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 Wireless Access Questions
 Homework Questions & Resources
 Keyboard Shortcuts

Software Questions

I have a Mac, can I still take the class?

Yes! You will need MS Office software for the Mac. The Mac version can open and edit files from the pc but you must save the files as pc versions ("Save As:" .doc for the PC) before you turn them in.

What other software do I need?

You will need a Web Browser. All course materials are accessed through my faculty website. You can use any browser you have. Usually you have Internet Explorer installed already on the PCs and Safari intalled on the Macs. Currently the most popular browser is Firefox. Browsers are free downloads.

The following are links to download other browsers you may want to try.

What other software might I want?

If you've never made a Web page, you will learn to do so using an authoring tool called Sea Monkey Composer and later with HTML, then possibly, a more advanced authoring tool like Mozilla's NVU, MS Frontpage, or Dreamweaver .

The following links are for free, trial use downloads:

Computer Questions

How do I get an account?

Activate your account at the accounts computer at the CTC, Library, WTC, Scotts Valley, or anywhere on campus at lookup. From home go to https://student-accounts.cabrillo.edu.

Do I need my student ID number in order to activate my account ?

Yes, your student ID number can be found in WebAdvisor, on your registration papers, on your student ID card, or at admissions and records. If you don't have those options available, contact the CTC front desk.

Is the campus network, Hawknet (wireless), and Blackboard account the same?

Yes.

Can I access the Student or Faculty Network storage folders from off campus?

No, you must be on campus to get to your network storage folders.

Click here for more CTC (Computer Technology Center) information on student folders, accounts, passwords and so on.

Printing Questions

Can I print on campus?

Yes, but we don't have a printer in our classroom

  • Cost is 10¢ for bw; 50¢ for color
  • You must open a printing account at one of the 3 PayStation machines located in the CTC, the Library or at the Watsonville Center. (kinda like an ATM but no refunds or cash back)
  • Your account opened at any one paystation works everywhere.

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Wireless Access Questions

Is there wireless access on campus?

Yes, in most areas. Hawknet is a free wireless internet service provided by Cabrillo College to its staff and students.

Can I use my Laptop?

Yes. When you open your browser you will prompted with a login screen to enter your Student Account username and password.

Does our 507 classroom have wireless access?

Yes; but you will need to have your student account to access the internet through our wireless router.

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Homework Questions

Can I turn things in late?

Yes, but your points will be half off is more than a week late per the Due dates.

Can I access your website and Blackboard from off campus?

Yes! You can access them from anywhere in the world if you have an Internet connection.

Do I need my Student Account to open your class website?

No. It is not password protected. No login is needed. You just need to remember the URL address.
What are some Keyboard Shortcuts I can use in all MS Office software?
  • Ctrl C = Copy
  • Ctrl V = Paste (Move)
  • Ctrl X = Cut
  • Ctrl Z = Undo
  • Ctrl Y = Redo
  • F1 = Help Menu
  • Ctrl A = Select All
  • Ctrl P = Print
  • Ctrl B = Bold
  • Ctrl I = Italic
  • Ctrl U = Underline
  • F7 = Spell Check
 
 
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