Desktop Computing

Academic Technology Services (ATS) provides support for the 1000+ computers installed in the offices. This support includes installation and repair of the college's hardware and software. Inventory of hardware and software licensing is also maintained by the ATS.

Computer purchases are staged three times per year: fall, spring and summer. Purchases are initiated with the local division or department chair. Computers and computer peripheral purchases are processed through Academic Technology to provide data retention, installation, consistency in hardware and software versions, warranty, and inventory tracking.

Standard software configurations include: Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Office 2010 Professional, Internet Explorer 9.0, McAfee VirusScan, Acrobat, RealPlayer, Flash and other common plugins and support software.

Software licensing: All software installed on Blinn College equipment must have an accompanying usage license. Software found on computers that is not licensed will be removed. If you have questions about licensing, please call Cindy Becker at 979-830-4153.

Service for your hardware can be requested by calling HELP (4357) or filling out the help form. You will receive and e-mail confirmation for your help desk ticket. It will contain a reference number and detail the problem. Once the request has been addressed you will receive a closing e-mail describing the service completed.