Need assistance? Call 603-862-4242
Signals: IT News
Headline Story
Five Ways You Help Keep the University Secure Part One: Protect Your Accounts
November 18, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
This article is part one of a five-part series on Five Ways You Help Keep the University Secure. In this article, we discuss the importance of protecting your accounts.
When you help protect the University's data, you also help protect your privacy and personal data. Think about it: if cybercriminals breach secure data at UNH, your information is among the many thousands of identities that could be compromised or stolen. As University employees, we all need to work collectively to ensure everyone's data (students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni) remains secure.
This month's article focuses on how to protect your accounts. These simple strategies work both for your work and personal accounts.
Keep Work and Home Separate
It's tempting to use your UNH email for personal communications and as a means to sign-up for online accounts and services. After all, it makes life simple, as you'd only need to check one inbox, and you'd...
Read More
VantagePoint: Doug Green, Broadband Services
October 29, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Doug Green has worked at UNH for over twenty years and has seen his share of changes, navigating the often-vigorous seas of technology to help others in their pursuit of research and education. Recently, Doug took over as interim Director of Broadband Initiatives, taking his network technology skills to the state level, and in the process, helping nonprofits and underserved populations across the Granite State gain access to knowledge and information. Signals IT News recently sat down with...
Read More
IT Depot Now Offers Apple Repair Solution for Students
October 29, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Apple logo 2019
The UNH IT Depot now offers UNH students an Apple repair solution for laptops and desktops. The IT Depot will facilitate the repairs conducted by Connection, UNH’s technology reseller, at their facility in Keene, New Hampshire.
This new solution allows for possible quicker turnaround times and for authorized Apple technicians to complete repairs. Previously, students had to deliver their devices directly to an Apple store or authorized repair center for service, which...
Read More
Intel Shortage Will Impact Computer Orders
October 29, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Lenovo Thinkpad T495S
To better serve our customers, UNH IT is currently working with Connection, our current technology reseller, to navigate through the ongoing, worldwide shortage of Intel processors. Due to this shortage, we are experiencing a 30-day plus lead time on Lenovo notebooks and desktops that are not currently in stock (as indicated once logged into the Connection order page).
Please plan accordingly and place orders now for computers in stock and for stock that is...
Read More
Need Help Before Purchasing a Laptop or Desktop?
October 28, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Based on your feedback, we understand it is sometimes difficult to choose a standard laptop or desktop computer listed on the UNH Computer Purchase Program website.
UNH IT is here to help. We are available for consultation to discuss your department's business needs, preferences, accessories, and cost prior to making a laptop or desktop purchase.
If you are in need of a consultation regarding your computer purchase, you have a few options:
1. Visit the IT Depot, MUB 213A Monday –...
Read More
New USNH Password Policy Coming on 10/28
October 11, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
On Monday, October 28, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) will enact a new password policy based on current industry standards. The new, low impact policy will apply to all USNH applications and campuses. The new standards call for a password between 14-64 characters with no complexity (for example, it can be all lowercase) and no limits on special characters.
USNH employees will stay on their current password change schedule. After October 28, once employees satisfy the new...
Read More
2019 Lean Summit Announces Keynote Speaker Travis Mills
October 11, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Travis Mills is the keynote speaker at this year's 2019 Lean Summit
On Friday, November 1, the University of New Hampshire, in partnership with the State of New Hampshire, will host the 2019 Lean Summit ‘So You Think You Know Lean’ at the Memorial Union Building on the UNH Campus in Durham, NH. The UNH IT Project Management Office recently announced its keynote speaker, former U.S. Army Sergeant Travis Mills, who survived an IED blast during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. ...
Read More
Important Update on Requesting & Renewing Adobe Application Subscriptions
October 2, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
UNH IT implemented a new and improved process for ordering Adobe subscriptions. Individual VIP contract subscriptions will merge into one single master contract at UNH.
This change will result in the following benefits:
Maximized savings on each subscription through volume purchasing
Centralized account management
Accurate subscription counts and metrics
Centralized vendor management
Universal subscription terms
To order a new subscription or to renew an existing subscription go...
Read More
Registration for the 2019 Lean Summit is Open
October 1, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Challenging times call for creativity, resourcefulness, and a fresh approach. On Friday, November 1, the University of New Hampshire in partnership with the State of New Hampshire will host the 2019 Lean Summit ‘So You Think You Know Lean’ at the Memorial Union Building on the UNH Campus in Durham, NH. This collaboration partners Lean practitioners from higher education, state agencies, nonprofits, and regional businesses to provide energizing conversations, creative solutions, and expansive...
Read More
UNH IT Hosts Coffee Talk on Wednesday, October 30
October 1, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
UNH IT Coffee Talk
Wednesday, October 30
8:30-10:30 AM
MUB 332
Open to all UNH students, faculty, and staff
Register
UNH IT will host its first Coffee Talk of FY20 on Wednesday, October 30 from 8:30 - 10:00 AM in MUB 332. In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Rori Boyce-Werner from UNH Information Security Services will present on the topic 'Five Ways You Keep the University Secure.' This event is free and open to UNH students, staff, and faculty, but...
Read More
Windows 7 End of Support Coming January 14, 2020
October 1, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing security updates and end free support for Windows 7. Microsoft and UNH IT are recommending all Windows 7 users upgrade to Windows 10 before this date to help ensure your computer and all its data remain secure. A full list of Microsoft Windows 7 FAQs is available here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/windows/end-of-windows-7-support
If your Windows ‘Start’ button looks like this, you are using Windows 10.
If your Windows ‘Start...
Read More