Student Computing Standards

Tips for Computer Use

Some courses require specific computing requirements. Please contact your relevant Faculty for advice.

Practise safe computing. Keep your software up-to-date with the latest patches to avoid infection by viruses, worms or Trojans.

For Windows-based computers, apply all critical patches by going to the Windows Update Service, normally accessible from within your browser.
Consider anti-virus protection.

Learn about computer privacy and security issues.

USQ does not endorse a particular brand of computers. However information on computer purchase deals is available.

Computer terminology and their plain English definitions:

Wintel	Video Card or Video Adaptor	Patch
Clone	Modem	Driver
RAM	Ethernet	Upgrade
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)	Network Interface Card (NIC)	ADSL
CD-ROM	Wireless networking (Wi-Fi)	DSL
VRAM	802.11	Local Area Network (LAN)
Sound Card	CD-RW	MHz
GB	DVD-RW	GHz
Operating System (OS)	Linux

Disclaimer

You are responsible for your own computing hardware and software, including the operating system.

You are advised to contact your Course Advisor to seek specific information as to any hardware or software requirements necessary for your chosen courses.

USQ is not responsible for your failure to achieve connectivity to USQ systems from behind government, corporate or personal firewalls.