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1. E-mail (Using E-Mail, E-mail programs, configuration, LISTSERVS, Mailing Lists, junk e-mail)
2. SPAM / Junk eMail / SCAM
3. Newsgroups
4. Browsers
5. Security
6. Virus Protection
7. VPN
8. UABwifi [wireless access]
9. LDAP
10. Network Problems
11. Windows95 & Windows Software
12. Remote Access (Dialing Up, Modems, UAB Connection)
13. Personal Web Pages
14. UAB Electronic Phonebook
15. Student Information System
16. FTP
17. Buying Computers
18. Buying Software
19. More Information about Computers and Networks

OTHER FAQ's
FAQ for UAB Local Area Network / System Managers

USING E-MAIL

• E-mail Quick Start
• How do I check my UAB Central Exchange e-mail?
• How do I check my UAB DPO e-mail?
• I'm not receiving my @uab.edu e-mail. It is set up to  forward to my Yahoo mail.
• How do I change my BlazerID or What is a Mail-only alias and how do I create one?
• I can receive my UAB DPO e-mail from home fine, but I cannot reply or send e-mail.
• How do I authenticate to send e-mail to an off-campus address when I'm off-campus?
•  SPAM, Scam
  • A CAN-SPAM Act Report to Congress
    • Appendix 2: Part III of the Commission’s National Do Not Email Registry Report
  • How do I report SPAM (junk e-mail)?
  • How Do I Set Up A Spam Tag Rule Filter?
  • Helping Users Avoid Junk E-mail Messages in Outlook 2003
  • Managing Messages by Using Rules in Outlook 2003
  • How do I report fraudulent e-mail or a scam?
• People are receiving only part of the first line of my e-mail message
• Where is Birmingham in relation to GMT?
• I am changing my e-mail address -- how can I be sure not to lose any e-mail?
• Invalid Page Fault in Netscape Navigator Mail
• Strange Microsoft Exchange/Outlook Attachments
• Office XP Outlook Attachments and Non-Exchange Recipients
• MS-TNEF Attachments
• I need to have my password reset
• EUDORA
• EUDORA Tech Support and FAQs
• How do I set up Eudora for Macintosh?
• How do I set up Eudora for Windows?
• Using Eudora Light for Windows 98, 95 or NT, how do I set up multiple users on a single computer?
• How do I share a MAC with another Eudora user?
• How do I set Eudora's time/date?
• Installing and Using Ph Directory service in Eudora.
• Finding E-mail Headers in Eudora
• NETSCAPE MAIL
• Setting up Netscape Navigator for multiple users
• Installing and Using LDAP Directory Service with Netscape
• Finding E-mail Headers in Netscape
• How to Configure Netscape 7.2 to POP Exchange E-mail.
• OUTLOOK MAIL
• Setting up an account in Outlook to POP your e-mail from our server.
• Installing and Using LDAP Directory Service with Outlook
• Finding E-mail Headers in Outlook
• How to setup SPAM Rules in Outlook
• How Do I Set Up A Spam Tag Rule Filter?
• Helping Users Avoid Junk E-mail Messages in Outlook 2003
• Managing Messages by Using Rules in Outlook 2003
• PEGASUS MAIL
• Installing and Using LDAP Directory Service with Pegasus
• Finding E-mail Headers in Pegasus
• Permanently Forwarding Pegasus Mail

LISTSERVS - Mailing Lists

 
• Joining the Faculty Senate LISTSERV mailing list

BROWSERS

• Change font size in Internet Explorer
• Check Your Browsers Encryption Strength
• Clearing Your Browsers Cache Memory

USENET NewsGroups

• Using Outlook Express 6 to access NewsGroups

SECURITY

• Turn off Windows Scripting Host (WSH)
• Protect your PC from Denial of Service attacks and break-ins
• Protect your Macintosh from Denial of Service attacks
• Securing NT Server from the Anonymous User hole
• Internet Explorer is vulnerable to the Freiburg attack

VIRUS ( See our list of known bugs, solutions, and sources of information. )

• What are Internet Hoaxes?
• "If It Sounds Too Good To Be True...It Probably Is"

Why am I getting the message: "I think User.Application Name is a big stupid Jerk

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

VPN Setup

VPN Connection Dropping Issue With Windows XP SP2

VPN Connection Dropping Issue

UABwifi [Wireless access]

UABwifi Project

UABwifi Setup

UABwifi Setup for XP

Ldap (Directory lookup)

Ldap Setup

UAB ELECTRONIC PHONEBOOK

• Why isn't my E-mail address listed in the UAB Electronic Phonebook?
• How do I change my host based e-mail address?
• How do I add my nickname to the UAB Electronic Phonebook?

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

• My AOL Browser does not read UAB Class Schedule webpages
• www.students.uab.edu

PERSONAL WEB PAGES

• Where do I get a Personal Home Page?
• How do I use Microsoft Explorer to upload files using FTP
• How do I upload web pages using Netscape?
• How do I upload web pages using WS_FTP?
• How do I delete files from my personal web space?
• How do I use my AOL browser to delete a file on my DPO web site?
• How (and where) do I announce my web site?
• I need to have my password reset
• Some tools for web site developers

CONNECTING TO THE UAB CAMPUS NETWORK and INTERNET

• How do I set up DNS (Domain Name Service) ?
• How do I request a Domain Name such as "MyDepartment.uab.edu" ?
• Why does my laptop connect to the network fine from home, but then it doesn't work on campus?

REMOTE ACCESS (DIAL-UP)

• Finding your COM port in Windows 95
• Connecting to the Internet with Windows95 Dial-Up Networking
• What settings will optimize my CampusCWIX dialup connection?
• Laptops and unusual hardware configurations
• More about remote access at UAB

NETWORK PROBLEMS

 
• Testing a network connection to see if it's active; where to report broken network connections

WINDOWS 95

 
• How do I know which Windows program to use to open a file?
• Windows95 Bugs and Annoyances
• Windows95 Missing Operating System
• How do I find my IP number?
• How do I find my MAC address?
• How to view a Word/Excel/PowerPoint file
• No-charge software for UAB users

FTP PROBLEMS

• Denial of FTP service: My browser works fine, but I cannot FTP this file.
• Can't FTP the software from www.dpo.uab.edu/software/ .
• Is there an FTP account that I can use for file transfers?
• Using Netscape for FTP

BUYING COMPUTERS

• Where do I buy computers at UAB Pricing? (for either departmental or personal use)

BUYING SOFTWARE

• Available Site Licenses
• UAB Site Licensing Committee (SLAC)

USEFUL ON-LINE RESOURCES

 
• Comparison Computer Components Shopping
• Tips for PC users
• More information about computers and software

For additional assistance contact UserServices@uab.edu

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