Desktop Computer & Software

Information Technology Office Staff Services Desktop Computer & Software

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 Specification

Each PC consists of a System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse. Hardware configuration of a PC is as follows:
 
CPUIntel Core i7
RAM8GB
Hard Disk
1TB (running at RAID 1 mode – mirroring)
Drive COperating System
Drive DApplications and user data
 

Software Specification

Each PC is installed with the following basic software:
 
 
Operating SystemMS Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
Basic Office Automation Software
MS Office Prof. Plus, MS Outlook,
Acrobat Reader etc.
Email client   
Microsoft Outlook
Web BrowserChrome, 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:
HardwarePen Power, webcam, headset, etc.,
SoftwareSPSS, 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.