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• Temple Updates Cherry & White Directory

  The Temple University Cherry & White Directory for students, faculty, and staff has recently received a major upgrade and redesign. As a result of the Banner implementation, for the first time the directory information reflects the official records of the university.
  
  When you access the new directory, you will notice a fresh streamlined appearance, enhanced and more effective searching capabilities, and the following new features: Google map location, e-mail contact import option, and a new print format. For a preview of the new features, review a short video presentation.

• Recycling Program Offers Office Supplies

  The Temple News features a story about TU Recycled Office Supplies. This pilot project was started by Jonathan Latko, assistant director of the Computer Recycling Center, to collect and recycle unused office supplies among university administrators and staff. Latko then partnered with the Fox School of Business to promote the exchange of office supplies on Main Campus.

• Final Shutdown for Temple’s IBM Mainframe

  The plug was pulled on the IBM_mainframe today. The mainframe provided a host of services to Temple for over 30 years. Tim O’Rourke and Barbara Dolhansky performed the final shutdown with a small group of staff attending. Temple now uses the Banner system for the many operations formerly handled by the mainframe.

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Do you have a pet-peeve with Facebook?
Learn how to fix common Facebook annoyances, as MSBNC reports.

Apps eliminate the need for a scanner
Scanner apps can be a useful addition to your smart phone, as the New York Times reports.

Google releases Chrome for Android
Google's new Chrome web browser for Android-based phones and tablets is receiving rave reviews, as Wired reports.

• For faculty:
  Start off the semester with 13 practical tech tips

• Timothy O'Rourke, Vice President, Computer and Financial Services & CIO, shares 13 technology-related tips to help faculty take advantage of Temple's resources.

• For students:
  Start off the semester with 10 practical tech tips

• Timothy O'Rourke, Vice President, Computer and Financial Services & CIO, shares 10 technology-related tips to help give students a head start for the semester.

• Sign out function relocated in TU Gmail

  You may have noticed that Google has relocated the sign out function in Gmail. So now when you’re finished using TU Gmail and wish to sign out, go to the top right of the window, click your e-mail address, and then select Sign out.

• Temple featured in article about encryption

  In the current issue of CIO Digest, Seth Shestack, Associate Director of Information Security, was interviewed for an article about IT security and encryption at Temple.

• Two phishing scams circulating

  Please be aware that two new phishing scams have shown up in the e-mail of some Temple University users. If you receive these messages, do not click on any of the links and delete the message.

  The first message purports to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The second message reads as follows:

  Final warning

  Your mailbox has exceeded one or more size limits set by the administrator. You can not send or receive mail until the size of your mailbox is reduced. For more space. Please click the link below fill and submit the details easily.

  --Link--

  Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

  System Manager

  Help Desk consultants are available to assist you in determining the legitimacy of an e-mail. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk through the TUhelp website or call 215-204-8000.

  For additional information about phishing, visit the Information Security website.

• Computer Recycling Center recognized in “Models of Efficiency” program

  Computer Services proudly announces that the Computer Recycling Center (CRC) has received recognition from University Business magazine and Higher One for their work in the recycling and disposing of electronic equipment.
  
  Temple was one of six colleges recognized nationally this summer as Models of Efficiency. This program acknowledges colleges and universities that develop and implement creative solutions to improve processes and save money.
  
  Congratulations to the Computer Recycling Center!

• Temple Awarded Best Places to Work in IT

  For the seventh year in row, Temple has been recognized by Computerworld as one of the Best Places to Work in IT. Temple was one of five universities that received the award along with companies such as USAA, General Mills, and Verizon Wireless.

• Access TU Gmail with your smart phone

  Tap into TU Gmail with your iPhone or Android. For setup instructions, see the
  TU Gmail FAQs.

• Vulnerability Reported in Android Phones
  

Google is in the process of correcting a security vulnerability that gives hackers access to information on Android phones. For more details, see the CNN article titled Google: Android security fix to roll out over next few days.

• Tap into Temple with TUmobile
  
  You can now access Temple information on the go using a new smartphone app called TUmobile. Locate a building on campus, browse the library catalog, follow the latest news at Temple, check out game scores, and more. Soon you will also be able to obtain GPS-based locations of Temple shuttle buses and access a campus tour.
  
  TUmobile is currently available for Android and Apple Phone (iOS) devices. A Blackberry version will be added soon. To learn more and to download the app, visit the tumobile.temple.edu web site or search for “TUmobile” on the Android Marketplace or Apple App Store.
  
  
• Computer Recycling Center Featured as a Lean Green Machine
  

The CRC made Campus Technology's list of Lean Green Machines: 7 Sustainability Stars in Higher Ed. The list features institutions that have not only implemented sustainability programs but have saved money in the process.

• "Print on the Go" wireless printing now available
  
  As a student, you can now print wirelessly from a Windows or Mac laptop to designated printers in the TECH Center and other large labs.
  
  To begin using this new service, you will need to download a print driver and connect to the TUsecure wireless network.  A “Temple Wireless PrintQueue” option will appear in your print menu. Then, just submit a print request from any TUsecure wireless network location. The print job stays in the queue (up to four hours) until you go to a designated print station in a lab and select your print job.
  
  For more information, go to: www.temple.edu/cs/wireless/printing
• WinZip available through TUmarketplace
  
  WinZip Standard, a software product for file compression, file encryption, and data storage, is now available for Temple employees to install on Temple-owned computers for $10 per computer. The license includes an upgrade plan that runs through October 31, 2012.
  
  To order WinZip Standard, go to TUmarketplace, click the Computer Business Services icon and enter WinZip in the search bar to locate the product.
  
  For more information, visit the Computer Business Services web page.
  

