Technology Services

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  • Moodle Upgrade from 1.9 to 2.4 this Summer!

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    joyce

    GTS will be upgrading the Moodle server to the much-improved version (v. 2.4) over the summer. It is critical that faculty who use Moodle allot extra time in preparation of your Fall Semester courses. We are making every effort to ease the transition, but your courses will NOT automatically transfer to the new system. We…

  • Minimizing Media File Sizes

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    joyce

    Tips on Keeping Media File Sizes Small QuickTime Screen Capture (with audio) • Screen captures are very much dependent on what’s being captured on the screen. If you attempt to capture a lot of activity on the screen, the file sizes will be much larger than a screen capturing less movement and activity. Resolution isn’t…

  • How to OCR a .PDF File

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    joyce

    Suppose you wanted to digitize a magazine article or a chapter from a textbook. Maybe you’re putting a great research study article up on Moodle, and you want your students or a fellow colleague to read it. You could spend hours retyping the article, or you could simply scan the article and save it as…

  • 7 Random, Useful, and Free iPhone Apps

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    joyce

    1. RunKeeper RunKeeper is similar to Nike+, designed for keeping track of workout distances. However, while previously offered as ‘pro’ and ‘free’ versions, the developer now includes all the features in one free app. This allows users to utilize the iPhone’s GPS capabilities to track jogging and cycling routes, and examine mapping and details of your…

  • Java Runtime Environment Security Updates

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    jtwaddle

    The newest security updates for the Java Runtime Environment will begin deploying to all computers running Windows today. These fixes will patch security holes in Java that you may have heard about in the news.  You will see the image below while the update is running.  All internet browsers must be closed to install the update successfully.…

  • Java Runtime Environment Security Updates

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    jtwaddle

    The newest security updates for the Java Runtime Environment will begin deploying to all computers running Windows today. These fixes will patch security holes in Java that you may have heard about in the news. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Helpline x6111.

  • Searching Within Apple Mail

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    joyce

    Do you use the Apple Mail application on your Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, iPad or iMac? If so, sometimes searching for an e-mail can be tricky. Apple Mail uses a searching system that makes finding messages easier through the use of “search tokens.” With a search token, you can search by date, name, subject, message…

  • I LOST my 23 page paper!

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    nsonsteb

    It is that time of year when final papers are being written, stress is upon students, and late nights are common. Never leave a lab computer for any reason without first saving your document to a known location (flash drive, Gustavus home directory, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc). If you leave the computer or leave the computer idle…

  • Technology Services Thanksgiving Break Hours

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    nsonsteb

    These are the 2012 Technology Helpline Thanksgiving Break hours. Even when we are away, you can still send us e-mail and leave voicemail for us. We will respond to your request/concern on Monday, November 26th. Wednesday: 8am – 4:45pm Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact Us: helpline@gustavus.edu 507-933-6111 http://gustavus.edu/gts

  • iPhone – Apple Mobile Mail

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    joyce

    If you have Apple’s iPhone, you should take advantage of the Mail application that allows you to send and receive mail on your phone. This application can hold several e-mail accounts, such as your Gustavus e-mail and a Yahoo-email account, for example. To utilize the Mail application on your iPhone, simply follow this this Apple…