Attention Students! Top 10 Technology Tips
Welcome! The Office of Information Technology (IT) has been busy preparing for new and returning students. Below are some of the key technology topics; please take a moment to get up to speed. Protect your WebID. Your UM WebID is used to access many University systems and services mentioned below. Please treat it like your […]
Technology Reminders: UM Box, WiFi, and Vault
We know you are busy. Please take a moment to review these brief and useful technology tips. Box In very simple terms, UM Box is an alternative to your USB drive. You get 15 GB of storage by default and automatic document versioning. Do you need more than 15 GB? Just ask for more. In addition, […]
Course Favorites and Bookings Application Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of a new application in myOleMiss that will help with event planning. The Course Favorites and Bookings application will aid in identifying course popularity and demand based on data collected from previous semesters. The app presents a graph of students interested in taking a course and how many […]
Recent Changes in Placing Institutional Orders for Apple Equipment
Besides University procurement policies, all Institutions of Higher Learning in Mississippi are required to follow the technology procurement policies set by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS). Recently, ITS changed how Apple equipment should be purchased. In short, rather than following the sole source procurement guidelines, as of July 1, Apple branded products […]
My First Experiences with Windows 10
I am already a fan of Windows 10. In June, I decided to install Windows 10 on a non-critical machine, so I downloaded a copy of Windows 10 Pro for free from the original source, the Windows Insider Program. The Insider Program requires a Microsoft account and some patience, since the program intentionally releases software before the consumer […]
Avoid the Burn: Practical Security Advice to Protect You and Your Computer during the Summer
In IT, we frequently answer questions concerning online security topics like email phishing scams attempting to steal your passwords, computer viruses and even sophisticated denial of service attacks. We must remember that the physical security of computers, tablets, and phones also remains a major concern. Recently, an individual attempted to gain access to a vital […]
What is eduroam?
eduroam (education roaming) is the secure worldwide federated network access service developed for the international research and education community. It provides per-user, per-session encrypted network access for visitors from participating institutions, without the need to gain guest credentials on arrival to an eduroam enabled location. The connectivity is instantaneous and the infrastructure is authenticated by the […]
Reminder: SAP & myOleMiss Upgrades Easter Weekend – Prepare to Test in QAS!
April Upgrades for SAP PRD and myOleMiss Portal… The SAP production system and the myOleMiss portal upgrade dates are quickly approaching! Please be reminded that upgrade of these systems will take place during the Easter Weekend 2015 beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, continuing until Tuesday, April 7, at 8 a.m. Remember to […]
Students, Get Your Course Schedule and Materials in a Single View
Students, your course materials, schedule, and more are now available in a single view. Under the Student and New Student tabs, open the Course Registration folder using the “+” symbol. Then, select My Schedule and Course Materials. My Schedule and Course Materials Features: View instructions from the professor for course materials, along with the schedule. […]
IT Aims for Good Time Management – Part 3
There’s no end to how automated we can make our lives, from smart houses to cars that can self-park to refrigerators that will create a grocery list from items you scan. This third and final time management TECHNews article will focus on technology that helps us be more productive in our personal lives. We wanted […]