Month: February 2023
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Make sure your computer is safe from viruses
February 27, 2023
Protect your work and home computers with Sophos Home Premium anti-virus software, available at no cost to students, faculty and staff.
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Keep forgetting your passwords? Get a password manager
February 22, 2023
Automatically fill in passwords and safely share passwords with others by using LastPass, a secure browser-based password management tool. Available to UW employees with a valid budget.
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Building a wall against cybercriminals
February 20, 2023
Major accomplishments in 2022 are helping the UW build a more secure online environment and reduce the risk from cybercriminals.
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Set your pronouns in Identity.UW
February 15, 2023
You can now display your pronouns in UW systems such as MyUW, Zoom and soon Canvas and MyUW class lists, when you click “Set pronouns” in Identity.UW. Learn more about what happens when you choose to display your pronouns in Identity.UW.
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UW-IT tackles data traffic bottlenecks
February 13, 2023
Learn why UW-IT invested more than $2 million in the last year to ensure your data and your work online moves smoothly from your desktop to where it needs to go.
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IT Connect now offers live chat
February 10, 2023
Connect with real people when you have real tech troubles. Now, customer service pros will take your questions Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to get you on the right IT path.
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Keep Duo Mobile updated on your device for effective 2FA security
February 8, 2023
Duo, the UW’s two-factor authentication app, is ending support for older operating systems. Learn what you need to do to continue using Duo authentication.
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UW Research gets a boost from interdepartmental alliances
February 6, 2023
Learn how centrally managed computing services are easing the burden for researchers, and how key alliances across the University are attracting top data researchers and funding.
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Knowledge Navigator to get major refresh; expect short data freeze this month
February 1, 2023
The UW’s source for finding and understanding business terms across critical subject areas is being redesigned and upgraded. Expect interface modernization and increased security.