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Available to
Faculty, Staff
Overview
ECU-managed computers only. We are all responsible for the ECU information in our care. ECU follows the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and disables some default consumer-oriented features on ECU-managed computers. These measures:
- Increase security on ECU-managed computers
- Improve university network security
- Protect ECU data
- Meet state IT audit requirements
Other features are enabled and managed by IT admins only.
Managed Windows features*
NEW! Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft and provides both improved security and performance. All ECU-managed Windows computers are being upgraded over Summer 2025. See the Related Articles section of this page for a project overview link.
All installed (not cloud) software for your Windows 11 computer must be approved by the Technology Acquisition Committee (TAC) and follow TAC guidelines. Approved software can then be installed to your system through the Company Portal app.
Additionally, all files in your computer’s Documents, Pictures and Desktop folders (see File Explorer) are automatically saved to your ECU individual OneDrive cloud storage.
| Disabled for users (Windows 10 & 11) |
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- Capital One Shopping
- Minecraft
- World of Warcraft
- TeamViewer
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- TurboTax
- Coupon
- BitTorrent
- Dropbox Sync**
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Managed macOS features*
See the Related Articles section for links to FAQs and more information.
| Enabled for admins |
Disabled for users |
Disabled for users |
- Eject at Logout
- Activation Lock
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- Capital One Shopping
- Minecraft
- World of Warcraft
- TeamViewer
- TurboTax
- Coupon
- BitTorrent
- Dropbox Sync**
- Freeform
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- Family Sharing
- TV app
- Wallet & Apple Pay
- Game Center
- Game downloads
- Home app
- Password sharing
- iCloud sync**
- Find My Mac
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*Not a comprehensive list.
**Microsoft OneDrive is the only approved cloud storage solution for both sensitive and non-sensitive file storage at ECU. See the Related Articles section on this page to learn more.
Managed Browser Features
| Edge |
Firefox |
- Integration with Windows 11 widgets
- Snap layouts organize open windows
- Optimized for MS 365 web apps
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- The default home page is the ECU home page. Users can change this.
- Firefox accounts are disabled.
- The bookmark toolbar always shows. Users can turn off this feature.
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Software Exception Request
If you require a blocked software or app for ECU-related work, submit an ECU Technology Request form through the ECU PORT system to request an exception. Access to PORT is restricted; if you do not have access to the PORT system, please see your department administrator to submit the form on your behalf.
