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Accessing HelloSign: Important Update
Due to recent changes implemented by HelloSign (now part of Dropbox Sign), the service is no longer accessible through the Google App Launcher, often referred to as the “waffle” menu. Users who previously relied on this quick-access feature will need to adjust their workflow to continue using HelloSign. To access HelloSign moving forward, go directly… Read more »
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Autofocus for X-ray Crystallography: How AutoML Targets Samples at the ALS
Authors: Fengchen Liu, Jordan Jung, Shawfeng Dong, Tin Ho Published on February 10, 2022. Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) frameworks aim to automate tasks so non-experts can take advantage of machine learning on a large scale. There are a vast amount of these frameworks on the market, and all major cloud providers have their own Computer… Read more »
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How to Access Library Resources
The Research Library at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Library (LBNL) offers personal research services, a collaborative catalog, science databases, electronic journals and books. Michael Golden, Senior Librarian, aids scientists in conducting their research by providing access to responsive and timely information. Keep reading to learn more about how to find, check out, request, and return… Read more »
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New Type of Social Engineered Phishing
The Berkeley Lab Cyber Security group reports a new variety of social engineered phishing scams. In this new variety, attackers impersonate the name of real Lab staff or colleagues, including senior leaders and supervisors. The attackers use public websites to determine relationships and impersonate people you actually know, such as your supervisor, colleagues, collaborators, or… Read more »
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ARO is now Records Management Office (RMO)
The Archives and Records Office is now the Records Management Office (RMO). RMO is part of the Information and Technologies (IT) Division and the name change reflects a more current approach to the office’s function: managing records that document Berkeley Lab’s work. Working with IT and divisions across the Lab, RMO will continue to expand… Read more »
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UC Love Data Week, Feb 14-18
Celebrate UC Love Data Week by joining workshops from February 14 through February 18, 2022. The UC campuses are partnering to celebrate this nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness and build community around research data. Berkeley Lab staff are invited to attend these events to gain hands-on experience on topics such as R, Python, Data… Read more »
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macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Hold on! Before you rush to upgrade, here are the things to do: MacOS Monterey compatibility: Find out if your device will work with macOS Monterey Software that works on macOS Big Sur with M1 or Intel Chipset should work with macOS Monterey. Software Compatibility for macOS Big Sur on M1 Chipset Software compatibility for… Read more »
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Seeing The message “Your connection is not private”
Do not be alarmed if you are getting the message “Your connection is not private”. The related IT team is working to resolve the issue. In the meantime click Advanced and click Proceed to login.lbl.gov (Unsafe) and accept the risk to continue. Feel free to reach out to IT if you have any questions. You can contact our IT support staff… Read more »
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Safety First – No Walk-ins
Author: Tap L You Must Have an Appointment Due to the current state of COVID, keeping everyone healthy and safe is the Lab’s highest priority. With that in mind, Berkeley Lab IT Support services will not accept any walk-ins. All visits are by appointment only until further notice. You can set up an appointment… Read more »
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Inventory Check Time – Install BigFix
During the 2022 Wall-to-Wall inventory campaign, install BigFix to certify the existence of DOE tagged assets. Any DOE-barcoded system running BigFix will automatically be verified for inventory purposes, without the barcode being scanned. This saves tremendous time for property reps and staff. Approximately 4,600 DOE assets have been accounted for within the first week of… Read more »
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Data Migration Project
The IT Division Data Migration Project celebrates an important milestone phase led by Collaboration Services. The Collaboration group is responsible for the administration and support of productivity applications and tools that help staff connect with colleagues and Berkeley Lab services, including Google Workspace. David Huynh, Computer Systems Engineer, Derrick Johnson, Computer Systems Engineer, and Luis… Read more »
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Cloud Computing for Science at LBL
In some respects, cloud computing has been around for so long that it seems old hat these days. Now it seems that everything has moved to the cloud. Or has it? For scientific computing, the move to cloud has been happening at a much slower pace; however, there are many signs that change is finally… Read more »
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Data Privacy Day 2022
The information below is provided by the Data Privacy Day 2022 Announcement from the Office of Ethics, Compliance & Audit Services, University of California, Office of the President. Film Screening and Panel Discussion in Celebration of Data Privacy Day 2022 We tweet, we like, and we share — but what are the consequences of our… Read more »
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