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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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IT Division’s Jackie Scoggins selected as ‘Women at the Lab’ honoree
The Scientific Computing Group’s Jackie Scoggins is one of sixteen women being recognized for their dedication, talent, STEM contributions, and commitment to the Lab’s mission. The awards ceremony will be on July 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm Read more »
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The Berkeley Lab Technology Toolkit
The Berkeley Lab Technology Toolkit is what we call the set of services we provide for every employee at the Lab at no recharge. We try to make sure that the most important services everyone needs are covered as part of the Toolkit. Here’s an overview of what’s in the toolkit (aka funded by overhead… Read more »
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How a Climate Scientist Leverages Supercomputing to Study Wild Weather from Winds to Wildfires
By Erica Yee • June 15, 2018 The Science IT Profiles series highlights how the Scientific Computing Group supports the work of Berkeley Lab researchers spanning various disciplines. Professor David Romps spends his days making shapes out of clouds — only these clouds are enormous simulations often running on high performance computing (HPC) machines. As… Read more »
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LBL and GDPR
Berkeley Lab is aware of the European General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR and is working with UC legal counsel, in coordination with the campuses, on longer term efforts to analyze situations where the rule may be applicable to specific University functions.LBL General Counsel and IT intend to provide additional guidance to the Laboratory when… Read more »
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IT Realigns to Focus on Science Needs
As announced by MIke Witherell on May 17, 2018, IT Division will be realigning to better focus on the needs of the scientific community at Berkeley Lab. This realignment will enable new services and refinement of existing services in support of the scientific needs of the Laboratory.Why Realign?IT at LBL has always had a strong… Read more »
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Overleaf – The Collaborative Writing and Publishing Tool You Need
Do you use LaTeX to edit your professional documents? Would you like to easily and quickly collaboratively write and publish online? The solution is Overleaf (https://www.overleaf.com/org/lbl/). Overleaf provides a collaborative LaTeX editing environment with real-time interpretation of scripting supporting rapid editing. Features include:Online collaboration in Rich Text or LaTeX editing. Easily switch between either mode.Real-time… Read more »
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Citation Management Made Easy with Paperpile
What is Paperpile?Can’t keep track of all your papers and reference materials. Compiling bibliographies driving you nuts? Use Paperpile, a citation management tool integrated with the Google apps ecosystem. The IT Division has recently acquired Paperpile and is providing it FREE to all Lab employees. What you can do with Paperpile:Easily organize your papers, folders,… Read more »
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CCleaner Hacked
ProblemSome CCleaner installers were found to have third party malware embedded. Though CCleaner fixed their installers quickly, some of users downloaded and unknowingly installed malware. A project in IT User Support was initiated to identify these systems and notify users that their computers could be compromised. We requested removal of the software and a complete… Read more »
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Acrobat End of Life (EOL)
As of October 16, 2017, Adobe will no longer be supporting and providing security patches for Acrobat 11 and all previous versions. If a security vulnerability is identified after October 16, 2017, Cybersecurity may block you from our network unless you do one of two things. Read more »
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32-bit Applications Being Phased Out for Next Major Release of macOS
Apple announced last year that they are beginning to phase out support for 32-bit applications for macOS. Beginning in January 2018, the Mac app store will no longer accept any 32-bit apps. Starting with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Apple will begin warning users about installed applications that are 32-bit, but will continue to run them… Read more »
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Purchase a Computer Made Easy
The IT User Support Group now offers an easy and convenient way to order a computer, new or repurpose (used, hardware at no charge). We provide the lowest-cost, and highest-quality services available, based on standardized hardware and software configurations, automated management systems, and years of expertise. We provide the following services for all new and re-purposed workstation requests:Help… Read more »
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How to Update Windows 10
Microsoft has entirely changed their approach to updating Windows 10. Now they are releasing major builds twice a year which are much larger downloads that require longer install times with a REBOOT. Each build will have an end of lifecycle and will cease to be supported as defined by their End of Service date, see… Read more »
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