Students in the Faculty of Environment have access to a wide variety of computing facilities and software. For a detailed list of what software is installed in what lab, consult our software list.
Note: All labs are closed at the end of each term for approximately one week when the computers are re-configured for the upcoming term.
Computer Lab Usage Tips
Installing software on lab computers
Storing files at lab computers
- Double-check that you are signed into the OneDrive app.
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Save files to your OneDrive folder: C:\Users\<your_username>\OneDrive - University of Waterloo
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Note: Replace "<your_username>" with your actual WatIAM username. For example, if your WatIAM username is "jdoe" then use C:\Users\jdoe\OneDrive - University of Waterloo
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- Before you sign out, check to see if your OneDrive has fully synced. Refer to Microsoft's documentation for more information.
- For complex projects involving many files, the following tips may help:
- Set the project folder you are working on to "Always keep on this device". When you are done working, set it to "Free up space".
- To temporarily improve performance, click on the OneDrive app in the system tray and pause syncing. Before you sign out, resume syncing and ensure that your OneDrive is fully synced.
- You can temporarily use local folder on the computers (e.g., C:\Users\<your_username>\Downloads on Windows). Before signing out, back up your files to a USB drive and/or your OneDrive.