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Remote Resources and Live Support for Distance Education: Software Applications

Resources for faculty and students to successfully transition to remote teaching and learning. https://epcc.libguides.com/remoteresources

Software Applications and Tutorials

In this section you will find how to download and install software applications for FREE in your home desktop computer, laptop or mobile device. As well as some online tutorials on how to use these software applications. Some of these applications required that you authenticate with your EPCC email account. 

For more information, technical support or for other software applications supported by the EPCC Information Technology Division visit the EPCC Remote Toolkit at:  https://www.epcc.edu/Services/ITServiceCatalog/remote-toolkit

 

 

Microsoft Office 365

Access online Microsoft 365 software applications or download and install on your desktop computer, laptop or mobile device.

Install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teasm and other Microsoft products on your desktop, laptop or mobile device by authenticating with your EPCC email address.  You may also use the online version of the software if you do not want to download and install. 

Simply follow these steps:

  • Go to my.epcc.edu
  • Log in if prompted
  • In the left-hand menu, click on My Apps
  • On the right-hand side of the page, you will see an Install Office button. Click it and select Office 365 apps
  • Follow the installation instructions
  • For assistance with installation, call the EPCC IT Help Desk at 915-831-6440 or visit any campus ACS lab.

Microsoft Office365 Training

Here's the link for the complete Office Support page from Microsoft. For help and tutorials on a specific software, see link below.

Sophos Antivirus

Sophos Anti-Virus is the virus protection software recommended and provided by EPCC Information Technology Division. This software detects and cleans up viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware and other potentially unwanted applications.

Please follow the instructions below to enable access to Sophos Anti-Virus on your personal device, authenticating with your EPCC email address.

Internet Browsers

Update your web browser: EPCC applications and library online resources work best with Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

It is recommended that you always run the latest version of your preferred browser on EPCC or personal computers for four main reasons: security, compatibility, experience and speed. Keeping your browser up-to-date will provide better protection against viruses, scams and other threats, as well as allow you to visit websites using the latest technology, customize your browsing experience and access websites more quickly.

Adobe Software Applications and Training

Access online Adobe software applications or download and install on your desktop computer, laptop or mobile device.

Install Adobe Acrobat to modify PDFs, Photoshop to edit photos, or other Adobe products on your desktop, laptop or mobile device by authenticating with your EPCC email address.  The EPCC Information Technology Division would like to advise you regarding the following: As a result of campus closure, student access to Adobe Creative Cloud in labs and classrooms is not available. Adobe has provided temporary at-home access for impacted students and faculty, so that they can continue their work remotely. Please follow the instructions below to enable access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device. Visit https://creativecloud.adobe.com and input your EPCC email address, then click on Continue.

Support Tutorials for Adobe Software Applications:

EPCC Web site || EPCC Libraries Web Site || EPCC Library Catalog
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