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This week, Berkeley Lab will be launching a redesigned Passkeys Management Dashboard and will feature a self-service feature called “Passkey Holiday” coming soon. Together, these updates will make it easier for employees to manage their passkeys, monitor account changes, and temporarily access legacy tools that do not yet support passkey authentication with a one time… Read more »

Over the past several weeks, Lab employees have received a wave of phishing emails that appear to come from coworkers, former colleagues, or old friends, often from personal Gmail accounts. Some of these accounts have been compromised, others are spoofed to display a familiar sender. Either way, the message arrives with a name you recognize,… Read more »

Google continues to introduce new Cloud and Workspace features designed to help you work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and save time. Explore the latest updates, including new AI-powered capabilities and productivity enhancements that can streamline your daily work at Berkeley Lab.  Here are a few of the key features and updates, but you can check… Read more »

As cyber threats continue to evolve, especially with the rapid growth of AI-enabled attacks, keeping Berkeley Lab systems secure requires everyone to stay current with software updates. One simple but important step is making sure your VPN software is up to date. The Lab’s VPN is a key part of our security infrastructure. It helps… Read more »

Creating polished, on-brand communications at Berkeley Lab just got easier. Creative Services has begun integrating Bynder, the Lab’s new digital asset management (DAM) system, into Marq, giving users direct access to approved Lab photos and other creative assets without ever leaving their document. A replacement for WebDAM, Bynder serves as Berkeley Lab’s centralized library for… Read more »

We’re building out the tracks for LabTech 2026, slated for Tuesday, November 3rd in Building 50. This popular in-person and virtual event will feature IT experts discussing everything from AI tips and tricks, the latest in cyber security as well as IT policy, ScienceIT 101, and more. But first we want to hear from you!… Read more »

As summer travel season begins, Berkeley Lab’s IT Division encourages employees to install the new NinjaOne device management agent before heading out on vacation if they have not already done so. Taking a few minutes now to install the platform can help ensure your computer remains secure, counted in the annual device inventory , and… Read more »

If you have a design, communications, or creative project that needs to be completed before the end of Fiscal Year 2026 (September 30, 2026), now is the time to connect with the Creative Services Office (CSO). As the fiscal year draws to a close, demand for design and creative services increases significantly across Berkeley Lab.… Read more »

Google’s recently announced major updates across Google workspace platforms and AI tools including native tool upgrades, major shifts are coming to how teams collaborate, organize information, and utilize artificial intelligence within the Google ecosystem. Here are the top ones to keep an eye on:  AI Innovation: Highlights from Google I/O At the May Google Unveil… Read more »

Science IT @ LBL has partnered with D-Lab to offer free, engaging workshops on the latest IT applications. Upcoming workshops include Python, R Programming, and Tidyverse. Sign up for a free class today! Read more »