Wayne State University - Computing & Information Technology http://computing.wayne.edu/ Thu, 23 May 2013 23:01:19 -0500 PHPSimpl http://www.wayne.edu/inc/global/wayne_state_university.gif http://www.wayne.edu Feed provided by wayne.edu. Click to visit. http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=11211 Have you tried out Windows 8 yet? The newest operating system from Microsoft was designed with users in mind. The Start screen features the people, folders, files, and apps that matter most to you. And Start screen tiles refresh with live information to keep you up-to-date at all times.  Windows 8 is designed for desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Use the Windows 8 app store, Xbox Music, and keep all your files in the cloud - built into the heart of Windows 8. Find security, speed, and style on the latest devices, including touch-screen computers and tablets.  Join Microsoft in the Student Center Building for a hands-on opportunity to discover Windows 8. Trained representatives will show you the best new features, coolest highlights, and all Windows 8 can do for you. It's Windows reimagined and reinvented! Visit the first floor Student Center Building anytime from 10am-5pm, March 25-April 5 to talk to representatives, see demos, and try it for yourself.   Wayne State University Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=11125 Wayne State Employees: This message is being sent by C&IT in accordance with the requirements of the federal law called the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Save yourself from potential legal problems with large media industry organizations. Publishers of copyrighted material, such as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) have been conducting an ongoing campaign to discourage copyright violations through file-sharing by searching through download sites. If you have set up your computer to share music, movies or software there is a good chance they will find you. If you are using Wayne State’s networks they contact us and tell us to tell you to delete the files, and we are required by federal law to comply. Although this is quite rare, they also have the right to sue you, and this can get very expensive very quickly. Accordingly, Wayne State strongly discourages the unauthorized sharing of copyrighted materials, including music and movies.  Read more about this issue:  http://computing.wayne.edu/policies/heoa_plan.php  There are legal ways to download or otherwise acquire copyrighted material. A comprehensive list of these alternatives can be found at:  http://www.educause.edu/legalcontent  Thank you. Joseph F. Sawasky Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice President Computing & Information Technology Wayne State University http://computing.wayne.edu Wayne State University Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=8504 Wayne State University Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=7431 This message was sent via Broadcast Messaging on October 17, 2011 to WSU Mobile Android Users. It’s been a few months since the initial release of the Wayne State Mobile app for Android, and thanks to your feedback, we’ve made some big improvements. Wayne State Mobile has been rebuilt from the ground up. It’s faster. It’s more reliable. It does everything the old app did and more! If you had issues with the old app taking too long to load, you’ll immediately notice the new app’s increased speed. Problems with the app not working? The new app is far more stable and reliable. Whether you are a frequent user or haven’t logged on in awhile, we hope you’ll check out the new and improved Wayne State Mobile app for Android. You will need to uninstall the old app and install the new app. To uninstall: ·      From your phone’s Home screen, tap the Menu key and select Settings; ·      Under Settings, select Applications; ·      Then select Manage Applications; ·      Locate Wayne State Mobile and tap to open; ·      Select Uninstall. To install, search for ‘Wayne State Mobile’ in the Android Market. Or scan the QR code below: Your continued feedback helps us improve Wayne State Mobile. What would you like to see added, removed, or changed? Send us your suggestions through the Feedback form in the app or shoot us an email at wsumobile@wayne.edu.  Thanks, C&IT Mobile Computing Team Wayne State University http://computing.wayne.edu   Wayne State University Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=6777 Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries used in certain Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Compaq notebook computers are being voluntarily recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The batteries are being recalled because they can overheat, which poses fire and burn hazards. According to a CPSC report, the batteries were manufactured in China and about 162,600 of them were sold in the U.S. between July 2007 and July 2008. These batteries have been sold in computer and electronics stores across the country, and through various online retailers, including hp.com and hpshopping.com. For more information about the recall, and to see specific computers and batteries that are affected, go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11234.html If you have one of these recalled batteries, the CPSC strongly urges you to remove it immediately. Contact the computer manufacturer for a free replacement battery and use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. If you need assistance determining whether your battery is affected, visit the PC Clinic at universe IT, 211 Student Center or call (313) 577-5056. The PC Clinic provides a range of services for your personally owned computers and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. --
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 Detroit, MI http://computing.wayne.edu Wayne State University Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=5362 Verizon is proud to offer mobile call plan discounts to Wayne State University employees! Employees can take advantage of a 15% discount on select regularly priced monthly service plans. Check out the Verizon Wireless Employee Discount flyer for more details. For more information on this and other mobile phone discounts available to WSU students, staff, and faculty, visit  http://computing.wayne.edu/purchasing/cell-discounts.php.  Wayne State University Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=5353 Sprint is proud to offer mobile phone discounts to Wayne State University students and employees! Employees can take advantage of an 18% discount on select regularly priced monthly service plans with a new two-year agreement. Check out the Sprint Discounts for WSU Employees flyer for more details. Students can take advantage of a 10% discount on select regularly priced service plans with a new two-year agreement. Check out the Sprint Discounts for WSU Students flyer for more details. For more information on this and other mobile phone discounts available to WSU students, staff, and faculty, visit  http://computing.wayne.edu/purchasing/cell-discounts.php.  