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Computer Studyhall
Computer Studyhall provides computer support to all La Trobe students. The staff on duty can assist with enquiries about any of the services listed below.
Contact: +61 3 9479 3694 (Greater Melbourne area) or 1300 786 535 (distance students).
Anti-Virus
The most essential means of protecting your computer from viral infection is to install anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date.
Apple Store
La Trobe staff and students can purchase Apple products at discount rates.
Computer Based Training (CBT)
Computer based training is available to all staff and students at La Trobe University.
Email Access and Support
Email accounts are available to all La Trobe University staff and students.
Modem Setup
La Trobe University has a number of modem lines set up for network access, allowing you to dial in with your computer and make a connection to the campus network.
Password Reset
Staff and students can change their La Trobe account passwords using an online password reset system.
Plagiarism Detection (Turnitin)
Turnitin is a web-based plagiarism detection and prevention software system.
Proxy Information
When a web browser downloads a web page, graphic, or file from a remote web server, the local proxy server saves a copy of that resource.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network allows the creation of a secure private network over a shared public network infrastructure such as the Internet.
Web Access to Email
Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a feature rich Exchange client that provides secure access to Exchange mail boxes from any compatible web browser.
Wireless network
Wireless access points connected to La Trobe University's network allows users to access the University's intranet or access the World Wide Web.
