Students

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New to Brown?

• Remember to bring software, receipts, and manuals for your electronics in case you need a repair or reinstallation.
• Buying a computer? Dell and Apple are Brown's preferred vendors for personal computers; Dell and Apple computers under warranty can be repaired at the Brown Bookstore. Guide: Buying a Computer
• You may not find that you need your own printer; printers are available all over campus and you are provided with a printing credit at the beginning of the year. 
• Undergraduates living in a residence hall can watch TV on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet - no TV set needed. Learn about Philo Edu and HBOGo.
• Want to exercise your brain? Practice one of 30 languages on Rosetta Stone or learn a new skill with Lynda.
• Need software? We have your back! Download Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and more.

Student Technology

• Wifi: Maybe the most important service! Connect your devices by visiting wifi.brown.edu. If you have a browserless device like a gaming system or Roku, see brown.edu/go/browserless.
• Accounts: Your Brown username (what you use to log into Canvas and Banner) and your Google login information are separate. For more, see Understanding Your Brown Usernames.
• Getting help: Our IT Service Center is happy to help with questions, troubleshooting, loaner equipment, and more! For computer repairs, see the Bookstore Technology Center.