Checking Status of Our Services

Williams relies on cloud-based partners to provide vital services to our community, never more so than in this time of remote learning and distributed work. As many millions of students, instructors and staff members across the globe are increasing the use of and reliance on these technologies, our partners have… Continue reading »

Three Basic Tips for Protecting Your Home Computer

Amid the ongoing events and our recently remote arrangements, you may find yourself in a different location or using a home computer for your work duties. OIT has the following three tips for using your own personal hardware to do your work. Following this advice will better protect you, your… Continue reading »

Google Meet: FAQs for Instructors

Google Meet is a video conferencing system built into your Williams account and it integrates with your G-Suite Calendar and Gmail. Getting Started Q: How do I start a Google Meet video meeting? Q: How do I compare Google Meet and Zoom? Q:… Continue reading »

Traveling? Stay secure while in motion

Cybersecurity Tips For Travelers Before You Go Update your mobile software. Treat your mobile device like your home or work computer. Keep your operating system software and apps updated, which will improve your device’s ability to defend against malware. Back up your information. Back up your contacts, photos, videos and other mobile… Continue reading »

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and education to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. The theme “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.”… Continue reading »

Why are some phones displaying a login button?

To assist in making faculty office moves easier, extension mobility has been turned on for phones in most faculty office buildings. The phones with this capability will have a login button on the phone display. If your name and number are on the phone, there is no need for you… Continue reading »

Purple Air security certificates have been updated

To prepare for the upcoming semester and keep our wireless network secure, OIT updated our campus security certificates today. Some devices (Apple laptops, phones and tablets in particular) may prompt you to trust or accept a new certificate for Purple Air or for Eduroam.  Please do so.  In rare cases… Continue reading »

Important updates for Windows, Chrome, life

Operating systems like Windows and Mac OS update themselves often.  Programs like Firefox and Chrome do it even more frequently.  However it is important to check occasionally to verify your automatic updates are working properly.  This link shows how to check whether your computer is pending updates: https://oit.williams.edu/announcements/security/os-updates/ Security… Continue reading »

Computer Recycling (Greenup) Program

Bring out your dead (tech) – OIT computer recycling project is back May 29-30-31 Computer Recycling (Greenup) Program PLEASE do not put your computer equipment in the trash. For one, it’s not green. Two, it’s not safe – someone could grab your computer, boot it up and read… Continue reading »

OIT recommends waiting to upgrade macs to Mojave

Recommendation: Wait to Upgrade Please Note: If you choose to upgrade and run into problems that cannot be resolved, you may need to revert to an earlier version of macOS, which entails backing up your files and doing a fresh install. New Privacy Restrictions The primary problem OIT has… Continue reading »

Passwords are passe!

You need 2-step to be secure. Over 1550 Ephs and over 20 administrative departments are protected by 2-step! We need you to join the herd. Think it’s not important? Read on to see how lack of 2-step has dramatically impacted companies like JP Morgan, groups like the DNC and many… Continue reading »

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