Computers, Printing, Software

Computers and Computer Equipment

  • At the library, you can borrow laptops, chargers, usb devices, calculators and more:
    guides.lib.berkeley.edu/libraryequipment
  • The STEP program provides needs-based loans for equipment:
    studenttech.berkeley.edu/step
  • Which computer to buy?  For students, we recommend a laptop.  If you're comfortable with MacOS, then consider a Macbook Air.  If you're comfortable with Windows, then there are plenty of top-5 or top-10 sites with recommendations.  Consider lightweight (since you will be carrying it around all the time).  We do not recommend a Chromebook.  

Printing Options

  • Active student athletes and ASC Tutors can print in our lab at 169 Chavez.
  • Create an account with the Open Computing Facility for access to computers and free printing:
    ocf.berkeley.edu/
  • At the library, you can print for a small fee using your Cal1 Card:
    lib.berkeley.edu/visit/print-scan

Software

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