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How can I create an account for computer access at SSC?

UCLA Tech Resources Social Sciences Center for Education, R...

Social Science Computing labs are available to faculty, undergraduate students taking a Social Sciences course and both graduate and undergraduate students in a Social Science Major.Social Sciences Computing has six labs available for instructional purposes du...

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SSC

Protecting Your Work in the Computer Labs

UCLA Tech Resources

Protecting Your Work in the LabsIf you are using one the computer labs, it is crucial that you consistently save your work.Most importantly, save your email attachments before editing them.When you receive an email with an attachment, it is important that you ...

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labs
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save
SSC

Simple Way to Lock Your Computer

MacOS, Windows, and Linux

Simple way to lock a Windows computerYou can create a desktop shortcut that will lock your computer when you double-click it:1. Right-click the desktop and select New, then Shortcut. This will open the Create Shortcut Wizard.2. For the location of the item, ty...

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shortcut
workstation

Does UCLA offer computer loans for students?

UCLA Tech Resources

The UCLA Financial Aid Office provides information about cpmputer loans and how to apply for one:http://www.fao.ucla.edu/faqs/loananswer/la8.htmlThe information is provided belowas described by UCLA FAO._________________________________________________________...

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loan
purchase

I have Windows XP, how can I restore my computer to a previous configuration?

MacOS, Windows, and Linux Windows XP

You can use a feature called �System Restore� to restore your Windows XP PC to a previous working configuration.Click Start → Programs → Accessories → System Tools → System Restore.Remember that the Windows XP default desktop view and Start menu are diffe...

Windows XP
configuration
restore
system restore
Windows

How do I enable special add-in and tools in Excel?

Applications/Software Microsoft Office

You can turn on certain tools in Excel such as data analysis tools or equation solving tools from Excel itself.Once Excel has been installed completely:Navigate to TOOLs and then Add Ins.You can check the box next to each free tool offered by Excel for free.

Office
add-ins
Excel

Where Can I Check Out a Projector If I'm a Student?

UCLA Tech Resources CLICC

CLICC offers portable projectors for checkout.For more information, please see http://www.clicc.ucla.eduor call 310-206-0271

CLICC
student
projectors
rental

Convert Pdf to Word/Text with OmniPage

Useful Links

To convert image files to a word or text format using OMNIPAGE Pro.If you haven’t already scanned your document, you can scan it and save the file.(You can scan it using the built-in OCR reader which may save you lots of time, but the reader sometimes isn’t as...

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omnipage
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Word

Software available at Social Sciences Computing (SSC)

UCLA Tech Resources Social Sciences Center for Education, R...

See this page for a list of the software available on SSC lab machines: Software - UCLA Social Sciences Computing

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computer labs
SSC
labs

Utilizing Dropbox as working directory for Stata (Mac)

Applications/Software

When working with Stata, you must set a working directory for your programs.Typing cd tells you what the current working directory is. This directory is where Statawill look for data to use or change or save a log file. By default, Stata uses /Users/username...

Dropbox
MAC
Stata