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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) request that everyone shut down their computers and turn off all unnecessary electrical equipment before leaving campus on Friday, July 19. The power reduction is necessary to allow FMP to perform maintenance on the main incoming high voltage electrical switchgear in the Bronson substation. FMP will be... More
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
FMP and Honeywell along with ITS have implemented IT upgrades at each workstation in Robertson Hall. These upgrades are energy saving features through the use of Smart Strip Power Bars and Computer Sleep software. The following power management services will be enabled in Robertson Hall on July 10th. Smart Strip Power Bars These power... More
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Internet is not a safe place. There are viruses, hackers, and a multitude of identity theft scams; yet everyday we use the Internet as a primary means of communication. Top 10 tips to protect yourself online Never share your passwords. If someone does not have a password to gain access to a resource,... More
Friday, May 10, 2013
If you’re considering a iPad for work, or already working with one, let Carleton’s very own iTeam lead you through a whirlwind introduction to using iPads in the workplace. Date: Thursday, May 30 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 Where: 608 Robertson Hall The iTeam will touch on many topics to make your iPad or iPhone... More
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Performing basic computer safety maintenance is your first step to preventing nasty viruses from infecting your computer. 3 things you can do to protect your computer: Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software. At Carleton, all computer labs and staff/faculty workstations have Symantec installed. Symantec is available to staff and faculty... More
Monday, March 11, 2013
ITS manages over 4, 200 workstations on campus, the majority of which have the Windows 7 image installed. Approximately 700 workstations are still running on Windows XP. In 2014, Microsoft will be ending their support for XP. ITS requires all workstations be migrated well before support is discontinued. The target date to have all... More
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Portable Storage Devices (PSDs) are small, portable devices capable of storing and transferring data. They include USB/Flash drives, smart phones, iPods, and portable hard drives. The portability of data in the digital age is convenient, however, these small media types are often not protected appropriately. If the PSD is lost or left unattended,... More
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Theft on campus accounts for tens of thousands of dollars worth of personal and university property loss every year. Along with the financial burden comes the loss of valuable personal and academic information. To protect your laptop: Most laptop theft occurs when devices are left unattended. To prevent laptop theft: Never leave your laptop... More
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A reminder to all Carleton employees: If you are using a USB drive, be careful to take proper care and control of the device. IT Security Tips for using USB drives: Do not leave sensitive files on it that contain personal information about students/faculty staff. Store your USB drive in a safe place. Delete... More
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The infographic below highlights things that happened in the world of ITS in October. Click on the image for a larger... More
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Computer viruses pose a threat to your computer and the information stored on it. One easy way to help protect yourself from harmful computer viruses is to scan your USB drive each time you connect a USB key to your computer. To scan your USB drive: Double click ‘my computer' located on your desktop.... More
Friday, March 9, 2012
On March 20, 21 and 22 focus groups were held with both students and faculty to gain insight into the use of the 25 Student Public Labs that are located across campus. Thank you to those who participated. Your input will help to improve the student lab experience. Below are the questions that were... More
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