Missed the Feb 23 update? Watch the video to find out how these projects might impact your area: UW System Survey, CALS Greenhouse, Photo Shelter, Globus, ShopUW+ Phase 2, and Marketing Automation.
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UW’s Top 10 Most Viewed KnowledgeBase Articles
Check out the latest hot topics chosen by faculty, staff and students. You just might find the answer to a nagging question (eg, solve the mystery of the disappearing Windows taskbar).
Share Your Ideas With The 2022 UW–Madison IT Professionals Conference
Help shape this year’s conference. The planning committee wants your ideas for session topics, keynote speakers and format. Survey closes Fri, Feb 25!
A New API To Improve Interaction With Person Data
Get an overview of how the “Person API” is being created to meet data integration needs of the university.
Beware Of Scams Involving Job Offers, Fake Checks
Job scams are on the rise, and folks on campus have recently encountered this one: You respond to an email job offer, then your “employer” sends you a (fraudulent) check with instructions to spend the money. Take these steps to protect yourself.
2 Ways To Tell If Your Communication To A Website Is Secure
Paying close attention to a site’s URL can help you be certain you’re on a legitimate site rather than a look-alike impostor.
New teams meeting integration to include video conferencing link and more
Beginning Feb 21, Microsoft Teams meeting invites will include a link to “join with a video conferencing device.” This will enhance the experience of joining a meeting on supported devices, with multiple layout options and more.
Zoom app minimum version update effective Feb 17
All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.8.6 or later.
2/9 Email phishing alert: Subject line “IT Security Update”
Scammers recently sent a message that appears to be from the DoIT Help Desk, but was actually a forgery. Learn how to protect yourself.
How To Change Your Net ID Account Recovery Questions
A step-by-step walk-through for changing your NetID account recovery questions.