By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-04-10T22:41:50Z Some Windows users are reporting problems restarting their computers after applying the latest Windows updates (KB4493472 (Windows 7, Server 2008R2) and KB4493446 (Windows 8.1, Server 2012R2)). If your Windows system is having trouble, here are … [Read more...] about Latest Windows Update Breaks Computers and Servers
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Eduroam Certificate Update Needed by April 29, 2019
By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-04-10T18:27:02Z On April 29, 2019, the certificate for the LBL server that handles eduroam authentication will expire. Once this certificate expires, you will not be able to use eduroam. You will need to update your eduroam profile if you plan to continue using … [Read more...] about Eduroam Certificate Update Needed by April 29, 2019
Asus User Alert – Shadow Hammer Malware
By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-03-29T19:05:36Z The IT User Support Group would like to notify all Asus users to update their computers as soon as possible. Asus recently announced the need to patch their computers due to potential “ShadowHammer” malware, see … [Read more...] about Asus User Alert – Shadow Hammer Malware
Windows 10 Updates and Reboots Galore
By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-03-22T19:21:17Z Lab IT has released Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 10, version 1809 (see What’s new in Windows 10, version 1809 for IT Pros). This update is recommended for all Windows 10 users. Installing this update will require a couple of reboots, so … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Updates and Reboots Galore
LabTech Everyday Event Coming to Bldg. 84
By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-03-18T20:42:06Z You asked, we listened! We’re bringing LabTech to you! April 1 @ 10AM Bldg. 84 Lobby Come see us to learn how IT can help you with all your computing needs. We will be offering no-cost consulting on: Scaleable, cost efficient … [Read more...] about LabTech Everyday Event Coming to Bldg. 84
End of Support for Windows 7
By Tammera E Campbell on 2019-03-04T21:31:49Z Microsoft ceased mainstream updates for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015. Since then, Windows 7 continues to receive extended security updates; however Microsoft will cease all updates to Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. This is detailed in the Windows … [Read more...] about End of Support for Windows 7
Laboratory Computing: How Molecular Foundry Scientists Model at the Nanoscale
By Gary M Jung on 2019-02-05T17:36:08Z In six of the seven facilities of the Molecular Foundry, scientists at benches or instruments, in lab coats or clean room suits, are hard at work creating and characterizing nanoscale materials. Sandwiched in between those laboratories, however, is a … [Read more...] about Laboratory Computing: How Molecular Foundry Scientists Model at the Nanoscale
To Clear or Not to Clear Browser Cache
By Jennifer Brown on 2019-01-09T02:00:07Z What is a browser cache? A browser uses a local cache (pronounced “cash”) to store copies of recently accessed website information to quickly display data to a user at a later time. Having pages and images cached prevents the browser from having to … [Read more...] about To Clear or Not to Clear Browser Cache
[Completed] CIFS (Grouper/Bass) Shared Directories Migration – December 21, 2018 5:30 PM
By Luis Enrique Corrales on 2018-12-24T07:11:48Z December 23, 2018: The work for this migration has completed. If you have any questions please contact us at help@lbl.gov. The CIFS server has reached end-of-life and to reduce the high costs associated with … [Read more...] about [Completed] CIFS (Grouper/Bass) Shared Directories Migration – December 21, 2018 5:30 PM
Google’s “Critical security alert” email
Created by Michael Narong Smitasin, last modified by Jay Krous on Dec 14, 2018 Overview You may receive an email like the below stating a "Sign-in attempt was blocked" for an email address in the @gtempaccount.com domain. This is not an attack or concerning; it's just benign leftovers from … [Read more...] about Google’s “Critical security alert” email
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