Newsletter
Please find copies of the ME-IT Newsletter below. Click the date to see a PDF copy of the original newsletter.
May 2024 - Department Computers Lock Screen Images, U-M Research Computing Package & CoE Cost-share - No-cost High-Performance Computing!, Changes to Cisco VPN Always-On Profile, Assistive Technology Software Available, Nick's Tech Tips (Fathom, AI Notetaking Software), Traveling With Technology, **Third-party AI Tools, Securing Mechanical Engineering Networks
February 2024 - Password Management, Bitwarden, Instructional Software Pilot Programs, Windows 10 Retirement (Update***), Nick's Tech Tips (Data Loss Prevention), U-M Maizey AI Tool Gets a New Interface, USB Hard Drive Scans, VPN Connection for Security, Upcoming Changes to Duo, IT Security - Our Shared Responsibility
November 2023 - Defer macOS Operating System Upgrades, VPN Requirement, Nick's Tech Tips (Dropbox changes), TikTok Ban, Auto Lab iPad, Upcoming changes to Duo two-factor authentication, Insecure Remote Access Protocol Remediation Project, Ways to Step Up Security
August 2023 - Research Data Storage, Windows 11, Nick's Tech Tips (Ergonomics today for a stronger tomorrow), 2636 Zoom Room, Windows Updates, iPad Loaners, Security tips for using public WiFi
May 2023 - Windows 10 Retirement, IT Equipment in Proposals, ARC 2023 Summer Maintenance Details, U-M Research Computing Package & CoE Cost-share, Nick's Tech Tips (Collge/UM IT services, CrashPlan Data Backup, DUO Two-Factor Authentication, Uniquely-Michigan), 2636 & 2540 updates, Artificial Intelligence and U-M Institutional Data
February 2023 - Zoom Room Updates, Google Changes (Limits & Quotas), Nick's Tech Tips (Windows 11), Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!, Faculty Board Updates Complete, Autolab Network Outage, 1100 Dow Updates, Endpoint Protection, IT Security - Our Shared Responsibility
November 2022 - Zoom & ITAR/CUI, Faculty Board Updates, Professional Development Activity Tracking, New Events Calendar, Nick's Tech Tips (Synology Network Attached Storage), 2540 G.G. Brown Video Recording
August 2022 - Major Phone Upgrade (Zoom Phone), New Mailroom Technology, MCommunity Upgrades, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering, U-M GitHub is now available to Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn, Nick's Tech Tips (Hardware Recycling/Disposal, ME-IT Used Hardware Replacement Program), Security Updates & Reminders, Digital Learning Professional Development
May 2022 - Spring Cleanup, LabVIEW, AirPlay in 2540 Conference Room, Nick's Tech Tips (Data Backups at ME), The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering, New Gmail Integrated View, Massive Security Vulnerability
February 2022 - 1642 GG Brown Conference Room Upgrades, New Quizzes Migration Project, Custom U-M Raspberry Pi Setup for Robotics, Nick's Tech Tips (3D printing), IT Security - Our Shared Responsibility, mFile to retire on May 2, 2022, 2022 Used Equipment, Interactive Displays (T1V ThinkHub) in Classrooms, CoE Shared Great Lakes Account
November 2021 - Zoom Rooms, WiFi 6E Upgrade Complete, Don't Fall for the Phish!, Cool Dropbox Features, Nick's Tech Tips (Updates, backups, and staying on top of changes), Data Protection Training, Safe Computing Curriculum, IT Security Movie List
August 2021 - Welcome Back!, Migration from U-M Box to U-M Dropbox, ME-IT Switching to TeamDynamix, Duo Required for VPN, WiFi 6E Upgrade Starting this Summer, U-M Research Computing Package, Nick's Tech Tips, Welcome new ME-IT Staff Murray LaPointe, IT Security - Our Shared Responsibility
May 2021 - Box Retirement Project, U-M GitLab - No Charge!, Changes coming to U-M Zoom, NAS Backups, Property Disposition, Threat Actors Targeting Cybersecurity Researchers, Recording Class Activities: (Some) Rules of the Road, Beware of Tech Support Scams
February 2021 - Security Education and Awareness, Updating Computers, Self-Help Security Training, The U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN), Piazza Q&A available to all U-M faculty, Dell Technologies, Installation of Enhanced Endpoint Protection security software, Denodo data virtualization, Deacon Marcial Cantu
