College of Forestry

Forestry Computing Helpdesk

Lab Availability

All Labs

If the availability dashboard above does not load, you can view it directly here: Lab Availability Overview

View Individual Labs

Computer labs are available remotely if there is not currently a class in session. When class is in session, the lab will show as unavailable. 25Live schedules are provided below for each of the computer classrooms.

 

Use of Computer Labs Remotely

The physical machines in the computer lab/classrooms of Peavy and Richardson Hall have been made available for remote access using Remote Desktop (PC or Mac).  With a few exceptions, it doesn't matter which lab you choose to find an available machine. 

Finding an available machine

  • The image above shows real-time availability of computers.  For the best viewing of the lab itself, please use the individual lab links.
  • Click on one of the lab links.
  • Click on any of the green icons to see the name of the computer.

    Available computer name

  • You will now use this name to make a Remote Desktop Connection

Remote Desktop Connection

  • In this particular case the Computer or Connection name would be PFSC215LAB04.forestry.oregonstate.edu.  You'll use whatever available computer you find.
  • Instructions for Windows PC
  • Instructions for Mac
  • You will be logged out after 30 minutes of idle time.
  • Please use 'sign out' when you are done, rather than just disconnecting the session 
    Windows Sign Out
     
  • If you do happen to disconnect, rather than sign out, you will be logged out after 2 hours.