Adam Stone posted on Jun 28, 2011 UCCSC - the Computing Conference for the University of California, will be held this year at UC Merced August 7-9. Registration is now open. For more information visit the UCCSC 2011 website: http://uccsc.ucmerced.edu/ … [Read more...] about UCCSC 2011 Registration is Open
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Chromebook Pilot Begins
Adam Stone posted on Jun 22, 2011 Google formally released its first batch of Chromebooks last week and IT has received its first few to test in a pilot program. The Chromebooks, produced by Samsung and Acer, are netbook-style laptops running a customized, pared down version of Linux with the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pilot Begins
New Gmail Gadgets to Try
(mjchoung@lbl.gov) posted on Jun 22, 2011 Gmail has a feature in Labs called "Add any gadget by URL" that allows users to add iGoogle gadgets (or any gadget that is an .xml file) to the side of your Gmail account. In order to install any of these gadgets: 1. From your Gmail account, go … [Read more...] about New Gmail Gadgets to Try
Pasting Images into Messages
(mjchoung@lbl.gov) posted on Jun 22, 2011 Initially, Gmail employed a function that let users drag/drop images from their desktop right into the compose window. Now, with the latest version of Google Chrome, users can paste images right from their clipboard. For example, users can copy an … [Read more...] about Pasting Images into Messages
InCommon Expands to Include Research Organizations
Adam Stone posted on Jun 21, 2011 Ed Note: The following press release from InCommon discussed Berkeley Lab's role in Federated Identity projects. Berkeley Lab was the first National Laboratory to join InCommon. ---- Press Release from InCommon: Ann Arbor, Mich. June 21, 2011 Research … [Read more...] about InCommon Expands to Include Research Organizations
Internet Protocol version 6
(mjchoung@lbl.gov) posted on Jun 20, 2011 What is it? The Internet operates by transferring data in small packets that are independently routed across networks as specified by an international communications protocol known as the Internet Protocol. Since the early 1980’s, Internet Protocol … [Read more...] about Internet Protocol version 6
Power Shutdown Scheduled for Saturday, June 18
Nina Lucido posted on Jun 14, 2011 A power shutdown is scheduled for this Saturday, June 18 to enable necessary maintenance on the Lab’s power distribution system. The power shutdown involves several buildings, including the 50 complex, which houses the Lab’s central IT systems. Most IT … [Read more...] about Power Shutdown Scheduled for Saturday, June 18
New Training Opportunities
(mjchoung@lbl.gov) posted on Jun 09, 2011 Confused by the Gmail web interface? Interested in a class that provides insight into what's new in Office 2010? The IT Summer training program may be what you are looking for. Courses in Google mail, calendar, docs, and sites, along with … [Read more...] about New Training Opportunities
EndNote Users – Share your thoughts
Nina Lucido posted on Jun 08, 2011 On June 20 from 10-11AM in Perseverance Hall, Dr. Jason Rollins, Director of Product Development for EndNote, will be visiting Berkeley Lab to gather feedback on the product and share its future directions. The one hour session will cover the newest … [Read more...] about EndNote Users – Share your thoughts
Setting Appointment Slots in Google Calendar
(mjchoung@lbl.gov) posted on Jun 07, 2011 When sharing calendars through Google Calendar, lab users may notice empty time slots in other users’ calendars. Most times, those empty slots indicate availability for a meeting, event, etc. However, sometimes users may not be available for any … [Read more...] about Setting Appointment Slots in Google Calendar
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