What Is...?


    What is a Virus?

    Computer viruses are software applications that are designed and written to destroy or corrupt data.

    What is a USB Drive?

    A USB Drive also known as a flash drive, keychain drive, thumb drive, pen drive, or wallet drive is a form of digital storage.

    What is a Uniqname?

    Your UNIQNAME (pronounced "unique name") is a personal identifier that is required for using computing services across the U-M campuses.

    What is PaperCut?

    PaperCut is the new system that ITS uses to keep track of student printing in the computer labs on campus.

    What is the U-M Online Directory?

    U-M Online Directory is campus directory for the University of Michigan including all Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn students, faculty, and staff.

    What is Spyware?

    Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) that acquires personal information from your computer and reports it to another computer system or user without your knowledge or permission.

    What is Spam?

    Spam is unsolicited email on the Internet.

    What is a Secure Password?

    Secure passwords are needed for all university password services: LAN, Kerberos, PIN.  This quicknote will assist in creating a secure password.

    What is RSS?

    RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is an XML-based format for sharing and distributing Web content, such as news headlines.

    What is your Homepage?

    Your Hompage directory is web site space allocated on the server that is available to each student, faculty, or staff member.

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