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OTS Training Workshops + Easily Setup an Out of Office Automatic Reply in Outlook

Office 365: OneDrive Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 – 9:00pm-11:00am – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. PowerPoint: Extreme Makeover Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn how to further engage your audience by utilizing some simple guidelines and tools to create extreme presentations! Panopto: Lecture Recording […]

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Keep these tips for recognizing phishing scams before and after the break

The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds you to be aware of phishing emails sent to TU email accounts before, during and after the holiday break. Keep these resources for help with identifying and reporting phishing, especially when going through your inbox upon returning to campus. Watch OTS […]

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Be prepared! Check out OTS’ tips for the holiday break

Get ready for the holiday break with these tips from the Office of Technology Services (OTS): Make sure you have a second device enrolled in Duo. You won’t be able to access your desk phone during the break, so have a second device enrolled, like a smart phone or home landline. If you need help, […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Easily Change Your Office 365 Start Page

Office 365: OneDrive Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 – 9:00pm-11:00am – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. PowerPoint: Extreme Makeover Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn how to further engage your audience by utilizing some simple guidelines and tools to create extreme presentations! Panopto: Lecture Recording […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Clear Text Formatting with This Keyboard Shortcut

Blackboard: Tests Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn how to create test questions and deploy tests to your course. Blackboard: Grade Center Monday, December 10th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Blackboard: Grade Center Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Discover […]

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Network Upgrades: schedule for 2019

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is upgrading network equipment in several campus buildings. After many months of preparation, OTS has developed an upgrade plan that will minimize disruption to normal business operations, targeting January, Spring Break, and Summer Sessions for most of the work. Each upgrade has been organized to minimize the amount of time […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Create a Microsoft Office File from Office 365

Blackboard: Grade Center Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Office 365: Forms for Excel Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Learn how to create, share and access submissions within the Forms for Excel tool. Blackboard: Tests Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 – […]

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Don’t become a statistic this holiday season: follow these tips to avoid online scams

During the 2017 holiday season, 1 out of every 85 transactions was a fraudulent attempt, according to Experian’s Identity Theft Statistics. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds the campus to be extra diligent during and immediately after holiday breaks. Scammers take advantage of increased shopping and seasonal distractions to steal […]

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Reminder-Extended Downtime for OTS’ Maintenance Window: ImageNow unavailable this weekend

ImageNow will be unavailable Friday, November 16 at noon through Monday, November 19 at 8 a.m. for scheduled system maintenance. About the maintenance OTS will attempt to update the ImageNow desktop client to the latest version via an automated push. Systems online over the weekend will receive the new client. If the system is not […]

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Are your password reset questions guessable?

NetID account compromises can be caused by easy to answer security questions. Update yours today. Security questions help verify your identity when you’ve forgotten your NetID password. Only you should know the answer to your security questions. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) has added new security question options over the past year, which are considered […]

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Extended Downtime for OTS’ Maintenance Window: ImageNow unavailable this weekend

ImageNow will be unavailable Friday, November 16 at noon through Monday, November 19 at 8 a.m. for scheduled system maintenance. About the maintenance OTS will attempt to update the ImageNow desktop client to the latest version via an automated push. Systems online over the weekend will receive the new client. If the system is not […]

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Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, November 11, from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services MyTUmobile Timesheets PeopleSoft Financial Services PeopleSoft Human Capital Management MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal RMS (Housing) Inside (some functions) Business Objects Call Accounting (phone […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Give Your Document a Makeover

Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Monday, November 12th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm Cook 404A Utilize instructional recording software to enhance your course. Excel: Fundamentals Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 – 9:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Form a solid foundation […]

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Network Upgrades: Schedule for 2019

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is upgrading network equipment in several campus buildings. After many months of preparation, OTS has developed an upgrade plan that will minimize disruption to normal business operations, targeting January, Spring Break, and Summer Sessions for most of the work. Each upgrade has been organized to minimize the amount of time […]

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Be aware: new phishing technique on the rise

Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a phishing technique that is being used to target faculty and staff. About the scam Hackers use the name of an upper management TU employee in your department and ask if you’re “available.” Your response confirms […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Registered for Newly Scheduled Workshops in 2019?

Blackboard: Assignments Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn basic features of  Blackboard Assignments and grading. Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, November 1st, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Find out new ways to engage students through Blackboard’s Interactive Tools. Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Discover […]

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Don’t get TRICKED by online scams. Stop by Cook Library today for a TREAT.

Stop by the Office of Information Security’s (OIS) table in Cook Library lobby TODAY from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for treats. Plus you can try an interactive phishing quiz, and use a special service see if you have an account that’s been compromised in a data breach. OIS offers these tips for avoiding the scary scams […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Register for 2019 Workshops

WordPress for Faculty and Staff Thursday, October 25th, 2018 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Give your individual website a professional look online with TU’s WordPress web publishing. Blackboard: Assignments Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn basic features of  Blackboard Assignments and grading. Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, November 1st, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – […]

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Can you spot a fake URL? Look for these three things

Hackers can gain unauthorized access, disrupt services like Netflix, Blackboard or email, and even steal and sell your identity, using fake URLs to access to your TU NetID login information. A URL is the address that appears in the text navigation bar across the top of a webpage, and hackers create fake ones to trick […]

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Reminder: Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance today, Sunday, October 21, from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services PeopleSoft Financials PeopleSoft Human Capital Management MyTU Mobile Timesheets MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal RMS (Housing) Inside (some functions) Business Objects Call Accounting (phone […]

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