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Customers getting helped by Tech Stop Staff, Photo by Kate Casper

Welcome

Tech Stop, the Office of Information Technology's student-focused technology center, is located at 101 Coffman Memorial Union. The Tech Stop provides a central location for students, faculty and staff to receive face-to-face technology consultations and support.   

Tech Stop offers walk-in assistance with and support for University technology services including e-mail client configuration; Internet password changes—including a self-service password change station for students; Symantec AntiVirus installation or assistance; consultations on virus removal; ResNet connection problem troubleshooting; updating drivers; common good software such as e-mail, UMCal, WebVista, and Moodle; and much more, including general "how do I get started with…." questions.

Latest News

Coffey 50 Open House

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us in celebrating the grand opening of the new Learning Environment, Computer Lab, and Tech Stop on November 13. See an invitation (PDF).

Windows 7 Is Now on Sale!

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Window 7 is now available through the University of Minnesota Microsoft Campus Agreement Program for Students.  Be sure to check out the site "Things to consider" before upgrading to Windows 7.  Windows 7 will be available for staff and faculty on 10/22/09.  If you are staff or faculty please see the Microsoft Academic Select Program for Faculty and Staff.

Related Links

  • You can get technology help from the 1-HELP Technology Helpline staff at Tech Stops and other campus locations, on the phone, and online.
  • Need more help than the Technology Helpline (1-HELP) can provide? For a nominal fee, the U Rent-a-Guru staff provides carry-in or on-site computer consultation and support services at Tech Stop and other campus locations.