Technology Services

Category: User Services

  • UPDATE – Virus Alert! startribune.com is currently NOT blocked.

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    nsonsteb

    We have unblocked startribune.com as of 1:45pm February 22nd. Due to a problem with the startribune.com web site, it is currently being blocked here at Gustavus. It is infecting computers on campus with the Antivirus Soft virus. It will also affect any Windows based computer anywhere in the world. It is our recommendation to not…

  • Quick Navigation to Webmail

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    tami

    Many Gustavus users use Webmail as their primary, or secondary email client.  Navigating to the WebMail interface from the Gustavus on campus pages can take time.  To quickly jump to the WebMail interface just type: webmail.gac.edu in your navigation bar.

  • Where’s your USB flash drive?

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    nsonsteb

    The Technology Helpline finds many USB flash drives, throughout the year, in the Olin computer lab. Please remember to grab your flash drive when you are done using lab computers. We will do our best to return found flash drives to their respective owners. Helpful hint: Create a (.doc) Word file with your contact information…

  • Gustavus Technology Training Classes

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    svogt

    Gustavus Technology Services is pleased to announce the availability of free, hands-on, technology training sessions for faculty and staff. These training sessions will be in small groups held in the Olin Technology Classroom (Room 124B) beginning at 9:00 am and lasting about an hour. They are aimed at all different skill levels so all are…

  • Have a smartphone? Tips for checking your Gustavus e-mail.

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    nsonsteb

    Smartphones are becoming a popular choice for cell phone users these days because of the many things that they can do. One of those things is checking e-mail from your cell phone or other mobile device. Some of the smartphone options out there right now are the Blackberry, HTC Hero, Droid, G1, myTouch, Nexus One,…

  • Podcast Server Back Up and Running

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    svogt

    The upgrade on the podcast server is complete. It has been tested and is now running at 11 PM. The server was down from 7 PM to 11 PM. Sorry for any inconvenience.

  • Podcast Service Unavailable Tonight

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    svogt

    The Gustavus Podcast Server will be unavailable to publish new podcasts tonight starting at 7 PM. You can still view and access previously recorded content at the server address: http://podcast.gac.edu/library. The upgrade will take most of the evening and will be back up in the morning.

  • Would you like better cell phone coverage?

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    svogt

    What can Technology Services do about poor cell phone coverage? Unfortunately, not much. However, you may be able to improve it yourself! The most important thing to do, is to contact your cellular provider and let them know your coverage isn’t very good. If more people call them and let them know, this gives them…

  • Slow e-mail delivery

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    nsonsteb

    Currently, some users are experiencing slow delivery of e-mail. Please be assured that no e-mail is lost. We hope to be back up to full speed later today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Technology Helpline at x6111. Thank you for your patience.

  • The Technology Helpline is Hiring

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    tami

    Looking for an on-campus job?  Gustavus Technology Services is currently seeking student employees to work on campus at the Technology Helpline. Do you … enjoy computers? … have excellent communication skills? … want to learn more about technology? Available positions will begin with training sessions during January Term. Please apply at http://gustavus.edu/helplineapp before November 24th. Please contact Tami…