November 2020 - ME-IT Operations, Piazza update, IT Security & Privacy for Remote Work & Study, Virtru: Added Security for Your U-M Gmail, Installation of Enhanced Endpoint Protection security software, DropBox at U-M, U-M to Retire BlueJeans in 2021, U-M to Retire Box in 2021
August 2020 - ME-IT Operations, Record Lectures in 2540 GG Brown, Teaching Resources, Sites @ Home, Password Requirement Changes, Encryption, Duo for U-M VPN now available, What to do if you're in a meeting that gets Zoombombed., Google Chat for Gmail is now available, Security Notice: Extortion emails with old passwords in the subject line, Protect Yourself Online, IT Tips by ITS (Videos)
April 2020 - Special Edition - COVID-19 resources, ME-IT Remote Support Capabilities, Improving Internet Connection, IT Security When Working Remotely, Real-time Communication Options & Virtual Meetings, NOTICE: Protect your Zoom meetings against Zoombombing, U-M Data Protection Course, New Remote Office Hours Queue application, Adobe Create Campus - Free Software, Ergonomics
February 2020 - COMSOL Research License Cost-Sharing Program, ONSHAPE EDU, Secure Your Internet Connection, Firewall Changes Coming Soon!, Comply With Laws, Policies, and Regulations, Discover Machines and Makerspaces with the Mobius Web Portal, Erase Personal Devices Before Disposal, New Smartphone? How to Reactivate Duo, Meet the ME-IT Students
November 2019 - New ME-IT Loaner Items, Duo to be required for U-M VPN, Microsoft Office 365 at U-M, Conference Room Updates, Windows 7 End of Life, Tips for Using Duo When Traveling, Next-Generation Firewall, High-Performance Computing at the College of Engineering, Web Application Updates - VueJS Migration
August 2019 - Food Gatherers, LinkedIn Learning, Windows 7 End of Life, Next-Generation Firewall Providing Security, Do Not Save Passwords in Browsers, U-M GitLab, Transfer File Ownership Before People Leave the University
May 2019 - Windows 7 End of Life, Check Your Back-Ups!, UM Gmail Scheduled Send, Tips for writing emails that don't look phishy, New Loaner Process & System, Software Repository, Group Shared Accounts, Tips for traveling safely with technology
March 2019 - Secure your personal devices, especially if used for U-M work, Internet of Things devices: Balance convenience with privacy & security, New MSetup wireless network connects more devices, Scrapping capital equipment, Google Classic Site Creating Ending
December 2018 - General U-M security best practices and avenues for resources, Duo Two-Factor, Compromised U-M Accounts, Phishing & Suspicious Email, Additional Security Options
August 2018 - Summer Reminders, ME Internal Applications Get a Facelift, Engineering Data Center, REMINDER: Ctools Sites Become Read-Only August 31, Protect Your UMICH Account With Two-Factor, Electronic Research Notebook - LabArchives, New Gmail Interface, Adobe Software, Yottabyte Research Cloud
May 2018 - Room Scheduling System Additions, U-M Box, Property Disposition, VPN, Computer Showcase, Firewall Options - Secure Your Labs Computing Environment, New "Great Lakes" Cluster to Replace Flux, CAEN Computing Account, ME-IT Student Jake Kovalic Utilizes M-Air Drone Facility
February 2018 - ME Faculty/Staf Intranet Migrates to Google Sites, ME Displays - Emergency Status Announcements, Meltdown/Spectre - System Patching, macOS High Sierra 10.13, MATLAB, Adobe Software, Windows Firewall / ME Firewall, My LINC Learning Center / Phishing Awareness, U-M Google Suite Training
November 2017 - ASO Advising Scheduler Launches, Google Team Drives, Sending Student Announcements, DNS Redirection, Kaspersky Lab Software, Adobe Software, DUO Two-Factor Authentication, Meet the New ME-IT Students
August 2017 - Xerox Multi-function Devices - Copy, Fax, Scan, Print, New Website (me.engin.umich.edu) - Explore and Learn, Free 50GB CAEN Storage, CrashPlan Backups, NAS Backups, Property Disposition, Portable Display, Deep Blue Data
May 2017 - Your ME IT E-Resource, Google Sites - A Great Option, CAEN: Hosted WordPress- Everything You Need to Know, CrashPlan Backups- A Helpful Tool, MiStorage - An Affordable Solution, CutePDF Pro, a Free Alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro, Kumo U-M Box & U-M Google Drive Mapping