prepare a presentation slide deck for our classroom projectors.
• How to setup and use our departmental printers.

Contact MCDB-IT:

Please stop by the IT office in Porter Biosciences, room B236.

Office Hours: 9-5 M-F
Phone: (303) 492-4535
EMail: MCDB Help.