Technology Services

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  • Companion Link Upgrade

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    nsonsteb

    This applies to staff/faculty who use the program Companion Link to sync their Google Calendar to their Palm PDA. Due to a change at Google, older versions of Companion Link have stopped working. If this is the case for you, please download and install the newest version of Companion Link. http://www.companionlink.com/downloads/updates.html (Click on the CompanionLink…

  • Thanksgiving Helpline Hours

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    nsonsteb

    Tuesday, November 25th: 8am – 4:45pm Wednesday, November 26th: 8am – 4:45pm (limited staff) Thursday, November 27th: Closed Friday, November 28th: Closed Saturday, November 29th: Closed Sunday, November 30th: Closed Monday, December 1st: Back to Regular Hours

  • Mediacom Internet Users

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    nsonsteb

    At my home, I use Mediacom as my Internet Service Provider. In short: Mediacom has changed their IP address range, which makes Google think you are from Spain and puts your search results in Spanish. I have contacted Google and they are making the appropriate fix. Long version: Recently, while at home, I would use…

  • E-mail Password Policy

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    nsonsteb

    Starting this October 15th, Gustavus Technology Services is requiring that users change their Gustavus e-mail passwords at least once per year. If you have changed your password recently, you do not need to take action at this time. For those of you that received an e-mail from Ethan Sommer on Thursday October 9th regarding your…

  • What is .docx file?

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    nsonsteb

    A .docx file is a Microsoft Office Word file. This is the new file extension that is used by the newest Office products; Office 2007 on the PC and Office 2008 on the Macintosh.  It is NOT a Macintosh specific file. Before Office 2007 (PC) and Office 2008 (Mac), Microsoft used the file format (.doc).…

  • Google Calendar Training

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    nsonsteb

    What: Google Calendar Training Who: Gustavus Faculty and Staff Where: Olin 124B When: Wednesday, 9/24, 10:30 am Monday, 10/6, 11:00 am Tuesday, 10/14, 2:00 pm If these times will not work, but you would like a tutorial, please e-mail helpline@gustavus.edu or call x6111 to schedule a time. For more information about the Gustavus edition of…

  • E-mail Password Change

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    nsonsteb

    Starting October 15th 2008,  you will be asked to change your Gustavus e-mail password at least once per year. If you haven’t changed your Gustavus e-mail password in the last year. Please take note below. Please assist us in better protecting your Gustavus account and the accounts of other Gustavus users by changing your password…

  • Technology Helpline Fall Semester Hours

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    nsonsteb

    Monday-Thursday: 8am-11pm Friday: 8am-4:45pm Saturday: 12pm – 5pm Sunday: 3pm-10pm

  • Microsoft Office Ultimate Steal Deal

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    nsonsteb

    Microsoft is selling their Microsoft Office 2007 Ulimate software for a low price of $59.95 on their website. If you don’t have this already and looking for a deal, this is your opportunity. If you are a Gustavus student, you are eligible for this offer. Please note this is the Windows version of Office. This…

  • Phishing email this week…

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    nsonsteb

    Gustavus Technology Services will never ask for your password. Be aware that this week, an email, NOT FROM GUSTAVUS, was sent out regarding your email password. Please be aware that this is a scam/phishing attempt. Thank you to those that brought it to our attention. Please delete the message immediately. Always remember, if you are…