Printing, Desktop and Mobile Computing, and Software

Includes: PittPrint, Software Downloads, Enterprise Device Management...

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Computing Labs

We have computer labs scattered across campus for use!

Drop-In Support

Our Drop In Support locations are available to help troubleshoot issues with your devices.

Enterprise Device Management

University owned computers and devices

PittPrint

Pitt Print is the service that Students will use to print while on campus.

Software Download Service

The place to get any software that is made available through the University

Technology Loaner Program

Need a device? Check out the options we have.

uniFLOW

Articles for the uniFLOW service, which is used for Canon devices

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Computer Discounts for Students & Personal Use

Device discounts available to Pitt students, and for personal use by faculty and staff, through partner vendors. Covers Dell's Member Purchase Program, Dell and Apple options at Tech on Fifth (the University Store on Fifth), and Apple education pricing, plus links to each.

Computer Purchasing Guide for Students, Faculty, and Staff

General guidance for choosing a computer for use at Pitt, covering the key parts (OS, CPU, RAM, storage, GPU, screen, camera, mic, networking) and what to look for when buying, including Windows 11, current Apple silicon, RAM and storage recommendations, and AI PCs (NPUs). Points students, faculty, and staff to Pitt's discount and department-purchasing options.

Connecting to Printer Queues on Pitt Digital’s Enterprise Print Server from Linux Computers

Instructions for printing to departmental printers from Linux computers

Connecting to Printer Queues on Pitt Digital’s Enterprise Print Server from Mac Computers

Connecting to printer queues on Pitt Digital’s Enterprise Print Server from Mac computers, with separate instruction sets for Pitt-owned/Pitt-managed and personally owned/unmanaged devices.

Connecting to Printer Queues on Pitt Digital’s Enterprise Print Server from Windows Computers

Connecting to printer queues on Pitt Digital’s Enterprise Print Server from Windows computers, with separate instruction sets for both Pitt-owned/Pitt-managed and personally owned/non-managed Windows devices.

Creating an Optimized PDF

How to optimize a PDF to reduce the file size and minimize printing errors related to file size or image content

Deactivate Apple Intelligence

Disable Apple Intelligence on your Apple devices.

Enabling and Disabling IPv6 on PCs

These instructions explain how to enable and disable IPv6 on PCs running the latest versions of Windows, macOS, and Red Hat Linux.

How To Manually Update Keychain Password For Printing (non-Cannon) on Pitt-Managed and Personal Apple Computers

How To Manually Update Keychain Password For Printing on Pitt-Managed and Personal Apple Computers

How to Map a Network Drive (Windows and Mac)

Information on mapping a network drive

How To Reset the Enterprise Print Server on Pitt-Managed Apple Computers with Keychain

This guide will assist users with regaining access to the Printer Server (and/or Department Printers) following their password being updated on mypitt.edu on Pitt-Managed Apple Computers (Jamf)

How to Use Incognito/Private Browsing in Your Browser

Learn how to use incognito or private browsing to enhance privacy, troubleshoot website issues, and securely manage sensitive transactions without saving your browsing history.

Important Computing Equipment Specs and Purchasing Instructions for Staff and Instructors

Get started purchasing new computing equipment through the Computing Equipment Purchasing and Standardization Program.

Keeping Your Web Browser Updated

Updating your browser enhances web functionality and security by patching vulnerabilities and supporting the latest technologies. Your commitment to these updates helps protect the University against emerging cyberthreats.

Microsoft Project and 365 and Office apps Installation Guide

This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Microsoft Project and 365 and Office apps through your University of Pittsburgh Microsoft 365 account portal. When finished you can run Microsoft 365 apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and Project on your Windows 11 operating system.

Parallels Desktop Installation Guide for Mac

This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Parallels Desktop on your Mac using your University of Pittsburgh software license. Parallels Desktop lets you run the Windows operating system alongside macOS, without rebooting your computer.

Ricoh MP C400 Quick Reference Guide

This document is a quick reference guide to the Ricoh MP C400 printer and provides details for copying, faxing, scanning, as well as how to order supplies and place a service call. For assistance, please contact Ricoh directly at 888-456-6457.

Setting Up a Chromebook to Use on Campus

While Chromebooks tend to be limited by their low-resource and cost-conscious design, many University resources can be accessed through web apps, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Chrome extensions, Android apps, and remote resources. We'll go over some frequently-used resources and the best way to access them from a Chromebook.

Understanding Pitt Digital Scheduled Maintenance

Pitt Digital partners with outside vendors to provide reliable, secure computing experiences at the University. These vendors can require regular maintenance periods to ensure the strength of their infrastructure, security, and data. This maintenance can occasionally mean downtime and unavailability for brief time spans.

What is a Browser Cache?

Information about how a browser uses cached information.

Windows 11 Installation Guide for Parallels Desktop for ARM-based Mac

This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Windows 11 on your Parallels Desktop for Mac with Apple Silicon processors. You will be using your University of Pittsburgh Azure Dev for Tools for Teaching license. When finished you can run the Windows 11 operating system alongside macOS, without rebooting your computer.

Windows 11 Installation Guide for Parallels Desktop for Intel-based Mac

This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Windows 11 on your Parallels Desktop for Mac application. You will be using your University of Pittsburgh Azure Dev for Tools for Teaching license. When finished you can run the Windows 11 operating system alongside macOS, without rebooting your computer.