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Ensure Computer Deliveries for FY20: Place orders by Wednesday, March 18
March 4, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Although the fiscal year doesn’t end until June, departments who need to purchase Windows computers should finalize and input orders into the Computer Purchasing system by Wednesday, March 18 to ensure delivery by the end of June.
Several factors could slow delivery and waiting too long to place orders will impact your ability to use FY20 funds. These factors include depletion of the supply chain for computer parts due to the COVID-19 coronavirus and the ongoing global shortage of Intel...
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Kaltura Player Reduction
February 25, 2020, by Alicia Medros
Whenever you embed a video into my Courses through the text editor (in an assignment, discussion forum, quiz description…) the video is “wrapped” in a player. The same goes when you add it to your Media Gallery, PowerPoint presentation or website. Over time these players have evolved to better serve users and not all historical videos have been updated to use the more modern, accessible players.
To better support all users interacting with video at UNH many historical players will be...
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Five Ways You Help Protect the University (Part Four): Handle Data with Care
February 5, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
This article is part four in our series on Five Ways You Help Keep the University Secure. This month, we discuss how to handle data with care.
Information Protection
Information security is everyone's responsibility, and understanding this concept is even more critical when it comes to protecting the University's information. Each of us needs to do our part to preserve the privacy of our community members' personal information. We also need to work to protect the confidentiality,...
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Skype for Business is Upgrading to Microsoft Teams
January 22, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
UNH will be switching chat platforms this summer. Microsoft is discontining the use of Skype for Business and is replacing it with Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace in Office 365 that makes it easy to have conversations, share files and collaborate on documents, and get work done with teams across the organization. Microsoft Teams lets you work in a natural, conversational way — with everything you need in one place — available anytime, on any device.
For...
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USNH Password Policy
January 21, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
To: All USNH EmployeesFrom: Bill Poirier, USNH Chief Information OfficerDate: January 17, 2020Subject: USNH Password Policy
The USNH Password Policy (linked below) unifies password management requirements, processes, and technical policy to enforce access management controls across all USNH institutions. This policy was approved by the USNH Admin Board and becomes effective on January 20, 2020.
For most employees, compliance with this policy doesn't require any immediate action. Your...
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New Password Policy Impacts Students
January 14, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) has a new password policy to improve information security and to protect your privacy. Faculty and staff started adhering to the new policy in October 2019, and students will be added to the mix starting early February.
This policy is a change for students, as they will now have to change their passwords once a year. Students will be slowly added to the password change pool over the next several weeks and will receive a ‘Password Change Reminder’...
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UNH Phishing Awareness Program
January 14, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
UNH is a gold mine of personal data, and that’s why we are an attractive target for aggressive phishing attacks. The best way to prevent phishing attacks is to empower individuals with the knowledge and training needed to identify phishing emails and handle them safely.
Over the past two years, UNH increased its efforts to educate UNH students, faculty, and staff on how to identify, avoid, and report phishing attacks by launching an awareness program. This program includes in-person...
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Five Ways You Help Keep the University Secure Part Three: How to Avoid Phishing
January 14, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
This article is part three in our series on Five Ways You Help Keep the University Secure. This month, we discuss how to avoid email phishing attempts.
What is Phishing?
People often confuse phishing and spam, but these two types of unwanted emails are inherently different. While all are annoying, phishing is intrinsically malicious, while spam is harmless. Phishing is cybercrime, and the criminals who create phishing emails are trying to steal your identity, steal your money, or...
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Reminder: Support for Windows 7 Ends on January 14
January 6, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Next Tuesday, 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. After the support has ended, your system will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Microsoft will no longer provide support for software, security updates, and overall Windows 7 technical support. Read our previous article to review your Windows 10 upgrade...
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Are You Ready for Windows 7 End of Support? IT is Here to Help
December 11, 2019, by UNH IT Staff
Consulting and Upgrade Assistance is available at the IT Depot, MUB 213A. Stop by with your laptop Monday through Friday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
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. After the support has ended, your system will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Microsoft will no longer provide...
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