A workstation is a personal computer or a public workstation intended for use by University staff and students. The service includes the acquisition and deployment of the workstation, basic applications, support during use and removal from use of the workstation. Use your own user account when logging in to the workstations.
Quick help
Essential tools
- University Menu
Information about the computer and your user account is easily accessible, which makes it easier to submit a support request, for example. - HY Assistant
Key tools brought together in one handy tool - Software Center
Install programs yourself from the Software Center - Always on VPN (AoVPN)
Easy and safe working even outside the university - EduVPN
You will need a separate EduVPN connection to for example access library databases - Lenovo computers and how to update them
Find out more about how to keep your Lenovo computer up to date
Read more about Windows workstation services
Setting up a new computer
An energy-saving tip from one of our customers
Even if the screen saver is not enabled, the time set in the settings affects when the screen locks.
Solution: Enable the screen saver, change the time setting to longer than one (1) minute, and then disable the screen saver again.
Detailed help
Video instruction
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