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Student Newslett - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

Secure your Mobile Devices

Most hand held devices are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS capabilities, which allow connections to the Internet and other Bluetooth capable devices such as an automobile or a microphone headset.

Do

  • Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use
  • Password protect your mobile device

Don't

  • Connect to unknown wireless network
    Hackers may setup unsecured WiFi hotspots. Once connected to it, they are able to intercept and steal sensitive data that you transmit over the Internet.
  • For more info,
    https://www.gosafeonline.sg/mobile-security


Wireless@SG hotspots on campus

  • The Atrium
  • Lien Ying Chow Library (Levels 4 and 5)
  • Teaching Hub (Blk 56 Level 1)
  • Convention Centre (Foyer, Basement, LT68E & Study area)
  • Munch & Music Box (Seventy3)
  • Staff Hub (Seventy3 Level 5) 

Note:
Wireless@SG will be unavailable at Makan Place from 6 Aug 2012  till 15 Oct due to renovations.


NPConnect & NPConnectx on Campus

Students are welcome to alert Computer Centre on any wireless connectivity issues via SMS 90300263.

Please provide
- Name
- Student ID
- description of the problem and location


Notebook Health Check Clinic

A free service provided by the notebook vendors below.

All students whose notebooks are still under warranty, are welcome to bring in their notebooks. The vendors will check, clean and conduct a quick diagnosis on the condition of the notebook. Each notebook health check will take about 15-25 minutes.

Vendor Date Location Time
Apple Mon & Tue, 6 & 7 Aug Helpdesk @ 46-01-07 9am to 5pm
HP Wed & Fri, 8 & 10 Aug
Fujitsu Mon & Tue, 6 & 7 Aug Helpdesk @ 72-06-02
Lenovo Wed & Fri, 8 & 10 Aug

MeL System Maintenance
Sat, 4 Aug, 10am to 4pm,
Intermittent Interruption on MeL

Please wait for a few seconds and refresh your web browser if you encounter intermittent interruption when you access MeL.


NPal Maintenance
Sun, 5 Aug 2012, 1-4pm

All NPal services for Staff and Students will be unavailable during maintenance on Sun, 5 Aug 2012 from 1 to 4pm for the application of security patches.


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