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  1. Parallels Desktop for Mac

    Parallels Desktop is virtualization software that allows users to run Windows and Windows applications on their Mac computers. Wharton Computing recommends students on a Mac who need access to a Windows environment do so via Virtual Lab service....
  2. Faculty Whartonization Guide

    To ensure your laptop and mobile devices are set up according to Wharton best practices, follow the steps below. If you have questions or would prefer in-person assistance, please contact our Support team . Faculty use the Microsoft-bas...
  3. Software: MATLAB and Mathematica

    All Wharton Faculty, Staff, and Students have access to free copies of Mathematica and MATLAB while at Wharton.  These software packages are only available for Penn-related academic purposes or Penn-related academic research. Mathematica On...
  4. Canvas Student Mobile Apps

    Configuring and using canvas apps on mobile devices.
  5. Reserving Group Study Rooms (GSRs)

    Learn how to reserve a Group Study Room (GSR) as a Wharton Student.
  6. Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

    These information security policies, standards, and guidelines provide the minimum requirements for the Wharton community to: Enable the mission of the school. Increase trust and reduce risk. Address regulatory and legal requiremen...
  7. Transfer/Backup Wharton Email to a Personal Account (Students)

    Find out how to move emails from your Google@Wharton account to a personal account using various services.
  8. Blueprint Sites in Canvas

    This article will help you understand what a Canvas Blueprint site is and how to manage your Blueprint parent site and associated sites. This is a high-level overview and does not include all setup and configuration information. If you are using ...
  9. Wharton Virtual Backgrounds

    Your computer must meet the system requirements in order to use Virtual Backgrounds. Zoom supports “ virtual backgrounds ” – pictures or movies that can be set as your background to obscure whatever is behind you on camera. After setting ...
  10. Using web browsers with Learning Tools

    How to change Safari settings to allow Penn and Wharton learning tools to work inside Canvas