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March 2020

Mar 24, 2020

Beware of COVID-19 scams

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever for all campus members to remain vigilant and follow best practices for keeping all information secure. Cybercriminals are sending out…

Mar 18, 2020

Skill up and collaborate with remote learning

Special Note: For the latest G Suite and other online courses, see REPORTER. Many NC State employees are learning how to work remotely and now is an excellent time to brush…

Mar 16, 2020

Warmer weather and new IT workshops are signs of spring!

To support employees shifting to a remote working environment, OIT is moving several in-person workshops online. Updates will be added to REPORTER as more information is available, so check back…

Mar 16, 2020

Secure your Internet of Things

If you ever work from home, you could unknowingly jeopardize the university’s data as well as your own. Some smart home devices can hear you speak, and all of them…

Mar 16, 2020

Advanced Hangouts Meet functionalities available

In response to the threat of Coronavirus impacting normal business procedures, Google has enabled advanced Hangouts Meet functionalities to accommodate the increasing need to work remotely. These functionalities are in…

Mar 16, 2020

Google makes changes to multiple inboxes in Gmail

If you use “multiple inboxes” in Gmail, you will notice some new upgrades within the next few days. Multiple inboxes bundle emails of the same topic, such as key emails…

Mar 16, 2020

Google Shared Drives to become self-service process

Beginning March 25, the creation of Google Shared Drives at NC State will become a self-service process, and IT staff will not be notified when Shared Drives are created. OIT recommends…

Mar 16, 2020

You’re invited to participate in SpeedCon on April 18

The Technical Communication Association (TCA) of NC State is hosting its annual conference, SpeedCon, on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. online. Started in 2011, SpeedCon brings together…

Mar 16, 2020

Attention all macOS mobile device users

Mobile Security at NC State now offers detailed information to secure your macOS device, data and wireless connections. Launched last fall, the website was revamped to help the NC State campus community…

Mar 16, 2020

OIT to end Microsoft Windows virtual desktop access license

Note: This information was updated on May 14, 2020. On Monday, June 1, NC State will not renew the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) site license due to a significant…