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- Hardware Repair Services
The Brandeis Hardware Repair Shop offers authorized hardware diagnostics and repairs for Apple and Dell laptops or desktops belonging to current students, faculty, and staff.
- Knowledge Base
- Technology Services
- Devices and Software
- Computer Purchasing & Refresh
This article provides an overview of Brandeis University's hardware recommendations, procurement processes, mandatory device setups, and repair services for university-owned and personal computers. It outlines the minimum technical specifications for Windows and Mac devices, directs users to approved purchasing channels like MarketPlace+ or education stores, and lists required security steps—such as configuring eduroam, Duo MFA, disk encryption, and inactivity locks. Additionally, it defines the
- Knowledge Base
- Technology Services
- Devices and Software
- Computer Purchasing & Refresh
This article outlines the procedures for acquiring computers at Brandeis University through three primary channels: the centrally funded Faculty & Staff Refresh Program, which provides a primary device on a five-year cycle; departmental or research grant purchases, which must be routed through the Coupa/MarketPlace+ system using approved vendors (Dell and Apple); and personal purchases, which allow community members to access educational discounts through dedicated Apple and Dell portals. Notabl