Wayne State University Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4957 On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, the WSU OneCard system will be offline from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Regular use of the OneCard for parking, door access, purchases and fee-based printing (used in many WSU computer labs) will be affected. Photo ID service will also be unavailable during this time. Contact the OneCard Service Center with any questions or concerns at (313) 577-2273. Wayne State University Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4954 On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the WSU OneCard system will be offline from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Regular use of the OneCard for parking, door access, purchases and fee-based printing (used in many WSU computer labs) will be affected. Photo ID service will also be unavailable during this time. Contact the OneCard Service Center with any questions or concerns at (313) 577-2273.   Wayne State University Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4921 Just last month, a few of our C&IT colleagues had the chance to shine at the Campus Technology conference. They were selected out of nearly 500 applicants as Campus Technology Innovators Award winners for their outstanding work on the Researcher's Dashboard. The Researcher's Dashboard helps ease the ever-present problem of time management between administrative duties and actual lab time. It's an easy-to-use and intuitive tool that streamlines and enhances the pre-award and post-award grant processes for both researchers and administrators, providing a secure, easily accessible gateway to researchers' proposal and grant information.  Check out the full Campus Technology article! Learn more about the campus partnerships that made this software possible with this feature video. Wayne State University Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4875 Being a student just got better: Amazon is offering college students a free year of Amazon Prime as part of its new Amazon Student service. Amazon Prime, which usually costs $79 per year, gives members free two-day shipping on purchases, including textbooks. For an additional $3.99 per item, members can upgrade to next-day shipping. Amazon Student also offers members targeted deals and savings--perfect for college students on a budget. What do you need to sign up? A .edu email address (like your Wayne Connect address!) and proof you are enrolled in at least one class. *If you're not a student, Amazon Prime does offer a free one-month trial period.   Wayne State University Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4858 Ever receive an email that claims you’ll receive a free laptop simply by forwarding a message to 10 of your friends? Or perhaps wondered if the latest rumor about Wall Street is true? Snopes.com may have your answer. “Snopes is the first place I go for the real story,” says C&IT’s own Tom Duszynski, “It’s become a trusted source.”   For more than ten years, David and Barbara Mikkelson of Snopes.com have been investigating and reporting on the latest bit of gossip sent to your inbox. David Pogue of the New York Times recently interviewed Mr. Mikkelson for a “CBS News Sunday Morning” segment—here is an excerpt. Wayne State University Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4843 Hip, hip hurray! Teams from the Office of the Vice President for Research and our own Computing & Information Technology were selected as one of eleven Campus Technology Innovators Award winners—out of nearly 500 entries—for their development of the Researcher's Dashboard.   Congratulations to all involved! Check out WSU's official press release. Wayne State University Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4826 With all the flashy advertising and attractive packaging, sometimes it's hard to focus on functionality.  Mashable.com laid out a feature comparison chart between the iPhone4 and the Droid X a couple weeks ago--check it out here. PCWorld took a hands-on approach and tested the devices in seven categories: cost of ownership, storage, connection speeds, still and video image capture, display and resolution, operating system, and multitasking and media playback. Their results are here. Motorola 'Droid X' available on July 15 at Verizon.com. Apple iPhone4 available now at Apple.com. Courtesy of Mashable.com and PCWorld.com.   Wayne State University Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4267 [Sent via e-mail to faculty from WSU Computing & Information Technology] All Wayne State faculty are invited to attend the Educause Learning Initiative 2010 Online Spring Focus: Mobile Learning 2.0: The Next Phase of Innovation in Mobility WHEN: March 3-4, 2010, 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: WSU Education Building, Room 55 DETAILS: http://www.coe.wayne.edu/Educause-Mobilelearning2.0.pdf This is a free event! Registration is not required and light refreshments and beverages will be provided!   If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks and hope to see you at one of the conference sessions! --Mary Mary L. Waker, Ed.D. Director, Education Technology Center Wayne State University College of Education 114 Education Bldg. Detroit, MI 48202 (Voice) 313-577-8552 (Fax) 313-577-8307 Wayne State University Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4303 [Announced on the WSU Computing & Information Technology Website] On July 14, 2009, Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) became aware of intermittent delivery problems with the LISTSERV e-mail list management system. Some maintenance was done at that time, but it still looks like messages that some employees are sending to large mailing lists are not getting distributed in a timely fashion. The delays range from four hours to four days. C&IT staff are actively working with the vendor to investigate the problem, which is inconsistent. If you are having a problem with e-mail distribution using a LISTSERV list, please let us know by contacting the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or helpdesk@wayne.edu. -- Computing & Information Technology Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan http://computing.wayne.edu Wayne State University Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500 http://computing.wayne.edunews-item.php?id=4302 [Sent to employees from WSU Computing & Information Technology] Over the last couple of weeks, you may have experienced late delivery of e-mail messages sent via Wayne State’s LISTSERV mailing list management software. WSU uses LISTSERV to distribute e-mail to addresses such as employees@lists.wayne.edu or annualgiving@lists.wayne.edu. Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) staff worked with the LISTSERV vendor, L-Soft, and found problems with the software setup and applied fixes late last week. C&IT staff are continuing to monitor the performance of LISTSERV to ensure timely distribution of e-mail. Note: Only mailing lists with the format listname@lists.wayne.edu were affected by this problem. C&IT apologizes for any confusion caused by this problem. If you experience anything unusual sending or receiving e-mail using a LISTSERV list, please contact the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or helpdesk@wayne.edu. -- Computing & Information Technology Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan http://computing.wayne.edu Wayne State University Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500