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Accessing HelloSign: Important Update

April 28, 2025

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 »

MATLAB Technical Sessions – October 17

September 27, 2011

Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Sep 27, 2011 October 17, Bldg 50 Auditorium – two more Matlab Sessions Although registration is not mandatory, please consider doing so for planning purposes. Register here Agenda Presenter: Isaac Noh, Application Engineer 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Registration and sign-in. Walk ins are welcome. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 1:… Read more »
Introducing UC eLinks for Journals

September 26, 2011

Adam Stone posted on Sep 26, 2011 UC eLinks is a new LBL Library service that makes it easy to go from journal database to article is just a few clicks. Use eLinks from within Library databases such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, Springer, and JSTOR, to easily find online copies of the article you… Read more »
Google Users Group – Update

September 21, 2011

Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Sep 21, 2011 The LBL Google Users Group now has 181 members. We had our first meeting on 9/2/11 (in bldg 50 auditorium and via Readytalk). 20-25 people attended in person and another 18 remotely. Weekly “GoogleGrams” try to keep everyone updated on current issues impacting any of the core Google… Read more »
Data Center Utilization Report – August 2011

September 15, 2011

Nina Lucido posted on Sep 15, 2011 What was installed: Cluster support group added the following: No new systems Business Systems group added the following: No new systems What was removed: Cluster support group removed the following: Lawrencium cluster (7 Racks) Business Systems group removed the following: No systems August average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE): 1.51… Read more »
Calendar Interoperability with Campus

August 29, 2011

Adam Stone posted on Aug 29, 2011 When LBL moved to Google Calendar as its personal/enterprise calendaring program in 2010, one important loss of functionality was the ability to seamlessly schedule meetings with UCB Faculty and Staff. This functionality was only available when both institutions used Oracle Calendar; however, both institutions were moving to standards based… Read more »
Resolved – Was-Visitor WIreless Outage Aug 26-27

August 26, 2011

Adam Stone posted on Aug 26, 2011 Update: Visitor Wireless was restored at noon on Saturday. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original Information: A hardware issue has caused visitor wireless to be unavailable as of 10.19PM Friday Aug 26. Hardware replacement will begin Saturday morning at approximately 8AM. We apologize for the inconvenience. Read more »
Conference Rooms That Work

August 18, 2011

Adam Stone posted on Aug 18, 2011 LBL’s conference rooms see nearly constant use, yet most aren’t equipped with modern (never mind cutting edge) technology to support presentations, collaboration, and discussions. IT has never supported conference rooms outside of Building 50, and several years ago during budget cuts, stewardship of the technology for even these rooms… Read more »
Apple Showcase Event Scheduled for 8-22

August 15, 2011

Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Aug 15, 2011 Ron Ustich from Apple presented some information on the new Lion OS at the last Mac User Group (MUG) meeting. Some of this information might be useful to other MUG members who could not attend, Apple enthusiasts at the Lab, as well as IT support staff. The event… Read more »
Report Coordination – No Need to Send Paper Copies…

August 12, 2011

Nina Lucido posted on Aug 12, 2011 As of August 1, 2011 Report Coordination no longer requires hard copies to be submitted to RCO. Should you need to make a correction to your report, send an updated pdf to repcoor@lbl.gov . If you have any questions please visit us on the web by clicking here or by contacting Shaylah Rigmaiden at x6504. Read more »
Google Users Group Event

August 11, 2011

Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Aug 11, 2011 The IT Division is sponsoring a Google Users Group Now that the transition to Google has been completed, we see a need to enhance communication and training efforts. To that end, we are creating a Google Users Group – patterned after the very successful Mac Users Group (MUG).… Read more »
System Maintenance Scheduled for Thursday, August 11

August 9, 2011

Nina Lucido posted on Aug 09, 2011 System maintenance affecting Windows File Services and Home Directories, Commons, Software Site, Webspace, Printing, and Anti-Virus Update Service on Thursday night, August 11, 2011. Central Windows File Services and Home Directories, Commons, Software Download Site, Webspace, Printing, and Anti-Virus Update Service will be unavailable this Thursday night from 7… Read more »
Coming soon – New Self Help Tool for Phone, Location updates

August 9, 2011

Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Aug 09, 2011 We need some help testing a new self help tool for updating phone, fax, nickname and location information. We have a test environment set up that does not impact your real data. Send comments back to idm@lbl.gov Summary of Changes Right now lab employees who want to change phone, location, fax,… Read more »