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Pinned Article What are the Bucknell laptop recommendations?

The Bucknell laptop recommendations page provides guidance and direction for your laptop buying decision. Click on this article for more information.

Back it up!

Very few first year students back up their data. Click on this article for more instructions on how to back your data.

How can faculty, staff, or students install Xmanager Power Suite on their computers?

Instructions for installing Xmanager Power Suite on a Windows computer.

How can students and faculty download Microsoft Office 365 for free on their personal computers?

Easy steps on how to get Microsoft Office 365 for free. Bucknell students or faculty can get Microsoft Office 365 on their personal computers.

How do I access Bucknell University Remote Labs (VMware Horizon) from a Mac?

This article will guide you through the steps required to start using Bucknell University Remote Labs (VMware Horizon) on a Mac.

How do I access Bucknell University Remote Labs (VMware Horizon) from a Windows PC?

This article will guide you through the steps required to start using Bucknell University Remote Labs (VMware Horizon) on Windows.

How do I disable Find my Mac?

Follow the link in this article if you want to remove your device from Find My iPhone.

How do I launch graphical applications on the Linux servers from my Mac OS X system?

Instructions for connecting to Linux remote servers from a Mac.

How do I use Remote Desktop on my Windows computer to connect to a campus computer?

Steps to connect to an on-campus computer from off campus on a Windows computer.

How do I use Xshell on a Windows system to access a Linux server?

Instructions for SSH'ing to a Linux server from a Windows system.

Laptop information for faculty and staff

All service information related to our laptop recommendations is specifically directed to and includes only student purchases.

Warranty and service information for student laptops at Bucknell

Warranty and service vary, depending on the make, model, and scope of the problem. This article contains more information about warranty and service options.

Welcome to Bucknell - Getting Started with Technology

Top-ranked items for students to know about technology as they arrive on campus

What laptop should I buy for my major?

There may be recommendations based on your major. Click on this article for more information.

What should I bring to campus with my laptop?

This article talks about what computer equipment you should bring and what you should leave at home.

Where can I find a SSH and/or Secure FTP (SFTP) client for Windows?

Instructions for getting Xshell and/or Xftp applications.

Why do we recommend the Dell XPS 13?

The Dell XPS 13 is the Bucknell recommended choice for a slim, light, fast ultraportable Windows laptop

Why do we recommend the Dell XPS 13?

We know students are looking for light, powerful, sleek laptops with bright screens and long-lasting batteries. The Dell XPS has been top-rated for years and offers a terrific combination of features. Click on this article for more information.