This guide will help you set up your personal laptop/computer.
Below is a list of tools you can install, with links to download options and guidance:
| Office 365 | This is the full Office suite of desktop applications, programs include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook | |
| Antivirus | Antivirus keeps your devices protected against malware | Guide | Free Antivirus options |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | This tool allows you to view PDFs in Adobe Acrobat | Download Adobe Acrobat Reader |
If you require any specialist software, you can install or access these from the below links:
| Software On Blackboard | You can find some specialised software downloads on Blackboard which may be relevant for certain programmes. | Guide | Software on Blackboard |
| AppsAnywhere | AppsAnywhere is our web-based software library that allows access to hundreds of software applications on campus or at home | Guide | AppsAnywhere |
| Panopto | Panopto is a screen recording tool that can be used for assessments or recording presentations | |
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Adobe Creative Cloud Please contact your tutor or programme leader to request access. |
This will give you access to a suite of Adobe products such as Photoshop. | Guide | Adobe Creative Cloud |
| On the hub | Here you can locate a wide array of software, some free and some available for purchase at discounted prices for students. | onthehub.com |
Useful links:
Guides | Software for Students