Services & Tools Updates

Still using Windows 10 or Office 2016 or 2019? It’s time to upgrade. Learn about your options and update devices before Oct 14.

From email and door badges to cloud storage and research databases, thousands of university systems had to learn how to work with Workday. Peek inside the behind-the-scenes effort to make that happen—representing years of work by hundreds of IT professionals.

After Oct 14, Microsoft will no longer release security updates or bug fixes for Windows 10, and support will end. Still using Windows 10? Learn about upgrade options.

The Help Desk has adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.

Keep in mind: You’ll lose access to your netid@wisc.edu email and other Microsoft 365 data 9 months after you leave the university. Take note of things to do to prepare for this change and preserve your data.

Beginning May 12, we will place new default sending limits on UW–‍Madison Microsoft 365 accounts. Learn more about this change and what to do if you’re impacted. Update: Service accounts will be exempt from sending limits in the initial rollout.

The Campus Software Library is getting a makeover! We gathered feedback and redesigned the interface for a modern, sleek look—while keeping all your favorite software just a click away. Not familiar with the software library? Find out what it offers.

Are you teaching this semester? Get acquainted with how class email groups work—including how they are created, how students are added and removed, and how to add teaching assistants.

In early January, we’ll change the default to the “simple layout.” It’s designed for improved usability on mobile devices and enhanced accessibility when using assistive technologies.

This new tool integrates with your Outlook calendar to make scheduling and managing appointments a breeze. Try it out and explore the service’s many features, including automated reminders.