ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Buying Lenovo Computers:

If you are an incoming predoctoral student, you must have a Harvard ID and PIN number to view and order Lenovo computers using the Harvard vendor partnership discount. If you would like to place an order over the phone or have questions in general, please call the Lenovo site at 1-877-222-6426 option 1, ext. 6801

Download Critical Patches from Microsoft and Apple

Check to see if you have the latest critical patches for your Windows-based PC at http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp. See directions on downloading critical updates for Macintosh-based PCs.

Free Anti-Virus Software:

Students are required to have anti-virus software on their computer. Each matriculated predoctoral student can receive a single licensed copy of Symantec Corporate Anti-Virus Edition for their Windows-based PC or their Macintosh-based PC. Request Symantec Corporate Anti-Virus Edition for your computer now.

NOTE: Predoctoral students must have an eCommons/Mycourses username and case-sensitive password to receive the anti-virus software.

HMS' P2P (Peer-to-Peer) File Sharing Application Policy

Harvard Medical School does not allow P2P software usage on its wired or wireless network. For more information regarding this policy, go to HMS' P2P (Peer-to-Peer) File Sharing Application Policy now.