Tips & Tricks for Common Tech Troubles

September 18, 2020

Technology troubles can disrupt the best-laid plans, but the good news is that there are simple steps you can try to solve or work around most issues – including application crashes, network interruptions, and online tool outages. Our teams have compiled a robust list of tips and instructions into a single page, in the event you experience disruptions as the fall quarter begins.

In the event that a commonly-used application is down, refer to this list of instructional tools and alternatives.

Learn more about trouble-shooting general technology issues on TechPrep Tips and Tricks: https://techprep.oit.uci.edu/tech-tips/

For any questions, or for issues that can’t be solved after reviewing TechPrep, please contact the OIT Help Desk at oit@uci.edu or 929-824-2222.

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August 18, 2022

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