Desktop PC Computer Labs

Introduction

This page explains how to use the desktop PC computer labs.

Locations

• Middle level library
• Library 141
• Business 209
• Lim 182

How to log in

To log in, you will use your Biola email address and password.

How to save data

Your data will not be permanently stored on the lab computer; please ensure that you save it onto a USB drive or cloud storage location like Google Drive regularly. Computer lab drives are deleted on a period basis.

Software to expect

View the Lab Software Catalog.

How to ask for a change

• How to ask for a new application:
  Submit the Software Request form here: (https://biola.formstack.com/forms/computer_software_request?sso=6192a726a3297&sso=63cf22cfd0971) [Do we still use this for lab software requests?]
• How to ask for a configuration change:
  Email the IT Helpdesk at it.helpdesk@biola.edu with your requested change.

Administrative rights

All users are standard users and not administrators, which means that programs cannot be installed or run as administrator, and some settings cannot be modified.

If you need administrator access to do something, refer to the “How to ask for a change” section and let IT know.  In many cases we will be able to make a change that removes the need for administrator rights.

What you can do with current access

• Install R packages
• Run WampServer as administrator
• Run through setup for Android Studio
• Launch Debian Linux VM