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Computers Grades:
Quick StatsComputer Labs
6 - ATLC Main, ATLC Library Main Floor, ATLC North, ATLC East, ATLC West, ATLC SUB
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - ATLC East, ATLC North, ATLC West
College Prowler Take
Having your own computer in college is a must if you are looking for convenience. The library is equipped with lots of great computers, but going to the library, waiting for a computer, and getting distracted by the hundreds of semi-familiar faces wastes precious time that you will have to make up for later. It is starting to become a bigger trend to see people typing their notes on their laptops in class, but most people still use the library for quick e-mail checks, and especially for printing. If you want to pre-pay to print, a PRINTexpress account can be set up along side a Raider Card account. Every time you print through your PRINTexpress account, funds will be drawn from your Raider Card account. Definitely take advantage of this, but still try and make buying your own computer a top priority. We are the digital generation, and professors are catching on to that. A full-time student will be taking courses that, more often than not, rely heavily on the Internet or other computer-based conveniences. You can get through many a class without buying the overpriced textbook, but you cannot make it through college without a computer. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
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“The library will always have a...
“The library will always have a computer available, if not on the main floor, then in the basement or the balcony.” |
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“Tech has high-speed Internet in...
“Tech has high-speed Internet in every dorm. I brought my own computer to school as a freshman. It is nice to have your own, but each dorm has its own lab too.” |
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“You should not wait until you get...
“You should not wait until you get on campus to buy a computer, but we have a contract with Dell, and you can buy one via their Web site and get a student discount.” |
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“From my own experience, computers...
“From my own experience, computers have always been available, but I like to have my own computer. I wouldn’t recommend waiting to buy a computer on campus.” |
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“The computer labs are usually...
“The computer labs are usually crowded, but you never have to wait long to use one.” |
FactsDiscounted Software
Symantec AntiVirus, SAS business software, Texas Tech University Map CD Set
Free Software
Microsoft Office, FrontPage, Virtual PC (Mac), Visual Studio, Windows Upgrade, Computer-Based Training (Skillsoft), and Host Explorer
Charged to Print?
Yes - Students can print to one of the many black-and-white and color printers in the library, but they must set up a TechExpress account. It’s 5 cents per black-and-white page and 50 cents per color page.
Did You Know?By being a Tech student, you can download music for free, since Tech joined forces with Ruckus Network. Ruckus has more than 2 million songs available to you for free. Check out www.ttu.edu/legalmusic for more info. IT Help Central is a computer help line that you can call when your computer is acting up. Call
(806) 742-HELP, and they will assist you right over the phone, free of charge.
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