Category: Software
June 17, 2021
Opt out of automatic software license renewals by June 25
All licenses for MATLAB, SPSS, SAS and Adobe Creative Cloud software will automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription by June 25. Licenses are for academic purposes only.
May 24, 2021
Signing in to UW Microsoft will be easier, more secure
All active UW Microsoft accounts will be moved to the cloud-based sign in by June 17, which will make the experience simpler, yet secure. Check out the new experience rolling out next month. If you encounter an error when you sign in to Microsoft on June 17, check out the troubleshooting guide to learn what…
April 12, 2021
Learn how to keep using Visio, Project after May 31
Visio and Project desktop applications for faculty, staff, and UW-owned systems will not be included in the UW’s 2021 contract renewal with Microsoft, but you can still purchase a separate cloud subscription.
March 24, 2021
Make sure you’re up to date with latest version of Husky OnNet
Your version of Husky OnNet, the secure connection to resources on the UW network, should have automatically updated to version 7.1.9.8 with the latest security fixes. If not, learn what you can do.
December 31, 2020
Boot up the year by uploading these 5 tools to your new device
Did you get a new laptop, cell phone or a tablet during the holidays? Start your year off right by uploading these five essential tools via IT Connect:
July 20, 2020
Update for Husky OnNet now available
Download a critical security update for the F5 BIG-IP Edge software, the technology behind Husky OnNet that you use to connect to the UW network from off campus. Husky OnNet provides individual users (current UW students, faculty and staff) with a secure connection to the UW network from remote locations, such as from home, a…
July 9, 2020
Students registered for summer courses can get limited-time access to Adobe products
Instructors: Take advantage of a limited time offer from Adobe to give students registered in your summer courses a license to its products through August 15.
June 9, 2020
Opt out of automatic Adobe, SPSS, SAS and MATLAB license renewals by June 26
All licenses for MATLAB, SPSS, SAS and Adobe Creative Cloud software will automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription by June 26. Licenses are for academic purposes only.
December 18, 2019
Connect to your files, resources on the UW network with Husky OnNet
Access files on the UW network from off campus using a UW secure virtual private network (VPN), like the free Husky OnNet for current students, faculty and staff. Off-campus access to UW resources on the UW network through remote desktop or a file-sharing application require a VPN. But web-based UW resources and services, such as…
December 2, 2019
Upgrade UW-owned computers to Windows 10 for free
Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 on Jan. 14, 2020. After this date, no new security updates will be available as part of Microsoft’s standard support service. Upgrade your UW-owned computers to Windows 10 for free.
