New Technology Services at Meyer Library
Academic Computing has expanded its technology services and rearranged its computers and other equipment on the first and second floors of Meyer Library. The following are highlights of these additions and changes: ... Read more
IT Open House: See It on the Web
If you weren't one of the estimated 400 people to attend the Information Technology Open House, you can see video from it on the web: http://ITopenhouse.stanford.edu/ This annual event, jointly sponsored by ITSS and SULAIR, was held on October 28... Read more
Technology Orientation Benefits New Faculty
This year ITSS has again offered new faculty in the School of Humanities and Sciences special help to get quickly up to speed on technology at Stanford. Partners in this effort are the School, the ITSS H&S Technical Support Team, the ITSS Client ... Read more
TeamSpace: A Collaborative Learning Space in Meyer Library
TeamSpace has been a fixture in Meyer Library's first floor lobby for nearly a year, creating a unique, publicly accessible, collaborative workspace environment for the Stanford community, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: ... Read more
Academic Technology Lab: A Resource Center for Faculty and TAs
The Academic Technology Lab (ATL), located in Meyer Library room 181, is a resource center for faculty and TA's interested in integrating technology into their teaching. ATL consultants provide training and support for the development of instruction... Read more
Academic Technology Specialists Program: Expansion and New Projects
The Academic Technology Specialist program works with faculty, lecturers, and researchers within University departments, programs, and schools to advance the application of software and information technology in teaching and research. The newest ... Read more
Computer Training to Meet Your Needs
ITSS Technology Training Services has provided classroom training on software applications and technology information sessions to the Stanford community for over ten years. Here's a quick overview of different types of training they are offering ... Read more
STARS on the Horizon: New Web-based Training Registration
Beginning this spring, Stanford faculty, staff, and visitors will begin using a new web-based training registration system, STARS (Stanford Training and Registration System). STARS enables you to register for training (e.g., for career development... Read more
"Possible Virus" Tag in Email Messages
Have you received a an email that contains the words "possible virus" in the header? If so, be cautious about opening the message. Be even more cautious about opening its attachment. Unless you're certain the email attachment is legitimate ... Read more
Residential Computing Offers Desktop Security Guide
Want to find out how to keep your desktop computer secure? On the Residential Computing Web site you'll find a useful desktop security overview (aimed at students but useful for all) that begins with a list of rules to live by and includes links to... Read more
PC-Leland and PC-AFS Upgrades
PC-Leland and its companion, PC-AFS, have been upgraded recently to take advantage of development work done in OpenAFS, the open-source program that serves as the root of PC-AFS. These programs give you desktop access to AFS, Stanford's primary ... Read more
Stanford Turns Off Unsecure FTP
This quarter, Stanford will turn off unsecure FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Once that happens, the next time you want to upload or download web files you will no longer be able to use Fetch, transfer.stanford.edu, or any other unsafe means of ... Read more
New Computing and Communications Self-Help Web Site Coming
As part of a larger project aimed at improving overall service to the Stanford community, ITSS' Client Support Group is developing a new "self-help" web site to provide users with a one-stop shop for help with common (and not so common) computing ... Read more
The Stanford Bookstore Computer Store: What's New for Winter
As Winter Quarter begins, be sure to drop by the Stanford Bookstore Computer Store. The Computer Store offers Stanford students, staff, faculty, and departments can purchase computer products and software at discounted prices. The Computer Store is ... Read more
