University of California - Riverside - Computers

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College Prowler Take

Most students suggest bringing your own computer if at all possible because it will be more convenient for you. But if you don't, the computer labs at UCR have been remodeled and new labs have been added, so there are now more and better computers for students to use. Although most students have to wait for a computer during peak hours of usage, it is usually no more than 15 minutes.

The lab is also staffed with student workers from ResNet Computing Services, and there is usually at least one student worker in the lab. Some technical difficulties—such as the printer simply being out of paper to a computer freezing—are expected. Usually the student workers are very helpful and knowledgeable and can quickly rectify the problem. However, students who encounter problems in the residence hall computer labs have a much more difficult time getting timely help, especially after hours. The people who work for ResNet Computing Services are overworked and have a number of students to serve. Therefore, it can take a long time after a problem is reported for them to actually fix it. Since the majority of classes require use of a computer for papers, research, and assignments, most students strongly recommend having your own personal computer and printer, as this is one way to reduce your overall stress level.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

UC Riverside has one of the best... UC Riverside has one of the best wireless networks in the country. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Bring your own computer. We have a... Bring your own computer. We have a T3 Internet connection, so you can download hundreds of megs of data in a few minutes. I never needed to use the computer labs much, but they usually aren’t full. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

There are computers... There are computers everywhere—from the Learning Center to the libraries to the dorms. You’ll never have to worry about not being able to access one. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Just for the record, we use an... Just for the record, we use an Ethernet cable system, so you’ll need an Ethernet card installed before you log on. They’re cheap, and they sell them at the bookstore. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

You should bring your own so you... You should bring your own so you don’t have to leave your room. There are going to be times when you’ll just want to chill. 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

UCR has a Mac printing lab for students who prefer Macs to PCs.

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