• Google offers option to change Conversation View
  
  By default, Gmail groups an original message with all e-mail replies into a Conversation or thread. You can change this setting and display all responses as individual messages.
  
  To turn off the Conversation setting:

  1. Log in to TU Gmail.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. At the General tab, go to Conversation View and click Conversation view off.
  4. Then, click Save Changes.

• Google Apps available to Exchange users

  Exchange users have the opportunity to take advantage of Google Docs, Sites, and Instant Text Messaging used by Temple students, alumni, and many employees with TU Gmail accounts.

  For additional information, go to the Google Apps for Exchange Users web page.

• Clickers catch students' attention
  
  The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the use of clickers in the classroom and spotlights how law professor Samuel D. Hodge Jr. incorporates this technology in his lectures.
  
  
• Get the latest technology news for fall 2010
  
  For the latest updates on technology resources, visit the Student, Faculty, and Staff web pages.
  
  
• Smart classrooms added across campus

  During the summer, 24 classrooms were converted to smart classrooms. The new smart classrooms include 15 rooms on Main Campus, four on the Ambler Campus, two in TUCC, and three at Fort Washington. These classrooms include newly designed podiums with improved ventilation and added work area for the instructors.

  Additional details about smart classrooms and information about requesting a room with smart technology is available on the Classroom Technology Support (CTS) website.

• The TECH Center adds new collaboration areas and upgrades PCs
  
  During the summer, the TECH Center added two MediaScape collaboration tables and upgraded the PCs.
  
  The collaboration tables offer additional areas where students can work together on group projects. Up to six students at a time can plug their laptops into the table and take turns displaying laptop images onto a large flatscreen LCD display attached to the unit. The tables are located in the 2^nd floor lounge areas and are intended for casual, drop-in use—no reservations required.
  
  The new PCs in the TECH Center are Dell Optiplex 980, running 64 bit Windows 7, with 24" displays, 4GB of RAM, 250GB hard drives, and media readers. The most noticeable features of the new units are larger screens (24" vs. 17") and the upgrade to Windows 7 operating system.

  The previous computers were about five years old and had reached the end of their lifecycle. They were taken to the Computer Recycling Center (CRC) where they will be redeployed to other areas of the university, sold to students at reduced prices, or donated to non-profit groups/schools in the North Philadelphia area.

• Wireless coverage expanded

  During the summer, wireless access in Tuttleman was expanded and is now available throughout the entire building.

  For additional wireless locations and information about setting up your computer for wireless access, visit the Wireless website.

• Computer Services releases equipment disposal guidelines and privacy reminder
  
  Timothy O'Rourke, Vice President of Computer and Financial Services and CIO, has issued guidelines on the Proper Disposal of University-Owned Computers/Electronic Equipment and Materials.
  
  Ken Ihrer, Chief Information Security Officer, has issued an important privacy reminder.
  
  
• Beware of Email Asking for Your Password

  Please be aware that a new phishing email has shown up in the inbox of several Temple users. This phishing email informs the recipients to "please send us your E-mail ID and password to enter into our database operating system for upgrading in other to avoid your account from being closed." Please do not respond to the email as you will be giving a hacker your logon credentials.
  
  Always remember that Temple will never ask you to send your password in an email. Additionally, Temple email accounts are not deleted based on a verification notification. Computer Services is well aware of who Temple account holders are and whether or not their accounts are valid. The only legitimate way to change your password is through the accounts.temple.edu web site.
  
  Please note that Help Desk consultants are available to assist you in determining whether or not an email is genuine. To obtain assistance, you may forward the message to help@temple.edu.

• Phishing Scheme: Adobe Acrobat Reader 2010 message

  Some users have received an e-mail, purporting to be from Adobe, regarding an upgrade to Acrobat Reader 2010. If you received such an e-mail message, please do not click on the link as it is a phishing scam. Delete the message. Adobe typically updates Acrobat Reader at no charge through an update process to your computer and not through an e-mail.

• Blackboard 9 is now available
  
  Computer Services has released Blackboard 9 to the university community. Blackboard 9 is a significant upgrade from Blackboard 8 and includes a variety of new features which enhance the ability to customize courses, organize windows, and manage resources.

  A quick summary of Blackboard 9 features is included below. For more details, a video overview, a list of training dates, and links to online tutorials, log in to Blackboard and click on the “Bb9: What's New” tab at the top of the screen.
  
  Blackboard 9 quick reference guides are also available for students and organization leaders.

• Get to know the Google Apps in TU Gmail
  Your TU Gmail account provides a number of useful programs called Google Apps. These programs can be a great benefit to you in completing your coursework and collaborating with classmates and colleagues on group projects.

  Note that during "April is for Apps" month, a new Google Apps tip will display each day in the Computer Services News channel on TUportal. These tips are also available on CS Google Apps site.

  For additional information about the features in Google Apps, visit the Work Together website.

• CRC Featured in Temple Review
  Find out the stats on how much equipment the Computer Recycling Center handles and how all the hard work earned Temple the Environmental Achievement Award on page 8 of the Temple Review, Winter 2010 edition.
  
  
• Review recommendations on installing Windows 7
  After several months of testing, Computer Services has released recommendations for students, faculty and staff regarding the installation of Windows 7. To review the recommendations, go to the Computer Services Microsoft Windows 7 Advisory site. The site also includes a list of software and Temple web sites that function under Windows.
  
  
• Project ERGO Promotes Healthy Computing
  Project ERGO is a collaborative project between Disability Resources and Services and Computer Services to encourage healthy computing for the university community. The TECH Center has over 100 ergonomic items available for your use. We invite you to try these products and let us know what you think.