IT News

Recommended Steps Before Upgrading to MacOS Sonoma

September 28, 2023

Learn how to prepare your device for an upgrade to macOS Sonoma by taking a few steps to ensure a smooth experience. Read more »

Windows Passwords – Active Directory (AD) vs Local User Account

September 28, 2023

Windows computers issued by Berkeley Lab IT will either use an Active Directory or a Local User account. They are different but are both used for logging into Windows computers. In this article, we explain the difference between the two systems and provide guidance in case you need to reset or update your passwords. Read more »
Register for LabTech 2023

September 25, 2023

Join the IT Division in-person or online at LabTech 2023 on Thursday, November 2. Berkeley Lab staff, affiliates, and external collaborators are invited to register at labtech.lbl.gov before the deadline on October 18. Read more »
Google Workspace Updates, September 2023

September 25, 2023

Read about new and upcoming productivity features in Google apps, including improvements to Google Chat on the web and better collaboration across Google Drive and Slides. Read more »
IT Training, October to November 2023

September 25, 2023

IT offers technical training courses to Berkeley Lab employees in partnership with UC Berkeley. Course topics include web scraping and machine learning with Python, intro to Bash + Git, data analysis with Excel, and more. Read more »
2023 Director’s Awards

September 25, 2023

The Director’s Awards program recognizes the significant achievements of Berkeley Lab individuals and teams in support of the Lab’s mission and strategic goals. All 2023 Director’s Award laureates will be announced soon with more details to follow. Read more »
IT Training, September to October 2023

August 30, 2023

IT offers technical training courses to Berkeley Lab employees in partnership with UC Berkeley. Upcoming courses include data analysis with Excel and R, fundamental and intermediate Python programming, an intro to Bash + Git, and more. Read more »
Google Workspace Updates, August 2023

August 30, 2023

Check out new and upcoming productivity features for Google Workspace apps, including easier dropdown lists in Sheets, a shortcut to headings in Docs, and updates to Slides, Gmail, and Apps Script. Read more »
Zoom Release Notes, August 2023

August 29, 2023

Zoom provides up-to-date release notes for new features and enhancements. This month, the IT Division Audio Visual group (AV) is highlighting tools to help staff troubleshoot connectivity issues for Zoom meetings and manage Zoom cloud recordings. Read more »
Expanding Storage Services for Research Data

August 28, 2023

Next-generation research at the Lab is expected to generate many petabytes of data per year. The success of these big data projects demands a high-performance data pipeline. To address this critical need, ScienceIT offers the Science Project Storage Service (SPSS v2), a performant, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective storage solution. Read more »
Video Replay: Data Science for Postdocs Workshop

August 28, 2023

Watch a recording of the data science workshop, “Exploratory Data Analysis for Timeseries Data,” held on August 2 with Tim Fong, ScienceIT consultant, and the Career Pathways Office. Read more »
Discover, Collaborate, Excel: Complete Your Berkeley Lab Profile

August 4, 2023

Lab staff profiles aggregate data from multiple systems to build a comprehensive picture of our organization. Creating a complete and engaging profile helps you present a professional and strategic Lab presence. Make it a priority to complete your profile and build enriching connections around the world. Read more »
Zoom Cloud Recording Policy

August 4, 2023

The Zoom cloud recording feature allows hosts to record to Zoom’s cloud server. The lbl.gov Zoom account has a storage limit that is shared across the organization. Cloud recordings will be deleted automatically after 30 days to ensure that the feature remains available to everyone. Read more »