Smartphones like the iPhone, Treo or Blackberry carry a lot of information. They run programs, and can store thousands of documents in memory. If stolen, an unsecured smartphone grants access to your private information: email correspondence, address books, and documents. Read more. »
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The Collaborative Learning Center is offering a number of programs in the coming months including the "Teaching w/ Technology Tuesdays" series. "Teaching w/ Technology Tuesdays" is a program for those teaching at Yale (faculty, staff and students) interested in innovative instructional activities that utilize technology. Check out the schedule. »
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Data center moves a success
by Mark Stricker, Publication Editor, ITS Communications
In early January, Yale ITS completed a series of data center moves necessitated by future construction for the School of Management. Through careful planning and close collaboration, ITS successfully transported the physical equipment that powers the "virtual backbone" of many critical services. Read more. »
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Blackberry Storm descends at Yale
by Louis Fappiano, Lead Mobile Computing Analyst, Personal Computing Technologies, ITS Client Support
The new Blackberry Storm has arrived, and we’ve updated our website with configuration information and FAQs to help you get up and running. The Storm features the first Blackberry touch screen and the latest Blackberry operating system and applications.
We’ve also added instructions on how to "tether" your Blackberry device, allowing you to use your phone to connect your computer to the Internet.
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Password management reminder
by Jane Livingston, Associate Director, ITS Communications
As we reported previously, Yale ITS is implementing a new process for managing passwords at Yale in an effort to increase campus information security. Sometime in the next 12 months, anyone who uses a NetID and password to access services on the web through the ITS Central Authentication Service (CAS) will be prompted to change their password automatically once per year.
Related links:
Guide to Selecting Good Passwords
Changing your NetID password
NetID FAQs |
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The Student Technology Collaborative and the Collaborative Learning Center present Technology University, a series of short undergraduate peer workshops. The workshops are led by student workers from the Student Technology Collaborative (STC) in conjunction with the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC). Read More »
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