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Campus Network Tips and Troubleshooting
Gustavus Technology Services (GTS) is committed to providing and supporting a robust, reliable, and secure network for the Gustavus community to be able to learn, teach, and work effectively. The purpose of this message is to inform the campus community about the College’s network options and provide some helpful information to allow you to take […]
Google Meets Access Issues
We’ve had reports from a handful of users that some Google Meets are suddenly requiring the meeting organizer to grant access to other participants. While we are not entirely sure why some meetings have been affected this way, we do believe it is the result of the “Quick Access” feature being turned off for that […]
ZOOM Live Transcriptions!!
Can you say, “It’s about time??” Yes, the news is indeed VERY exciting!! You can now have Zoom transcribe what you say into text right in the Zoom Window! ((APPLAUSE)) So, what do you need to do to make this work? Not much, but here are the steps: Open your Zoom Meeting Click Live Transcript […]
Spring Technology Help
Spring semester has arrived and Technology Services is here to help you get off to a great start. We have staff available to assist you from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.*, Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday. During the lay low period (and beyond) we strongly recommend you first try […]
Updated Website Search Results
Recently, Technology Services updated the search feature on the Gustavus website. Search results will now, by default, be prioritized with more recent results displayed at the top. An “advanced settings” option has also been added to allow users to further refine search results by selecting start and/or end dates. It is hoped that these changes […]
Training Opportunities from GTS
It’s a new year and with that comes new opportunities! Come learn more about the tools that make working and teaching in a hybrid situation a success!! GTS will be offering virtual sessions on Google Meet, Zoom, and Moodle in the month of January. I hope to you “see” you all soon — Good luck […]
Adobe Flash End of Life
Adobe announced that as of December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash should be considered to have reached its end of life. This means Adobe Flash will no longer receive security updates or patches from its parent company. Due to the high security risks associated with the continued use of this application, Adobe Flash will no longer […]
Zoom Recordings and Support
As a reminder, starting Wednesday, December 16, Zoom recordings will be subject to a 60-day deletion timer. Video recordings more than 60 days old will automatically be removed, while more recent videos will be displayed with a countdown that indicates when they will be deleted. Videos that have been removed can be retrieved for 30 […]
Website Redesign Listening Sessions
Technology Services and the office of Marketing and Communication will be hosting a pair of listening sessions regarding the upcoming Gustavus website redesign process. You are invited to join for as long as you desire to share feedback, ask questions, or just listen. The sessions will be held on the following dates/times. Make sure you […]
COVIDaware MN app for exposure notification
Today the State of Minnesota, following several other states, launched a COVID-19 exposure notification app called COVIDaware MN that can be installed on your mobile phone. This app will notify you if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. To learn more about how this app works, its […]