Students

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 warrantee 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. 
• You can watch TV on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. You don't need a TV set. Learn about Philo Edu
• 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

Download the 2015/16 Undergraduate IT Reference Guide

• 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 Techology Center.