IT News

D-Lab Classes for April 2026

April 2, 2026

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 »

Use your Lab phone number on a computer and smartphone

November 22, 2023

The Avaya Workplace soft phone app uses your Lab phone number on a smartphone or computer. The app complements your smartphone, giving you more flexibility and functionality in controlling your personal and work calls. There is no additional cost for existing Lab phone numbers. Read more »
LabTech 2023 – Recordings, Quick Survey, and Thanks!

November 20, 2023

Thank you for participating in LabTech 2023! We hope you had a great experience. Recordings and a quick survey at are now available. Read more »
End of Support for Outdated Operating Systems

November 6, 2023

This is a reminder for Berkeley Lab users regarding end of support for outdated Windows and macOS operating systems. Systems deemed as security risks may be blocked with no prior warning from accessing the Lab network. Read more »
Google Workspace Updates, October 2023

October 30, 2023

Learn about a handful of new productivity features in Google Workspace apps, including improvements to Calendar appointment scheduling, a new Activity view in Drive, and collaborative enhancements for Sheets. Read more »
Gary Jung Recognized with 2023 Director’s Lifetime Achievement Award

October 27, 2023

Congratulations to Gary Jung, Scientific Computing Group Lead, and recipient of the 2023 Director’s Lifetime Achievement Award for “bringing extraordinary leadership, vision, and commitment to LBNL’s scientific computing capabilities.” Read more »
Richard Gregory Recognized with 2023 Director’s Award for Organizational Impact

October 27, 2023

Congratulations to Richard Gregory, Telephone Services Center (TSC) Lead, and recipient of the 2023 Director’s Award for Organizational Impact. Richard was selected for this award due to “saving the Laboratories millions of dollars through brilliant and tenacious negotiations.” Read more »
Changes to Institutional Service Email Addresses

October 25, 2023

In the coming weeks, emails from ServiceNow, Taleo, and LabAlert will start arriving From new sender addresses, e.g., @service-now.lbl.gov, @hsc.lbl.gov, and @labalert.lbl.gov, instead of @lbl.gov. This is an official change to better secure Berkeley Lab. Please update your email filters as the senders change. Read more »
Special Cyber Announcement: Update Web Browsers

October 12, 2023

The Lab Cyber Security team is releasing a special announcement regarding web browsers like Chrome and Firefox. A significant vulnerability was recently reported targeted image compression technology broadly used by web browsers. Everyone should immediately ensure their web browser is updated. Read more »
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 »