Bronco Tec Tips and Tricks

"With a great smartphone, comes great need to charge said smartphone." -Someone... probably If you've ever been confused by ports and cables and connectors, this post will hopefully help! First off, with the advent of thinner and thinner smartphones, many companies are choosing to get rid of the headphone jack in favor of adapters or headphones that plug into the charging (and data) port. These adapters are readily available and in many different designs, however always check for compatibility and for quality before purchasing. Lightning Charging All iPhones since the iPhone 5 use the Lightning connector and cable. The "wall" end of the cable is most often USB for charging the iPhone. All iPads since the iPad 4, including all iPad Airs, iPad Minis, and iPad Pros, also use the Lightning connector. Adapting There are a wide variety of Lightning Adapters that allow you to connect your iPhone or iPad to different devices. Here are some exam

Everyone likes free stuff! An incredible number of students at Boise State have no clue just how much is out there for them to take advantage of as a student. The best and easiest is Microsoft Office! Normally up to $100 a year, every Boise State Student and faculty member get Microsoft Office 365 for FREE! Here's how you can get Office 365 for free! 1. Log into your my.boisestate.edu . 2. Type "Microsoft Office" in the search bar near the top of the page. 3. Click the first link to an OIT page . 4. Read through the information on the page, then click the link at the bottom . 5. Type in your Boise State login, you will be redirected to log into my.boisestate.edu if you haven't already. 6. Click the "Install Office 2016" link. 7. Once Office is installed, you'll login with your Boise State login. 8. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! Everyone needs to know how to take advantage of this amazing deal, so spread the word to everyone! If

Do you need some Boise State gear for a new baby Bronco? Stop by the Kid Kave in the Bronco Shop and check out our selection of infant clothing and toys! With adorable booties, onesies, tees, and more, we've got everything you need for your new little Bronco. 

Welcome to the Boise State Bronco Shop located in the Student Union Building! The Bronco Shop is excited to help prepare you for your first year here at Boise State University. Our text department is prepared to help you succeed by providing access to any books you might need for classes. With easy online access to your booklist through your Boise State account, you can order your books online through the Bronco Shop. You can also come into the store, and one of our customer service specialists would be happy to help you locate your books in person. The Bronco Shop is also prepared to help you in other areas of your classroom success! We have a variety of school supplies such as notebooks, binders, pencils, pens, art supplies, and a wide selection of other essential supplies you might need. Don’t forget to get your Boise State planner before you check out! With all of the important registration and course information due dates, this planner is perfect for keeping track of ass

Is your device protected? Even if you “KNOW” you take great care of your technology, are you 100% sure your friends will? If you are even slightly worried about your new, very expensive computer or tablet, or even brand new smart phone, you’re going to want to do yourself a favor and protect your devices! Safeware is a University Exclusive Protection plan; it’s only available to College students like yourselves. Here are a few quick details about the plan: Accidental coverage on top of the extended manufacturer’s warranty Everything from a coffee drowning to a failing hard drive is covered Varying coverage lengths and amounts to fit your personal needs Easy claim filing, online or over the phone: 24/7/365 Every plan comes with 6 months of Theft Protection Even devices you already own can be covered by Safeware Protect your device so you can enjoy it, instead of locking it in your closet so it never gets touched. Email broncotec@boisestate.edu or call 208-426-5496 for