Connect to a remote desktop
The computers at the computer lab often got the most recent version of the IMT software already installed and ready to use. These computers can also be accessed remotely. See our Guide to IMT Remote desktop access.
Connect to VPN
A Virtual Private Network is used to connect to another network from home, in this case NTNUs network. This is useful when you have to use services or webpages that are only available on campus. For instructions on how to use VPN see NTNU's guide on VPN.
Connect to your home directory via Windows / Map network drive
NTNU's file servers allow students and employees to connect to different NTNU directories as if they were their own station in Windows. At NTNU Innsida there is a great tutorial on how to connect to your home directory via Windows.
Create a virtual machine
The use of virtual machines are often necessary when a program is designed for only one OS, and that's not the one you have. We have made step by step tutorial guiding you through the whole process at Installing a virtual machine.
Create your own website
Student and employees can create their own websites at http://folk.ntnu.no. Instructions on how to do this can be found at Innsida, see Create your own website.
Instabart
Instabart er en side for deg som er student i bartebyen. Siden inneholder direktelenker til ulike NTNU-tjenester. Noen av dem vil du trenge nesten daglig, andre vil være superpraktiske en gang iblant - vi anbartfaler at du sjekker ut alle.BibTeX Referencing reference @misc{instabart, title={Instabart}, url={https://instabart.no/}, journal={Instabart}, author={Instabart}}
English: Instabart is a page who helps you with direct links to all NTNU-services.
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Install Windows on a Mac
The Guru service (Gurutjenesten) is a support service for students and employees at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE), but they will do their best to help other students as well
. They have made some great guides on this topic:BibTeX Referencing reference @misc{gurutjenesten_2019, title={NTNU Wiki}, url={https://www.ntnu.no/wiki/display/idiguru/IDI-Guru Home}, journal={IDI-Guru Home - IDI-Guru - NTNU Wiki}, author={Gurutjenesten}, year={2019}}
Printers
To install the NTNU printers is usually only necessary once. Information about the student allowance for printing and prices for printing and copying for students can be found here. Tutorials are provided by NTNU Innsida.
Your nearest printer can be found via MazeMap. Find the building you are in and search for "Åpen tilgjengelig skriver" and you will see which printers are located nearby.
Recover overwritten/changed/deleted files from your home directory
The IT helpdesk has made an article on how to recover old files (up to 10 weeks) from your storage area at NTNU. This is a really nice feature, and can save you a lot of work if you are unlucky.
Tips and tricks for coding
See our dedicated page on Tips and tricks for coding.
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