UPDATE: Planned Network Maintenance in RLC and MGL Computer Labs Jan 4th

UPDATE: As of 320pm on 1/4, all of the computer lab switches were successfully upgraded.

ITS will be conducting network maintenance in the computer labs in RLC and Miguel Hall on Wednesday, January 4th, which will cause some localized network outages between 1pm and 4pm.

In order to improve the network reliability, there will be scheduled network maintenance in order to replace some old and outdated network equipment. This network maintenance will affect only the wired network in the following computer labs:

RLC Building Room 103 and 105 - from 1pm to 2pm
RLC Building Room 309 - from 2pm to 3pm
Miguel Hall Room 110 - from 3pm to 4pm

We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ITS at x-7973 or its@manhattan.edu

Classroom Technology Survey

Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on the latest generation Renovated Classroom.  We will use this feedback when planning for future renovations.
Click here for the survey.

UPDATE - Scheduled Network Maintenance - Jan 3rd at 7am in RLC Building

UPDATE: The network maintenance was completed successfully this morning. Both wired and wireless networks in RLC should be up as of 9am this morning. If you have any network issues, please contact ITS at x-7973 or its@manhattan.edu. We apologize for the inconvenience.

ITS will be conducting network maintenance in RLC Building on Tuesday, January 3rd, which will cause some localized network outages between 7am and 9am.

In order to improve the network reliability, there will be scheduled network maintenance in order to replace some old and outdated network equipment. This network maintenance will affect both wired and wireless networks for the entire building.

We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ITS at x-7973 or its@manhattan.edu

25Live Notifications Update

One of the most requested features in 25Live has been the ability to receive a system-generated notification (email) when a requested event space had been approved.  We are happy to report that this feature is now available and after weeks of testing has been activated for all users of 25live.

As of 12/21/2016, event/space requests submitted in 25Live will now include an email notification under the following conditions:

- Event Creation -
You will receive an email notification when you create an event confirming event details

- Event Change -
You will receive an email notification when a modification has been mode to your event by you or someone else.

- Location Approve/Deny - 
You will receive an email notification when the space approver approves/denies your space request.

TOP TIPS FOR SAFE ONLINE HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Before you start your holiday shopping, remember to STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: Make sure security measures are in place, understand the consequences of your actions and behaviors and enjoy the benefits of the Internet.

• Keep a Clean Machine: All the devices you use for shopping - including smartphones and tablets - should have up-to-date software including security software, operating systems, programs and apps.

• When in Doubt, Throw it Out: Links in email, tweets, posts, and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals compromise your computer. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it’s best to delete or if appropriate, mark as junk email.

• Think Before you Act: Be wary of   communications that offer amazing deals that sound too good to be true, implore you to act immediately - including those about a problem with an order or payment or ask you to view the website via a provided link.                                    

• Get Savvy about Wi-Fi Hotspots:  Don’t share personal or financial information over an unsecured network (a connection that doesn’t require a password for access). Using the direct web access on your phone (via a 3G/4G connection) is safer than an unsecured wireless network when on your mobile device.

• Make Sure the Site is Legitimate: This includes a closed padlock on your web browser’s address bar or a URL address that begins with https. This indicates that the purchase is encrypted or secured. For new sites, check online reviews.

• Protect your Personal Information: Be alert to the kinds of information being collected to complete the transaction. Make sure the information requested is only that needed to complete the transaction. Only fill out required fields on checkout forms. Check the website's privacy policy. Make sure you understand how your information will be stored and used.

• Use Safe Payment Options: Credit cards are generally the safest option because they allow buyers to seek a credit from the issuer if the product isn’t delivered or isn’t what was ordered. Credit cards may have a limit on the monetary amount you will be responsible for paying. Never send cash through the mail or use a money-wiring service.

• Keep a Paper Trail: Save records of your online transactions, including the product description, price, online receipt, terms of the sale, and copies of email exchanges with the seller. Read your credit card statements as soon as you get them to make sure there aren’t any unauthorized charges. If there is a discrepancy, call your bank and report it immediately.

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Google Drive Desktop App Ending Support for Windows XP, Vista and Server 2003

G Suite Update Alerts

Today, we’re announcing that on January 1, 2017 we will discontinue support for the Google Drive desktop app on Windows XP, Vista and Server 2003 since these platforms are no longer actively supported by Microsoft. The Google Drive desktop app (officially: "Google Drive for Mac/PC") will continue to function on these platforms, but will not be actively tested and maintained. If you are still on one of these unsupported platforms, we encourage you to move to a newer version of Windows to continue using Google Drive desktop app.

Release track:

Launching to both Rapid release and Scheduled release on January 1, 2017

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Reposted from the G Suite Update Alerts Blog
Originally Posted: 27 Oct 2016 11:26 AM PDT

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