For faculty and staff with student workers who need to access files and send emails on their behalf, just telling the student their login credentials may seem like the simplest option. Unfortunately, this gives the student worker access to all…
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The Anatomy of a Phishing Email
How good are you at spotting phishing? Do you notice anything wrong with this email? See if you can spot all the signs of phishing. (Hint: if you click the photo, it will open in another tab for easier viewing.)…
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IRS Scams: Happy Tax Season!
It’s coming. That dreaded day is coming. Tax Day. But not everyone loathes tax season. For some scammers, it’s payday. Thousands of people have lost personal information and countless amounts of money to tax scams. Here are a few common…
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New Year, New You 2018
As few as 25 years ago, communication was mostly limited to face-to-face interactions or word of mouth. With the tech age we live in now, communication has changed, and so too have conventions and manners. Below are 10 tech faux…
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Posted in Digital Citizenship, Home Page Tagged with: computer, email, faculty, password, phone, security, social media, staff, students, technology, web
Tech Tip: It’s Time to Change Your Password
Welcome back to campus! It’s that time of year again. Classes are starting and passwords need to be changed! It is best to change your password occasionally to maintain security for your account. When you change your password, it must…
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Posted in Canvas, Digital Citizenship, Home Page, New Student Tips Tagged with: email, faculty, Outlook, password, security, staff, students, technology
Tech Tip: Outlook Search Folders
It can get pretty tiring scrolling through hundreds of emails and picking out the one that you’re looking for. And what if you want to find multiple emails that are scattered throughout your inbox? Wouldn’t it be so much easier…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Home Page, Office 2016 Tagged with: computer, email, faculty, Outlook, staff, students, tech tip, technology
Organizational Apps for Busy People
Regardless of whether you’re a student or a teacher at E-Town, you’re probably a busy person who could use a little more down time to relax. These free organization apps will help you get your life together and maximize your…
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Tech Tip: Cleaning Out Your Email
Your day is going pretty well. You’re in a good mood, you’re feeling productive, and nothing seems to faze you. But then you get the dreaded message. Outlook has a couple of different ways that you can clean out…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Home Page Tagged with: computer, email, faculty, staff, students, technology
Think You’ve Been Hacked?
How do you know if you’ve been hacked? Maybe your friend tells you that they’ve received a spam-like email from your account. Maybe you start to notice unusually large amounts of pop-ups, redirecting webpages, or plugins that you don’t remember…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Digital Citizenship, Web Tips Tagged with: computer, email, faculty, password, security, staff, students, technology
ITS Information for Grads
When you graduate a lot in your life changes. Everything can be very overwhelming. What happens to your network folders? What happens to your email? How do you forward emails? What do you do with Symantec now that you’re graduating?…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Digital Citizenship, Home Page Tagged with: computer, email, grads, knowledgebase, MSOffice, Office 2016, Office 365, password, students, technology, Wireless
Keep Your Private Information Private
You leave digital footprints wherever you go on the internet. It’s important to ensure that these footprints contain only what you intend to share. Protect yourself from both embarrassment and identity theft with these tips. Have a variety of…
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Posted in Digital Citizenship, Home Page, Web Tips Tagged with: email, faculty, password, security, social media, staff, students, technology
Tech Tip: Out of Office Replies and Phone Messages
Leaving your office or campus for the summer requires some planning. Here are a few things that you should keep in mind before heading out for a well-deserved break: Out of Office Email Response Setting your email to automatically reply…
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Posted in Digital Citizenship, Home Page, Phone Tips, Web Tips Tagged with: email, faculty, Outlook, phone, staff, tech tip, technology, voice mail
Spring Cleaning Your Devices
Spring is a time of renewal. Flowers are blooming, and you drag everything out of the Tupperware cabinet and re-organize. While you’re at it, you should spring clean your devices too. From wiping the dust from under the case to…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Digital Citizenship, Home Page, New Student Tips, Phone Tips, Web Tips Tagged with: computer, email, faculty, MSOffice, password, phone, security, staff, students, technology, web, Wireless
What’s Your Backup Plan?
Personal devices make it much easier to work on the go, but they’re easier to steal or misplace. Keeping your devices secure is crucial in this age of identity theft. Here are a few ways to make your device easier…
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Posted in Computer Tips, Digital Citizenship, Home Page, Phone Tips, Web Tips Tagged with: email, faculty, security, staff, students, technology, web
Phishing Scams are Getting Even Smarter
It used to be easy to spot a phishing scam. Now, phishing scams are getting smarter and clever. We’ve spent all month talking about phishing scams. Now take the test. Take a look at the email below. At first glance,…