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Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Mac)

Overview

If you plan to use PittNet Wi-Fi, you will need to install an InCommon certificate and a UserTrust certificate. If you connect to a wired network port in a residence hall or public area (like a classroom or conference room), you will also need to install them. These instructions explain how to install the certificates manually on your Mac. Once the certificates are installed, you will then need to configure your operating system using a separate help sheet.

PittNet Wired: Configuring Windows 8 for Wired Publicly Accessible Network Ports

Overview

The 802.1x protocol is used for wired access to the University's network (PittNet) through publicly accessible network ports. These connections may be located in classrooms, conference rooms, or other public areas. You must have administrative rights to your computer to complete these steps.

Office 2010: Introduction

Overview

With the release of Office 2010, Microsoft made several improvements to the Office suite that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. This help sheet summarizes some of the new features in Office 2010 but is by no means an all-inclusive list of changes.

Customizing Windows 10 Privacy Settings

Windows 10 presents privacy options in a different way than previous versions of the Windows operating systems. You can customize your privacy settings at any time. To do so, use the Windows 10 search bar to search for Settings and click the Settings app. Next, click the Privacy icon.

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    PittNet Wi-Fi: Connecting your Apple TV

    Overview

    The following instructions can be used to configure your Apple TV to connect to PittNet Wi-Fi. At this time wired 802.1x connections to PittNet are not supported by the Apple TV. Certain steps require you to switch between your Apple TV and Mac computer, so pay attention to which is required. 

    PittNet Wi-Fi: Connecting with macOS 10.8 & 10.9

    Overview

    The University of Pittsburgh's PittNet Wi-Fi service provides wireless network access to all University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff.

    Note: You must have installed the InCommon certificates before completing the instructions below. Refer to the help sheet titled Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Mac) for details.

    Guide to Identifying Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

    This guide provides University buyers guidance on how to identify personally identifiable information (PII) when negotiating service agreements or issuing purchase orders for work to be performed by outside vendors. If the vendor will handle, process or have the ability to access PII, then buyers must take the following steps:

    Using Spirion to Remove Personal Information from Your Windows Computer

    Overview

    Spirion is software program that helps to identify and remove personally identifiable information that may be on your computer. Spirion can search your computer for social security numbers, passwords, credit card information, and more. You can also configure Spirion to search your computer for your own personal information, such as your passport, date of birth, or address. This document explains how to use the basic features of Spirion.

    Using Spirion to Remove Personal Information from Your Macintosh Computer

    Overview

    Spirion (formerly Identity Finder) is software program that helps to identify and remove personally identifiable information that may be on your computer. Spirion can search your computer for sensitive date information, such as social security numbers, passwords, credit card information, and more. You can also configure Spirion to search a particular folder on your computer or for your own personal information, such as your passport or date of birth. This document explains how to use the basic features of Spirion.