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Upcoming Login Screen Refresh Paves the Way for Passkeys
In our ongoing efforts to enhance security and user experience across the Berkeley Lab community, IT is preparing for a significant upgrade to our authentication methods with the planned Lab-wide rollout of Passkeys later this year. As an initial step in this transition, we will soon be releasing an update to the authentication screens you… Read more »
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Wireless Networking Best Practices
The IT Division has summarized essential tips and reminders to help staff navigate Berkeley Lab wireless services, including an overview of networks and what they are used for, how to get connected, and what to do if you encounter issues. Please review these guidelines to ensure a smooth and reliable wireless experience at work. Read more »
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3Q4: Michael Golden
Meet Michael Golden, Senior Librarian at Berkeley Lab. Learn more about his interests and his career at the Lab where he aids staff in locating resources to support their research and educational needs. Read more »
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Demo AI Tools to Enhance Research
Lab staff can now access demos of two AI tools to enhance research. Scopus AI is Elsevier’s generative AI tool for summaries, foundational papers, and insights, available thru May 27. Also check out Scite, a deep learning platform to conduct literature reviews and cite sources available for demo thru June 13. Read more »
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Avaya Messaging, New Voicemail Coming May 20
Telephone Services is pleased to announce a new voicemail service coming May 20 called Avaya Messaging. Your new voicemail service provides a web access portal for managing messages and settings for Lab phones online and a new feature that allows you to define “find me” rules. Read more »
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HPC Training: Getting Started with Rocky-8 – April 25
Join ScienceIT for a virtual high-performance computing (HPC) training session on April 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. This training will provide an overview of the Rocky-8 testbed environment on the Lawrencium supercluster. Registration is required. Read more »
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1Password Training, April 17 at Noon
The IT Division is excited to invite Berkeley Lab staff to join a 1Password training session on Wednesday, April 17 at noon. 1Password is a password management solution that will help keep your online accounts secure and organized. Read more »
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Transfer Paper Records by May 17
Beginning June 2024, Federal Records Centers will no longer accept paper records. Please transfer paper records to the Records Management Office (RMO) no later than May 17, 2024. Read more »
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Enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhones
When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, an additional layer of security is required if your iPhone is away from familiar locations. All users are encouraged to enable the feature on their iPhones for better protection of data and devices. Read more »
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Secure Your Identity with 1Password
1Password is a password management solution now offered at Berkeley Lab. Weak login credentials and their exposure are a leading cause of cybersecurity incidents. Install a password manager today to help protect your identity and personal data. Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, January-February 2024
Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including improvements to appointment scheduling, better comment management options, immersive presentations, and more! Read more »
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Browser Pop-Ups Lead to Phone Scams
Berkeley Lab Cyber Security wants to make you aware of an ongoing attack using fake pop-up windows. This method has been observed several times at the Lab in the last few months. Read more »
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IT Training, March 2024
IT offers technical training courses to Berkeley Lab employees in partnership with UC Berkeley. Upcoming topics include Excel for advanced users, R programming, and Python for analysis, visualization, and deep learning. Read more »
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