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Author: Christine Doucette

Tips for protecting your devices and personal information

You use devices like laptops, smartphones, tablets and watches to store sensitive information like your credit card. Protecting and securing that information is important to safeguarding your identity and data.

Here are a few things you can easily do to protect your devices.

Install antivirus software

Antivirus software is your first line of defense. It detects, blocks, and removes viruses and warns about dangerous websites and links.

Use strong passphrases/password manager

Using long, complex and unique passwords is a good way to prevent your account from being hacked. An easy way to keep track of and remember your passwords is by using a password manager. Continue reading “Tips for protecting your devices and personal information”

Software available for students, faculty and staff

K-State provides free and for-purchase software products to students, faculty and staff. The goal is to make resources available to the K-State community to provide the necessary tools to reach academic, research and work goals.

Microsoft 365 is a popular resource at K-State. This free office collaboration suite includes tools such as email, calendar, applications and file storage space. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser or phone. For more information, view the Microsoft 365 webpage. Continue reading “Software available for students, faculty and staff”

Manhattan campus computer labs

Do you need to use a computer? There are many options available at the computing labs across K-State’s Manhattan campus:

  • Cardwell Hall Math/Physics Library — Room 105
  • College of Business Admin. — Rooms: 1052, 1053, 3112, 3114 and 3121
  • Hale Library — Located on the first, second, third and fourth floors
  • K-State Student Union — First floor
  • Paul Weigel Library of AP Design — Room 1128, Regnier Hall
  • Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab — First floor, Hale Library

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K-State utilizing geolocation for cybersecurity

""The internet is an incredible tool for learning and sharing information, but it also poses a cybersecurity threat. To prevent hackers from stealing your personal information, K-State uses geolocation to protect accounts from being compromised by using IP information. If any suspicious activity is detected, the user will receive an email notification with recommendations on the necessary next steps, which may include updating account passwords.

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Duo: Remember me for 7 days feature

K-State uses Duo two-factor authentication to keep your personal information safe. This provides a second layer of security for your account by requiring a secondary device to verify your identity. Duo ensures that only authorized users can access your account, even if they know your password. All K-State students, faculty and staff are required to use Duo. Continue reading “Duo: Remember me for 7 days feature”

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience


All active K-State faculty and staff are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, which includes Acrobat Pro DC. The Adobe Creative Cloud includes over 20 applications and services, including software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services.

You can use Adobe Creative Cloud tools to create graphics and illustrations, layouts and design pages. You can publish and share online videos.

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Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

The IT Knowledge Base is an online database of technology guidance with step-by-step instructions and other support information. It is designed to help K-Staters find solutions to their technology problems, including everyday computer and mobile device setup and connecting to K-State systems and resources.

The IT Service Desk keeps the knowledge base up-to-date by adding new information based on student, faculty and staff support requests.

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For in-person support, come to the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Free on-campus printing

Do you need to print something? A limited amount of free printing is available to K-State students, faculty and staff on the Manhattan campus. K-Staters get $10 of free printing during the spring and fall semesters and $5 for the summer semester. Unused balances do not carry forward to the next semester.

To print wirelessly, you must be on campus and connected to the KSU Wireless or KSU Housing network. Printers are available in computer labs, residence halls, Hale Library and the K-State Student Union. Continue reading “Free on-campus printing”