Find what IT resources, support and help are available to MIT students
This is a preconfigured Windows 11 Virtual Machine that contains Windows updates, MIT configuration (site certificate), security patches, and base software.
Note: If you have a machine that uses the M1 processor you will not be able to run one of the IS&T-configured Windows 11 Virtual Machines.
There are three configurations available:
MIT Google Workspace for Education is a service that allows members of the MIT community to collaborate with each other, separate from their personal Google accounts. It is provided free of charge upon request.
Components include:
Note: Gmail, YouTube, and Google Groups are not provided as part of the MIT Google Workspace package.
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Slack Enterprise Grid is a messaging and collaboration tool for teams, groups, and individuals. Members of a workspace in Slack can direct message individuals or create conversation channels for topics, projects, and groups. Start a voice or video call with any other members of your workspace directly within Slack. Share your screen to show your teammates exactly what you see on your computer. Learn more.
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LastPass is a password management system. Access data and passwords via Windows, Mac OS X, and mobile native clients, as well as any web browser. LastPass also allows for shared password folders with customized permissions and secure notes for digital recordkeeping.
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IS&T provides access to Duo, a two-factor authentication application that leverages landlines and smartphones as an "Approve" or "Deny" system to identify users. Two-factor authentication is an effective way of safeguarding against security attacks, particularly related to financial data.
Duo is a self-service web application for Touchstone-enabled web applications at MIT. Integration with other applications is also available.
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Prezi is a multimedia presentation tool that can be used as an alternative to traditional slide making programs. Instead of slides, Prezi makes use of one large canvas that allows for panning and zooming to various parts of the canvas to emphasize the ideas presented there.
Prezi integrates with several collaboration apps that are currently in use at MIT, including Slack, Webex, and Zoom.
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GitHub Enterprise is a web-based repository hosting service that allows you to work and collaborate on projects within shared spaces. Learn more.
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Log in and set up an account: https://github.mit.edu
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers 500 GB of cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. Access your cloud data as though it was a folder on your local disk. It offers convenient access to data via Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and mobile native clients -- as well as via any web browser. Learn more.
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Dropbox for Business is licensed for use by the entire MIT community.
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Poll Everywhere is a dynamic online polling platform that allows participants to respond in real time to presenter-generated questions.
Faculty members and instructors can use Poll Everywhere to gather live student feedback during classes via surveys, polls, and discussion boards. Participants can respond via the web, text messaging, and apps for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Poll Everywhere can also be used outside of Canvas to create standalone polls and activities for collecting feedback and input.
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LabArchives is a cloud-based electronic lab notebook (ELN). It allows you to securely store and organize your research data online and to share that information within your laboratory. Multiple redundancy ensures 24/7 data availability.
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LabArchives is licensed for use by MIT students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.
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