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Test your cybersecurity prowess to win
Nov 26th, 2020
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The Monday, Nov. 30, prize deadline to complete the Cybersecurity Learning Modules and Self-Assessment is fast approaching.

Faculty, staff, and students who complete the self-assessment by this deadline will be eligible for a draw for $100 UWin Cash. The winner will be selected by random draw and contacted by email in early December.

Launched by Information Technology Services to conclude Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020, the Cybersecurity Learning Modules and Self-Assessment is a means for faculty, staff, and students to reinforce and expand their cybersecurity knowledge.

For more cybersecurity resources, visit www.uwindsor.ca/cybersecurity.

Video explains how to view and print UWindsor pay statements
Nov 24th, 2020
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myUWinfo.uwindsor.ca is the University of Windsor’s employee gateway to human resource information.

Watch Information Technology Services team member Eva Bernachi as she walks through how UWindsor employees can find, view, and print their pay statements online in this 112-second Tech Talk video.

If you want more information about myUWinfo, click on the link in the Comments section below the video.

Tech Talk is a presentation of IT Services. More Tech Talks are available at www.uwindsor.ca/its/tech-talk.

Video explains process of consenting to online pay statements
Nov 19th, 2020
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myUWinfo.uwindsor.ca is the University of Windsor’s employee gateway to human resource information.

Eva Bernachi of Information Technology Services walks through how UWindsor employees can provide their consent to view and print pay statements and tax forms online in this 119-second Tech Talk video. If you want more information about myUWinfo, click on the link in the Comments section below the video.

Tech Talk is a presentation of IT Services. More Tech Talks are available at www.uwindsor.ca/its/tech-talk.

Cortana Daily Briefing email has arrived
Nov 18th, 2020
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Tuesday morning, you likely received your first Cortana Daily Briefing email. As highlighted previously in DailyNews, this new Microsoft feature is designed to help users stay in control of their calendars and be intentional about their days.

Within two hours of your workday (as set up in Outlook), you’ll receive a message highlighting outstanding commitments, documents for review for your day’s meetings, and suggested focus time to get independent work done.

A couple of important reminders about your daily briefing email:

  • This briefing email is completely private. It is seen only by you. For more information, see Microsoft’s Privacy Guide for Briefing Emails.
  • To stop receiving this briefing email, click the “Unsubscribe” link at the top of the message or in the footer.

For an overview of the Cortana Daily Briefing email, watch this 113-second Tech Talk video. If you want more information about Cortana Daily Briefing, click on the link in the Comments section below the video.

IT Services to upgrade virtual private network
Nov 18th, 2020
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Information Technology Services will be upgrading the University’s GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) software the morning of Thursday, Nov. 19.

The current version of GlobalProtect client 5.0.5, will be replaced by version 5.1.7, which offers support for the latest versions of macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and Windows 10.

This upgrade will result in existing VPN connections being disconnected; users will be prompted to upgrade the GlobalProtect VPN client when they connect. Configuration should be maintained. Users prompted to reboot or enter the configuration again can find instructions here.

VPN technology provides secure remote access and data transmission between devices that are not connected to the University’s networks and systems.

“Given our current remote work situation, all UWindsor community members are encouraged to install and use the GlobalProtect VPN,” says Kevin Macnaughton, team lead security, IT Services.

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the IT Service Desk by opening a ticket, calling 519-253-3000, ext. 4440, or clicking the chat icon in the bottom right corner of www.uwindsor.ca/its or www.uwindsor.ca/itshelp.