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Jan 4, 2017

FAQs: Duo Two-Factor Authentication for DASA

Didn’t I just do this? It might seem that way. We recently implemented Google 2-Step Verification for many DASA employees. Duo is the same idea (another layer of authentication to enhance security) but is for Shibboleth-enabled applications and services, such as MyPack Portal (FIN, HR, SIS), the Leave system, and other systems that require Shibboleth login. The… 

Jan 3, 2017

Labels for Tech Help Address

Trying to remember the new help address? Not to worry! We have labels scaled to fit on your monitors to remind you. DASA Tech staff will be coming around to attach the labels to one of your desktop monitors. If you’d like more for your other devices, just let us know! 

Dec 16, 2016

Update Your Location and Contact Information

Why This is Important! There have been many office moves over the last year, and there are many good reasons for each person’s information to be up to date. Home Address – important for those getting paper copies of W-2s Work Location – critical for DASA Tech, Emergency Services, and mail delivery; additionally, the Architect’s… 

Dec 15, 2016

DASA Tech Re-Organization

DASA Technology Services has been implementing a full re-organization over the last several months. The final pieces will be put into place as of January 3, 2017. These changes come after extensive program review, changes emanating from the restructuring of Campus Life and DASA Business Administration, and a strategic decision to fully align technology operations… 

Aug 30, 2016

FAQs: Google 2-Step Verification for DASA

Am I required to activate 2-Step Verification? Eventually, all employees and students will be required to activate 2-Step Verification. For now, units that deal in particularly sensitive data are being required to implement this for all employees in the department (including student employees). About 370 employees in DASA are required to activate 2-Step no later than… 

Apr 4, 2016

Create MyLinks in MyPackPortal

You can create shortcuts in the MyPack Portal to areas that you frequent using the “MyLinks” tool.   Navigate to a page you want to bookmark; click the drop down arrow and select “Add to MyLinks” then click the red arrow.   Create a name for the shortcut and save.   If you want to… 

Jan 12, 2016

Windows Updates Beginning January 13

Beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2016, DASA Tech will apply a number of updates to all Windows desktops and laptops. These updates will be deployed at staggered times depending on when your computer checks in with the server, and could occur anytime over the next 2 weeks. Once the update loads you will be prompted to reboot;… 

Jan 7, 2016

Tech Training Topics

DASA Tech would like to develop regular training opportunities for DASA employees. Please help us out by indicating what topics are of most interest to you in this online form. We will develop a schedule of sessions for the Spring 2016 semester, with the goal of providing on-going training throughout the year.   

Dec 8, 2015

Spring 2016 Google Training Schedule

OIT has released the Spring 2016 schedule for Google workshops. Please consider enhancing your Google skills by finding a topic of interest that fits your schedule. Lunch & Learn Events Google Drawings Essentials (via Google Hangouts on Air) Benefits of Google’s 2-Step Verification Scheduling a Google Hangout on Air Add-ons, Extensions, & Apps (via Google… 

Nov 30, 2015

Pin Your Browser Tabs

Keep your most heavily used websites open and easy to find with pinned browser tabs. They are easy to create and will enhance your productivity. Pinned tabs have no close button so they are harder to close accidentally, and are always located as the most far left of all your tabs. Firefox Chrome Bonus tip…