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Below are commonly used terms when working with your TU laptop.
Bluetooth – Technology that allows you to wirelessly connect mobile devices such as laptops,
phones, printers, PDAs, headsets, etc. so they can communicate with each other. Bluetooth travels
a maximum of 100 yards.
Dial-up – A connection to the Internet made via a modem over analog phone lines.
Ethernet – The most commonly used type of wired network. The plug looks like a larger phone
plug, but is slighter wider.
Flash Memory– also called “Thumb drives” or “USB Memory” are small data storing devices that
are often a convenient way to keep data backed up, however they can also easily get lost or stolen.
Towson Unplugged – Towson University’s campus-wide wireless network. For more details, visit
http://www.towson.edu/unplugged.
Virtual Workspace - This is an online service provided by Towson University which allows you to
easily access many of the campus applications and network files from anywhere on the Internet by
just your web browser!
Wired Network – A group of computers connected together with network cables.
Wireless Network – A connection to a network made without cables. All OTS ordered laptops
come with wireless networking capabilities. Also known as Wi-Fi, 802.11b/g.
Contact Information
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In the event that you have particular needs for other software,
please contact the Help Center and discuss your needs with a Help
Desk technician.
TU Help Center 410-704-5151
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If your TU laptop is stolen on campus, report the theft immediately
to TU Police.
TU Police 410-704-2134