Due to high demand, we no longer have any laptops available to loan. Please check this page regularly for further updates.
Sheppard Library is open 24/7 during term time where you can study using Windows or Mac desktop computers.
Recently issued loan laptops will be due for return by Friday 26 May 2023.
If you no longer need the laptop for your studies, please return it to us a soon as possible so we can give it to another student. Laptops can be returned to the IT Specialist desk in StudyHelp, 1st floor in the Sheppard Library, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm only.
All laptops have full desktop software installed, printing functionality, on-screen sign-in instructions, and can be used on or off-campus. Loan Laptops are pre-installed with software programmes accessed via AppsAnywhere. You will not be able to install any additional software onto a loan laptop.
If you are using a loan laptop On Campus you must connect to MDXSDA Wi-Fi before signing in with your University User ID and password. If you are Off-Campus, a connection must be made to a secure Wi-Fi network followed by clicking on Network Sign-in before signing in with your Middlesex University user ID (e.g. AB123) and password.
To help you, the laptop features on-screen sign-in instructions or you can also read our detailed loan laptop sign-in instructions guide.
Important: We recommend you shut down and restart your computer around twice per week. This ensures your laptop receives the necessary software and Windows updates which are essential to laptop functionality.