About Desktop Computer & Software Each HKMU staff is assigned with a Desktop Computer (PC) for undertaking his/her daily work. For Information Security reason, please turn off your PC before leaving the office unless an anti-virus system scan is scheduled after office hours. The PC is equipped with a standard configuration of hardware and software. Hardware SpecificationEach PC consists of a System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse. Hardware configuration of a PC is as follows: CPU | Intel Core i7 | RAM | 8GB | Hard Disk | 1TB (running at RAID 1 mode – mirroring) | Drive C | Operating System | Drive D | Applications and user data |
Software SpecificationEach PC is installed with the following basic software: Operating System | MS Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit | Basic Office Automation Software | MS Office Prof. Plus, MS Outlook, Acrobat Reader etc. | Email client | Microsoft Outlook | Web Browser | Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge |
About Special Hardware / Software Special hardware and software are available for the support of teaching and daily administration works. For additional hardware/software, please submit service request via IT Service Desk. For details, please refer to “IT Service Desk”. For example: Hardware | Pen Power, webcam, headset, etc., | Software | SPSS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Create Cloud etc. |
About Work-At-Home software Work-At-Home software is available for staff to use at home for work. Staff is abiding by terms and conditions. The existing available software is listed below: - With-Secure (anti-virus program, for MS Windows only)
A staff can download the latest MS Office from his/her O365 account for home use, please read the terms and conditions carefully. Please refer to “O365”. Note: - ITO provides no support service on home devices.
About Software Update Rights TWO different types of user rights are assigned according to the grades of the staff: General User It is for staff of general grade. Installation/Change of application or program is NOT allowed. Administrator It is for staff of EO grade or above upon written request. Installation/Change of application or program is allowed. However, the staff should take FULL responsibility of the consequences. |