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PAC Support

This page contains information on the PACs (public access computers). This page should be kept updated with the latest information on any technical issues that are encountered, along with how to resolve them.

To add files to this page, simply navigate to Y:\Blog\pac-support and copy the file to the appropriate sub-directory. PDFs are preferred, since they open inside the web browser.

To add a new heading to this page, simply navigate to Y:\Blog\pac-support and create a new folder.

Word versions of these documents are stored on the file server at Z:\Blog Working Files\PAC Support.

How To Guides

Accessing Save Locations Other than the Temporary Patron Drive (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Adding Text to a PDF (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Disabling the Popup Blocker (last modified: Aug 20, 2018)
Getting a Resume off of CareerLink (last modified: Mar 2, 2016)
How to Convert a PDF to an Image (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
How to Logoff, Restart, and Shutdown a Computer (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
How to Put Files on PAC Temp Patron Drives from a Staff Computer (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
How to Remove the Header and Footer from Printouts in Web Browsers (last modified: Aug 20, 2018)
Opening a PAC's Temporary Patron Drive from a Staff Computer (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Playing DVDs (last modified: Nov 17, 2017)
Previewing a Print when Print Preview does not work (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Print an Email Attachment (walk-through) (last modified: Dec 28, 2015)
Print an Email Attachment (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Printing Tips (last modified: Jan 5, 2018)
Printing Websites with Frames (last modified: Nov 9, 2017)
Resetting a Monitor's Display Settings (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Rip Music from a CD to a Flash Drive (last modified: Nov 17, 2017)
Safely Eject a Flash Drive (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Troubleshooting Frozen Computers (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Unblock a Blocked Website (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Using DocHub to Sign Documents (last modified: Apr 14, 2015)
Using MessageSend (last modified: Jan 8, 2016)
Working with Cypress Resume (last modified: Dec 28, 2015)

Informational

Acceptable Use and Computer Lab Policies (revised 02-25-2014) (last modified: Feb 25, 2014)
Computer Lab FAQ (last modified: Apr 13, 2007)
PAC Hardware Specs and Installed Software (last modified: Aug 20, 2018)
Security on the PACs (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Wireless Hot Spots on the MCLINC Network (last modified: Apr 21, 2009)

Known Issues

Deleted File Comes Back After Closing and Reopening File Explorer (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Document is Printing Slowly (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Occasional Issues Downloading Files in IE (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Opening External Links from Facebook (last modified: Dec 24, 2015)
Printing Groupon Offers (error 49.4C02) (last modified: Dec 24, 2015)
Printout contains Squares instead of Letters (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Websites that use Non-Standard Port Numbers (last modified: Dec 29, 2015)

Patron Resources

Databases (last modified: Jan 5, 2016)
Document Faxing and Signing (last modified: Jan 5, 2016)
Free Credit Reports (last modified: Jan 5, 2016)
IRS Tax Forms (last modified: Jan 5, 2016)
Resume and Job Searching Resources (last modified: Nov 11, 2017)
Unemployment Claims (last modified: Jan 5, 2016)

Polaris

Checking for Internet Access (last modified: Jan 13, 2016)
Placing a Block for Unpaid Prints (last modified: Jan 13, 2016)
Verifying a Patron's Age (last modified: Jan 19, 2016)