Tech Central computers and software

Tech Central has computers, laptops and software for AUT students to use.​​​

Computer access in Tech Central

You can use AUT computers in Tech Central – some must be booked online ahead of time, but there are some you can use on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. You’ll find Tech Central in the Library on each campus, as well as at other general access areas.

Book a computer online at www.labbooking.aut.ac.nz

​​Software available on Tech Central computers

​Tech Central computers are loaded with various faculty images such as Business, Science-Engineering and Hospitality. These computers host specialised applications as specifically required by faculties. For example, Science and Engineering computers will have software​​ and applications which hospitality computers may not have. However, all the computers have the same general image which consists of the basic applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.​

Guidelines for computer usage

​Please act in a courteous manner and respect the rules set out in the AUT Computer Use Policy. These rules include:

• ​No playing games.
• No smoking, eating or drinking.
• No talking on cell phones.
• No unnecessary noise.

​The ICT Service Desk staff has the right to ask you to leave if you are causing disruption.