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Is your notebook battery feeling drained? The majority of notebook computer batteries are now Lithium Ion, and should be handled differently than the older Nickel Cadium batteries. Here are some handy tips for getting the most from a Lithium Ion battery: More..

As the summer winds down, young men and women are preparing for their first taste of college life. There are approximately 1,280 freshmen starting their college careers at CCSU on Sept. 6. Most of these students have already attended an orientation day to acquaint themselves with the campus, meet staff, and finalize the courses they will be taking in the fall. More..

Spyware is an ever growing issue. It can cause system crashes, degraded performance and and annoying pop-up windows. Spyware can collect and transmit information (such as e-mail addresses, passwords, and credit card numbers) all without your knowledge. In order to combat the spread of spyware, Information Technology Services has implemented the McAfee Anti-Spyware solution. More..

Have you ever wondered how easy it would be for someone to hack your online accounts? Have you ever wondered if the passwords you use are indeed hacker-proof? Here are some tips on creating a secure password and how to check to see how secure it really is. More..

Ever find yourself struggling to concentrate between those pesky little email previews that pop-up when you get a new message? If you long for the days when your emails stayed nicely tucked away in your inbox, here’s how to tell those little show-offs not to strut onto your desktop for all to see: More..

Aren’t we all?!? With all of the different browsers about there, it is easy to get confused about which ones work with our many web-based systems on campus (Banner, CentralPipeline, Vista, TPS, etc.). Some browsers, like Internet Explorer, work well with most of our systems, but may cause some security concerns. Other browsers, like Firefox, alleviate some security concerns but may not work well with our systems. Although there are many browsers to choose from, software developers certify their products for only a select few. With that in mind, here is a list of browsers that are certified for our most common web-based systems: More..

CCSU TV is a service of the campus Media Center. The channel was launched in the fall of 2002 as part of a Strategic Planning Grant awarded to the department. The funds were awarded under the category of “Improving Internal Climate.” CCSU TV, located on cable channel 23 on campus, has grown to become a viable communication vehicle for our campus community. More..

It has been said that there are two types of hard drives, “the ones that have failed and the ones that will fail.” For example, have you ever booted up your computer and the “Blue Screen of Death” (aka BSoD for you Techies) appears on your monitor? More..





Tech4U Booklets are now available!
These handy guides can help you get started in discovering the many technology resources available to you. Student guides are available in the Student Center and Marcus White Computer Lab. Faculty/staff books are available through the Information Technology Services front office located in HB 019. Please visit http://www.ccsu.edu/tech4u/ to view the online version. Click here for a Printer-Friendly Version

Judicial Action
The Administrative Technology Services Department will be assisting the Office of Judicial Programs with their upcoming implementation of the Judicial Action(tm) software. As noted on the Pave Systems website, Judicial Action(tm) is a judicial process management system. It is the standard for filing, processing, managing, reporting, and preventing student violations within colleges and universities nationwide. It addresses the judicial needs of student affairs administrators, housing departments, athletic programs, hearing officers, and law enforcement agencies. The Office of Judicial Programs is expected to receive their functional training in the upcoming weeks and go live date will occur during the month of October. Click here for a Printer-Friendly Version





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