Internet Access

Xfinity is offering free:

1. Wifi hotstop https://wifi.xfinity.com
   1. If you are near a business there may be an Xfinitywifi wifi you can access for free, when you connect to it a screen like below will appear in your web browser
      Click on "Accept and Connect"
      
   2. If the xfinitywifi shows prices, then the free Xfinity wifi is not available in your area
2. Broad at home free for new customers from Xfinity who are low income https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

Complete list of all services during the COVID-19 https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-t-mobile-comcast-cox-verizon-and-more-take-fccs-pledge-to-maintain-customer-service-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Software 

1. Microsoft 365 Pro Plus and other software are avabile for all HCC students. To get started, go to https://portal.office.com 
   1. Logon using your HCC Email and HCC Email Password
   2. You can download and install Office 365 Pro Plus (which includes Word, Excel and Powerpt) to your Windows, and MacOS. For Android and iOS, go to the Apple store / Google Play  and download for free 
2. Adobe CC Software is available for all HCC students, please go to Adobe Login 
   1. Logon using your HCC email and HCC email password
3. AutoCad Software is available for all HCC students, please go to AutoCad Login 
   
   1. Create an account using HCC email and selecting "University/Post-Secondary" for institution type
   2. Once you have completed the form, and email will be sent to your HCC email to confirm.

HELP

1. For Canvas help, please use the Canvas help in Canvas
2. For Account help, please contact the IT helpdesk at 443-518-4444 or email helpdesk@howardcc.edu or fill this form at https://www.howardcc.edu/services-support/computer-help-desk-labs/online-self-service/forms/myhcc-form.html