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Information Technology on Wireless and Wired Internet in the Residence Halls
September 13, 2017, by Stan Waddell
Effective and efficient delivery of network access is integral to the University community. It touches every part of daily life here at UNH, including residential life, academic delivery, and research. The UNH network can see devices that range from desktops, laptops, and smart phones to high performance computers and gaming consoles. Each of these devices carry their own types of connection and throughput needs.
The wireless network in the residence halls is now more modern and has faster connectivity than the aging wired infrastructure. In order to assure the best support and a modern network platform, wireless is now the primary form of access for the dorms. Access to the UNH wireless network in the dorms is available by using UNH-Secure and UNH-Public. If you have a device that is having problems connecting to wireless or lacks a wireless adapter, please contact the IT Service Desk at 603-862-4242.
Over recent years, the campus community has placed increasing...
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UNH IT Hosts National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events
September 22, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Cybercrime and identify theft are epidemics requiring more than just mindfulness and diligence. The fight against both necessitates arming ourselves with as much knowledge and understanding of how malicious attacks are carried out, and how we, as a community, can work individually and together to prevent outbreaks from causing personal and institutional harm.
UNH Information Security Services (ISS) is committed to keeping the personal data of...
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How to Stay Safe in the Era of Card Skimmers
September 19, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Card skimmers are becoming more prevalant. (Image courtesy of Flickr)
The use of credit and debit card skimmers to steal personal data is escalating globally. In short, thieves use these devices to steal account information off the card’s magnetic strip at pay terminals at gas stations and other self-service payment venues. They then use this data to make online purchases, create duplicate cards, and raid bank accounts.
While these skimmers can be difficult to detect, there are some...
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Equifax Data Breach
September 8, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Equifax, one of the nation’s largest American credit agencies, announced on Thursday, September 7, 2017 that it is the latest to suffer a mega-data breach from a cyberattack. More than 143 million people could be affected. Consumers may check whether their personal data may be impacted at https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact.
If you are among those identified as being potentially impacted, Equifax suggests enrolling in their one-year, complimentary identity theft...
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Technology for New and Returning UNH Students: To Know and To Do
August 21, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
UNH Student at University Day, 2016
Welcome new and returning UNH students! UNH Information Technology and Academic Technology support your use of technology at UNH in your academic and social lives.
In preparation for the coming year, we assembled two lists: To-Do and To-Know. Completing both will help ensure you are ready to roll from day one. Feel free to ignore the tasks you’ve completed.
To Do
UNH Wifi Configure your devices from home now to ensure you’re ready before you set...
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UNH Network: Safe, Reliable Internet for All
August 21, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Student accessing wireless at UNH (Photo by Susan Dumais)
Safe, reliable internet access is integral to the University community. It touches every part of daily life here at UNH, including research and recreation alike.
Over the last year, UNH IT completed a campus-wide, $2.9M wireless upgrade, completed in just under 10 months, and four months ahead of schedule. During this overhaul, IT reengineered several processes to include wireless onboarding, authentication, and authorization to...
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Third Annual UNH Tech Fair on Thursday, September 14: Get Off on the Right Foot with Technology
August 21, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
UNH Students at the 2016 UNH Tech Fair
The Third Annual UNH Tech Fair will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 4:00-7:00 PM under the Big Tent on The Great Lawn (in front of DeMeritt Hall). The Tech Fair is free and open to all UNH Students. UNH IT will give away technology prizes, including an iPad, Beats Headphones, Air Pods, and Bluetooth speakers. This event is a great way to get acquainted with technology at UNH, whether you're a first year or returning student.
Upon entry,...
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Open for Business: UNH IT's Move-In Weekend Hours
August 17, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Welcome back students and faculty! Here are the hours for UNH IT services and support during 2017 move-in weekend:
Service
Description
Location or phone
Friday, 8/25
Saturday, 8/26
Sunday, 8/27
AT Support Center
In-person support
Third floor - Main Level
Dimond Library
8:00AM-5:00PM
10:00AM-4:00PM
10:00AM-4:00PM
AT On-site Support
IT Staff in residence halls to assist students
All residence halls (rotating)
10:00AM-5:00PM
10:00AM-5:00PM
10:00AM-4:00PM
Computer Repair Services...
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Academic Technology Offers Free Training Sessions
August 2, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
This month, Academic Technology scheduled two Open Session w/Special Topic sessions, each focusing on myPages (https://mypages.unh.edu), the replacement for the former Pubpages personal website service. The special topic takes up the first hour of the open session – from 9:00-10:00 AM in both cases – and the remaining time is available to all for Drupal questions, tutorials, and guidance. Faculty who are planning to use myPages are encouraged to attend. Registration is required for the special...
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Lean for Leaders Training: Leading in a Lean Culture
August 1, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Register
New Hampshire Public Television, Room 223
Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
The UNH IT Project Management Office is offering a free Lean for Leaders series, which provides leaders with an awareness of Lean in higher education and what it means to lead in a Lean environment. It explores ways for leaders to further lean thinking at all levels of their organizations and throughout the University. Its intended audience includes anyone in a leadership role at USNH, UNH,...
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Introducing Box Drive
August 1, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
Box Drive is like a shared network drive without the hassle of mapping or connecting to a VPN for access.
Box Drive is here. Think of it as a shared network drive, except it doesn’t need to be mapped and you don’t connect to the UNH VPN to access it (on or off campus). In fact, once files are saved to Box Drive, they are automatically uploaded to the Box at UNH cloud, protecting them for hard drive failures and accidental damage while allowing for easy sharing, linking, and...
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