February 2021

Feb 15, 2021

Meet with custom backgrounds

Whether it’s an image of your remote office space or your favorite campus locale, you can now add it as a custom background in Google Meet.  You can choose to…

Feb 15, 2021

Google Meet mutes web notification content

When you share a Google Meet screen, are you constantly inundated with browser pop-ups for incoming email, chat or meeting reminders?  Google will now mute or “hide” the specific content…

Feb 15, 2021

OIT offers new training workshops

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a wide range of workshops to enhance your IT knowledge and skills. Join us to learn how to protect your privacy in…

Feb 15, 2021

Drive File Stream is now Google Drive for desktop

Drive File Stream is now called Google Drive for desktop. Google will be slowly rolling out this name change and other branding updates for its desktop sync tool used with…

Feb 15, 2021

Submit IT Purchase Compliance requests

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) reminds campus purchasers to submit IT Purchase Compliance requests as soon as possible.  OIT’s IT Purchase Compliance requires a review of all IT purchases…

Feb 15, 2021

Accessibility in the Classroom begins March 8

The NC State IT Accessibility Office invites University of North Carolina (UNC) System employees to participate in “Accessibility in the Classroom” from Monday, March 8 to Friday, April 16. This…

Feb 15, 2021

Google Groups renewals begin in March

The Google Service Team will email annual renewal notices to all Google Group administrative and technical contacts listed in Web Registry In March. If you are a contact, please be…

Feb 15, 2021

Update U2F security key for Duo authentication

Effective Feb. 1, when you log into Duo Security at NC State with a U2F security key, you will see a popup message in the Duo prompt that requests you…

Feb 15, 2021

Protect your tax information

It’s Data Privacy Month and the beginning of tax season! Now is the perfect time to learn more about protecting your identity and tax data. The IRS has reported a…

Feb 15, 2021

OIT to change 2FA enrollment policy for new hires

Beginning Monday, March 1, NC State will require new hires to enroll in its two-factor authentication (2FA) solutions — Duo Security and Google 2-Step Verification — within 14 days of…