Tech Resources

Tech Resources for Researchers

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IT Support

Get fast and friendly support how and when you want it—including holidays.

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High-Speed Internet

Connect to fast and secure internet access across campus so your discoveries never slow down. 

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Software & Apps

Access dozens of free and price-reduced software titles and products. 

Frequently Asked Questions

You don't have to know all the answers. Let us help you get started with some common questions asked by Pitt researchers like you. 

PittNet VPN might be right for you. Access to the vast majority of University resources does not require use of the PittNet VPN. However, some restricted University resources can only can be accessed from the University’s network, like departmental file servers, research environments, and workstations located on campus.

Here is a helpful article from our Panther Bytes Blog that may help you decide if you need to use PittNet VPN: When to Use and Not Use PittNet VPN While Working Remotely 

Yes, Online Survey System (Qualtrics) is the perfect tool for you. Easily create a survey, collect and store data securely, analyze responses, and present results using professional-quality graphs with Qualtrics.

Yes, we have organized some guidelines, policies, and tips for using tech resources for remote researching. 

General Considerations

Research Outside the U.S.

Contact us any time for guided assistance in learning more about technology resources available to you through the University and exploring other topics related to technology. 

For self-guided learning, we recommend exploring LinkedIn Learning. University students, faculty, and staff can access LinkedIn Learning at no cost with a Pitt email address.