2017 New Year, New You!
Seven tech things to think about in 2017. Update your computer. Not only is the new year a time for changes in your life, it’s a time for changes in your technology. It’s a fantastic time to update your computer. …
Chrome Extensions You’ll Love – Happy Valentine’s Day!
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to be a better student, procrastinate less, or be more organized then these Chrome Extensions are for you. Distraction-free viewing Mercury Reader (formerly Readability) allows you to focus more on the task …
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Tech Tip: Device Issues? Turn it off and back on again. Really.
When your computer acts up or apps stop responding or your Wi-Fi won’t connect, don’t panic. The easiest thing to try and fix any technology device issue is to turn the device off and then back on again. No, really. …
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PS4 Wi-Fi Broadcasting
Playstations can broadcast a Wi-Fi signal when they do not have an internet connection in order to play multiplayer online or Remote Play. Our network does not support broadcasted Wi-Fi signals. You must turn this function off when you are …
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 …
Recent Updates to Canvas – January 2017
There are several awesome enhancements to Canvas for the beginning of the Spring semester. Watch this short video to learn more. http://www.screencast.com/t/gaFYBkYoZH
Tech Tip: Office 365 for the Holidays
Don’t forget, as a student as Elizabethtown College, you can download Microsoft Office products for free from ITS onto 5 different devices. With this download, you’ll have free access to Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word. Follow the steps in …
Tech Tip: Out of Office Messages
Leaving your office for winter break requires some planning. It may not be quite as long as summer break, but you still may need to set your Out of Office Replies or change your Voicemail. Out of Office Email Response …
Phishing for Links
Recently, E-town was the target of a major phishing scam. Many users failed to recognize the misleading link in the email. Links in emails can present problems in two major ways: they can be infected with malware that can damage …
Tech Tip: Adobe Accessibility
Why make Accessible PDFs? We all know that making documents accessible to persons with disabilities is not only the moral thing to do, but it’s also the law. It may seem like a hassle to make your PDFs accessible, but …
Thankful for Wi-Fi Tips
Thankful for Wi-Fi Tips Last month, we gave you some Phishing Tricks (http://groups.etown.edu/its/2016/10/26/optimize-your-wi-fi-settings/) and Wi-Fi Treats (http://groups.etown.edu/its/2016/10/26/optimize-your-wi-fi-settings/). This month, we’re thankful for even more Wi-Fi tips! Apple users, this time it’s all about you. Android users, pay attention though; some of this is …
Tech Tip: Recording in PowerPoint
You may not have noticed, but PowerPoint allows you to record your presentation. This can include recording yourself through the camera, recording your voice with a microphone, and recording notes right on the slide with a laser pointer, highlighter, and …
Security for Your Mobile Device
Mobile devices are one of the most common ways to communicate and interact now. We can do nearly anything right from our smartphones such as banking, shopping, viewing medical data or history, and even working remotely. That information is good …
Tech Tip: VHS players are out!
VHS players on campus are no longer supported. Some classroom podiums may still have VHS players, but as these devices fail, we will not be replacing them. Faculty are encouraged to bring old VHS tapes to the Help Desk in …