The UW’s Chief Information Security Officer regularly updates its resources to help faculty and staff take steps to protect their data and the University’s institutional information.
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Storage limits coming to UW Google
Effective June 11, 2024, UW Google accounts will be subject to a storage limit of 100GB, per changes to Google’s Workspace for Education product. Most users are well below this limit and will not be adversely affected by UW-IT’s implementation of storage quotas.
Free captioning training and services available for your videos
Apply to get your high-impact videos captioned without charge by UW-IT’s Accessible Technology Services. Many of UW’s videos made by various groups for YouTube are not captioned, or rely on YouTube’s auto-generated captions, which are most often not accurate enough.
UW-IT’s new IT guide promotes inclusive words on websites and in documentation
Originally developed as a reference for UW-IT, the IT Inclusive Language Guide explains why some common words and phrases in IT can be problematic and suggests more inclusive alternatives.
Use eduroam Wi-Fi network when you travel
Because the UW is a member of a network developed for the international research and education community, you get free Wi-Fi access at thousands of locations across the globe. Onboard your devices now before you travel.
Need technology help?
Email UW-IT at help@uw.edu or call 206-221-5000 for help with technology tools and services.
Speakers needed for July 28 virtual UW Tech Talks
If you want to share your ideas, knowledge or a case study with a diverse multi-campus UW technology community, please submit your presentation proposal by July 13. The informal 40-minute talks bring together IT enthusiasts from across the UW to share ideas and be inspired.
Dispose of old computers and mobile devices securely with these resources
Before the summer quarters end, learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them.
Set up your UW NetID recovery options
Add your mobile number and email address so if you forget your password or get locked out, you can regain access to your UW NetID.
Learn how you can manage your organization’s passwords, tokens and API keys
If you manage your organization’s access to data, a UW-IT risk advisory resource can help you identify the tools you need to secure your organization’s work.