cron provide the Department of Urban Studies and Planning with IT support and facilitate access to other resources managed by IS&T (Information Systems & Technology). cron can advise users on equipment to purchase, and manage the day-to-day operations of the Department's computing infrastructure. (For a complete breakdown of specific services provided/supported by cron and those by IS&T and whom to contact, please consult Help.)

Useful Resources:

• Printing & Plotting
  • Plotting Tutorial NEW
  • Sustainable Printing Alternatives NEW
• Equipment Loan
• Web Portals & Tools
  • cronQ: Print Queue Management [MITnet/VPN + Certs]
  • SA+P Room Reservation Request [Certs] NEW
  • Faculty Office Hours [MITnet/VPN + Certs]
  • Thesis Submittal [MITnet/VPN + Certs]
  • DUSP Portal
• Software:
  • Public
  • Personal
  • Research
  • MIT Software Grid
• Rotch Library: GIS & Data Lab

How to:

• Install/test/maintain your MIT Certificates:
  • Mac & Windows (CertAid)
  • Apple iOS
  • Google Android
  • Test your MIT Certificates
• Passwords:
  • MIT Kerberos Account Password Policy
  • Create Strong Passwords
• DUO:
  • Setup/manage DUO devices
• Virtual Private Network (VPN):
  • Download & install GlobalProtect VPN
• Antivirus:
  • Install Sophos Anti-Virus
• Security:
  • Find My Mac (Apple Devices)
  • Learn how to avoid a phishing scam
  • How to report a phishing email
• ​Backups:
  • Setup/manage your CrashPlan backups
  • Backup your Mac with TimeMachine
  • Backup your Windows PC with FileHistory
• Drive Encryption:
  • Encrypt your Mac with FileVault
  • Encrypt your PC with Device Encryption (BitLocker)
• Firewall:
  • Turn on the Mac Firewall
  • Turn on Microsoft Defender Firewall
• Updates:
  • Setup MIT Windows Automatic Update Services
• Sharing:
  • Dropbox:
    • Setup/manage your Dropbox account
  • AirDrop (Apple Devices):
    • How to use AirDrop
  • Share your Outlook Calendar:
    • O365 users
• ​Websites:
  • Make a website at MIT
• 24/7 IT Support:
  • Contact IS&T Service Desk 24/7

DUSP Rooms & Classrooms:

• List of rooms/classrooms & supported technologies NEW
• Content sharing & Zoom Hybrid:
  • City Arena 09-255:
    • Zoom Room NEW
    • Content Sharing: Apple AirPlay & Windows Miracast NEW
  • Selected Rooms & Classrooms:
    • Zoom Hybrid, Apple AirPlay, Windows Miracast, HDMI

News & Updates:

• [03.28.2024] SA+P Room Reservation Request [Certs] NEW
• [01.19.2023] Changes to MIT’s open WiFi networks NEW
• [10.18.2022] MIT Office of Research Computing and Data (ORCD) is a newly formed group supporting core computing and data needs of the entire MIT research and education community. If you want to learn more check the ORCD website and their computing resources page. NEW
• [10.11.2022] Room 09-451: Installed & Configured Crestron VC Bar, AirPlay and Miracast  NEW
• [10.07.2022] CRON has completed the deployment of Zoom Room technologies in City Arena (9-255) NEW

   

  

• [09.22.2022] Room 09-415: Installed & Configured DUSP/CRON Zoom Room, AirPlay and Miracast
• [09.16.2022] Room 09-450: Installed & Configured Crestron VC Bar, AirPlay and Miracast
• [09.14.2022] Room 09-450A: Installed & Configured Crestron VC Bar, AirPlay and Miracast
• [09.14.2022] Room 10-485 (Studios): Installed & Configured Crestron VC Bar, AirPlay and Miracast
• [09.14.2022] CRON is updating AV technology in selected DUSP Rooms & Classrooms. Click here to check what's available and supported.