Do you have an IT question or comment to share with the Lab community? Ask IT is a new Q&A column we're piloting to refine IT services and encourage engagement. Are we allowed to agree to the terms and conditions with enabling Google Analytics for our Lab websites?ANSWER 1: IT … [Read more...] about Ask IT Q&A
Google Workspace Updates, July 2022
Google Forms rolled out the option to customize font style and sizing separately for headers and body text. Rich text formatting like bolding, italicizing, hyperlinks, and lists is also available for form headers, questions, and descriptions. In … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, July 2022
Be Careful about Financial Adviser Solicitations
It’s a busy season for staff opting to retire. Be cautious about unauthorized financial adviser solicitations claiming to provide consultation for retirement or pension benefits. Misleading messages delivered through email and phone calls have recently been reported by University of California (UC) … [Read more...] about Be Careful about Financial Adviser Solicitations
User-Level Apps Emails (Pexels and LinkedIn)
Originally posted at it-status.lbl.gov. Zoom recently sent out a notification to all Lab Zoom users indicating that the Pexels Virtual Backgrounds and the LinkedIn Video Meetings for Zoom apps were approved. Although this is a legitimate message from Zoom, the message should not have gone out to … [Read more...] about User-Level Apps Emails (Pexels and LinkedIn)
Workshop: Introduction to Open OnDemand on Lawrencium
Open OnDemand (OOD) is browser-based High Performance Computing (HPC) portal supported by NSF. OOD is the easiest way to access HPC resources in addition to the command line approach. The Scientific High Performance Computing group offers the Open OnDemand service for accessing Lawrencium and other … [Read more...] about Workshop: Introduction to Open OnDemand on Lawrencium
Benefits of Chromebooks
ContentsPerfect for education and businessStretching dollars for scienceRobust security and stabilityContact IT for assistance Thinking of purchasing a new laptop? Perhaps your current device has seen better days or you’re struggling to decide between the many available options on the market. … [Read more...] about Benefits of Chromebooks
IT Staff Spotlight: Susan Brand
Susan Brand is a Graphic Designer in the IT Creative Services group at Berkeley Lab. She has collaborated with staff across the Lab to craft a portfolio of beautiful, high-quality visual communications resources since 2013. After 9 years at the Lab and over 40 years working in the design industry, … [Read more...] about IT Staff Spotlight: Susan Brand
Emergency Calls Safety Reminder
The Berkeley Lab desk telephone system is set up so callers dialing 911, 9911, or 7911 will be routed to the UCPD dispatch center and the location and phone number of the line you are dialing from will be provided. For personal or Lab cell phones, call 911. Soft phones are not recommended for … [Read more...] about Emergency Calls Safety Reminder
Google Workspace Updates, June 2022
In the new Google Sites, a long-awaited feature to import existing custom themes from one site to another is available. This change makes it easier to reuse themes in alignment with the Lab’s brand guidelines and organizational style across various sites. Additionally, site editors can embed content … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, June 2022
New Phone Upgrades
Originally published on April 18, 2022. The IT Division's Telephone Services Center (TSC) is rolling out a program to modernize communications at the Lab and increase flexibility by offering a soft phone application and new desk phones. IT supports a collaborative hybrid work model by enabling … [Read more...] about New Phone Upgrades
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