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Author: Mia

Student Tech Tips: Preparing for Break

Posted on May 5, 2022 By Mia

With the end of the semester upon us, it’s important for students to keep some tech tips in mind when getting ready for the upcoming break. Spring clean your devices The end of the semester is the perfect time to …

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Reminders for Faculty and Staff Over Break

Posted on April 28, 2022 By Mia

With the Spring semester soon coming to a close, ITS recommends some important considerations over the summer:  Set an out of office message One quick and helpful way to improve your experience during the break is by setting up an automatic email …

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Make Use of Etown’s Status Page

Posted on March 24, 2022 By Mia

Can’t log into your email? Can’t submit your assignment on Canvas? Can’t connect to your Zoom meeting? With Etown’s status page you can check if you’re not the only one experiencing the issue. Our status page displays the college systems …

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Tech Tip: Web Printing

Posted on March 10, 2022 By Mia

ITS offers many services to students, including printing. Often, first years and even upperclassmen don’t know the full scope of the printing services that E-town offers. Many students email themselves files and print them out from a computer lab. While …

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Using Digital Signage to Promote Activities

Posted on February 10, 2022 By Mia

Did you know? Using digital signage to promote activities and events isn’t limited to faculty and staff. Students and other members of the Etown community can access the digital signage request form through Jayweb in order to present information regarding upcoming meetings …

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ITS Reminders for Holiday Break

Posted on November 30, 2021 By Mia

As the holiday break approaches, there are a few important things ITS recommends you keep in mind. Before you leave for the break, you might want to consider changing your account password. This helps ensure that no possible login problems …

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Try the “Dictate” function in Microsoft Word or Outlook

Posted on November 23, 2021 By Mia

Did you know that the most recent versions of Microsoft Word and Outlook offer a voice dictation option? Added in a recent software update, Microsoft Word and Outlook have added a voice dictation option. Both programs now feature a “Dictate” button …

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Five Easy Ways to Maintain Your Privacy Online

Posted on October 19, 2021 By Mia

The internet can often be a double-edged blade. It’s an incredible tool for sharing and communicating, of course, but with that also comes caveats – if you’re not vigilant, personal information can sometimes be easily tracked or exposed. Want to …

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Enabling and Downloading Security Updates on Mac

Posted on October 5, 2021 By Mia

For college-owned Macs, please contact the Help Desk for assistance upgrading. For non-college-owned devices, ITS recommends that you not upgrade to a new full version of MacOS (Monterey) until ITS had tested it thoroughly and confirmed that it is okay to …

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Enabling and Downloading Security Updates on Windows

Posted on October 5, 2021 By Mia

Windows Update should be enabled by default on any device with Windows 10. All college-owned computers are updated weekly. The remaining information here is for non-college-owned devices having trouble connecting to the network. With the release of Windows 11, ITS …

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Disabling Windows News and Interests

Posted on September 14, 2021 By Mia

If you use Windows 10, you’ve likely noticed a new icon on the taskbar. Referred to by Windows as the “News and interests” tab, the icon appears in the form of a small weather forecast on the taskbar next to …

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