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  1. Digital threats: Doxxing

    This article reviews what doxxing  is  and how to protect yourself. See also: Digital threats: Phishing and spam Digital threats: Ransomware Information Security Education Program What is doxxing? Doxxing is the act of pu...
  2. Making accessible scans

    This article explains how to create scans that can be successfully read by screen readers and other assistive technology tools. What makes a scan accessible? Scans are image of a pages. The textual elements within that image aren't really te...
  3. College-provided software

    This article lists  all current College-provided software  and which are pre-installed on various College computers. Last updated: May 15th, 2025 See more: College Computers: Request software changes Software...
  4. Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro

    This article reviews how to access and install Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro . Mathematica Mathematica is available in two versions, with Mathematica Desktop (a.k.a. "Wolfram") installed on public and lab computers! Mathematica Des...
  5. ArcGIS: Access and installation

    This article reviews what ArcGIS is and how you can access it ! See also: Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro MATLAB: Access and installation What is ArcGIS? ArcGIS is a family of geographic information system...
  6. Gaming Wi-Fi: Connect your devices

    This article reviews the College's gaming wi-fi network and how to connect your devices. Before You Start , you may need: a College account and password (e.g., username@ brynmawr .edu or username@ haverford .edu )...
  7.  Hosting Large Online or Hybrid Events

    This article explains how to use college-provided software to host large, online events and/or enable an online audience to view or participate in an in-person event. Whichever option you choose, we strongly recommend doing a few practice sess...
  8. Moodle: Using Groups

    Instructors can use Moodle Groups to  divide a class into sections or  create collaborative working groups  for particular course Activities. For example, an instructor might create a group for each cohort in a course with graduate and und...
  9. Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN

    This article reviews how to install and connect to the College's VPN software. Warning: You cannot use the VPN to access any region-locked content or bypass internet censorship. What is the...
  10. Natural Reader

    Natural Reader can read text aloud to you in natural sounding voices. It has both an  online  reading tool where you can upload files and  an extension  that can read web pages aloud to you. To learn more about the features Natural Reader offe...