MyPC - Computer Booking & Access Management
Real Time
PC Booking

MyPC has been specifically designed to meet the PC Booking requirements of schools, colleges and universities with Windows, Novell or RM Networks - and now for Public Libraries. The base package includes web-based booking for on and off campus users, block-booking facility for course tutors and technicians, client side warning messages and computer usage reports. In addition, iSPY can be activated at no extra cost to monitor what students are doing remotely via the MyPC administrator's web browser.
Please view the product brochure here (PDF).
What's new in V5 (PDF)
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Supports Windows, Novell & RM networks

Supports Windows and Macintosh clients

V5.0.26 Server Shipping

V4.1.17.9 Client Shipping
 

"MyPC has definitely revolutionised the way we run our open access computing. Both students and staff got used to the system very quickly, and the benefits have been enormous."

                    Janis Reid and Graeme Hodge
                    Learning Resource Centre
                    North East Surrey College of Technology
 

"We’d never go back to the old system now. We mainly bought MyPC as a way of controlling bookings, which it does very effectively, but we didn’t expect the other things that came with it – mostly, the improved behaviour of students and a more studious atmosphere throughout the LRCs."

                    Liz Wyman, LRC Manager,
                    Newcastle-under-Lyme-College

"The system is simple and clear to use, for both staff and students and is easily customised, any changes to the on screen messages taking effect immediately. An unforeseen benefit of the system is that it has forced students to take responsibility for their study time and also possession of their student cards."

                    Charlie Rasie (Library Manager) and
                    Amanda Crighton (Flexible IT Administrator)
                    Angus College
                    

"For LRC staff using the system the benefits were immediate. Staff have found the system very user friendly and intuitive to use. No longer did we have queues at the service desk; no longer were we required to intervene in disputes."

                    Helena Taylor, Faculty Librarian / Campus
                    Library Manager
                    Hartpury College

"MyPC definitely ensures that all our students are empowered to manage their time and their workload more effectively and without the frustration and panic which comes from searching for the elusive "free" computer at crucial times, and we all know that students always leave their work for submission to the very last minute!"

                    Laraine Cooper, Head of Learning Resources
                    Lincoln College

"We regard MyPC as the best purchase we have made in years, and wish we had done it sooner. We would recommend the system to anyone wanting to put the "learning" back in their learning resource centre."

                    Steve Cropper (Learning Resources Manager)
                    Wirral Metropolitan College
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 Spreadsheet layout shows when computers are available and allows students or staff to book them via a web browser or dedicated booking station(s). Librarians and support staff can also book computers for a user or a class.
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 Session length is constantly monitored with warning messages appearing at pre-configured intervals prompting the user to save their work. When their session expires the user is gracefully logged off and all programs are closed leaving the machine ready for the next user. Staff intervention is never required.
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 Corporate colours and logo can be included on the client logon and booking screens as MyPC is fully customisable to reflect your corporate identity.
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 MyPC allows for flexible licensing so you can start small and expand the system as you require.
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 Administrators can see exactly which computers are in use or available at any given time and can easily remove faulty PCs from the system to prevent accidental booking.
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 Tutors, librarians and support staff can book computers further ahead than students to allow block booking for classes or groups of users. MyPC's calendar configuration also allows days to be blanked out such as bank holidays.
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 Administrators can send messages direct to users and terminate their session early if necessary.
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 MyPC can display a compulsory Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP) which if not accepted by the user will log them off!
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 Users can be banned from the system but can still participate in block bookings when part of a class or group as MyPC does not require them to be disabled in NT, Active Directory or NDS.
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 MyPC is completely web based so computers, sites, and even banned users can all be controlled by the administrator from their web browser without visiting the server room.
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 Comprehensive reports can be compiled listing which computers have been used, where and by whom. These are all web based and can be extracted into CSV format for easy manipulation.
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 Fully integrates with leading print charging methods such as Uniprint.
 
 
Minimum MyPC Server Hardware Requirements

P3 1 GHz, 1024 MB Memory, Network Card, CD-ROM drive
8 GB Free Disk Space (ITS strongly recommends mirrored drives for redundancy) 
A Backup Device and associated software

 

The MyPC Server Requirements

Windows 2003 or 2008 Server with all the latest Service Packs and updates (32bit & 64bit)
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) with ASP.NET installed and enabled
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008  (including Express) with the latest Service Pack, installed in Mixed Authentication Mode

 

MyPC Clients Requirements

Windows XP Professional with all the latest Service Packs and updates.
Windows Vista / Windows 7 (excluding Home edition) 32-bit
Win 2003/2008 Terminal Server (including Citrix)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
OS X 10.4.x The MyPC Mac Client currently solely supports Mac OS 10.4.x

 
  Live links to customer sites:

MyPC @ Monash University Sth Africa 		Web site
MyPC @ Swinburne University Australia     Web site
MyPC @ College of NorthWest London Web site
MyPC @ Colchester Institute       Web site
My PC @ The University of Sheffield      
My PC @ Angus College  
My PC @ Bournemouth University
My PC @ Bradford College
My PC @ Hull College
My PC @ Chesterfield College
My PC @ Thames Valley University
My PC @ Chisholm - Australia
My PC @ Holmesglen - Australia
My PC @ Swinburne - Australia
My PC @ ACU - Australia
My PC @ William Angliss - Australia
My PC @ AUT - New Zealand

     



     
MyPC Case Studies:
           
Gateway College South Downs College
North East Surrey College of Technology Angus College
Hartpury College University of Sheffield
Chesterfield College Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Lincoln College Wirral Metropolitan College
Sir George Monoux College Newcastle Libraries
    MyPC Videos (youtube):
    Episode 2: How to use the PC booking system
How to book a PC at the Information Commons University of Sheffield
How to make a Group Room booking at the Information Commons University of Sheffield
How to edit your PC and Group Room bookings at the Information Commons University of Sheffield
Booking a library PC at Footscray Park (Victoria University - Australia)
MyPC Live Web server links (live demo:
Login to Demo Server
Queue Monitor
PC Availability Monitor
    Contact Details