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Travelers should encrypt their devices to protect personal data from searches at airports and borders. iPhones are encrypted automatically with a passcode, MacBooks use FileVault, Windows PCs rely on BitLocker, and most Android devices are encrypted by default. Users should verify encryption settings and back up data before traveling.

Bates College provides free or discounted software for faculty, staff, and students, including ArcGIS, ChemDraw, JMP, MATLAB, Microsoft Office 365, SensusAccess, Read & Write, Wolfram Alpha Pro, Zoom, and Zotero. Some software is available for personal devices, while others are restricted to Bates-owned machines. Most licenses expire around July 1 and renew automatically, though some may require assistance. Faculty and staff can use the Bates VPN for off-campus access on Bates-owned machines.