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Category: Tech Tip

What is the best way to save my files at work? Can I save them on my computer?

  • November 11th, 2019

We do not recommend storing your files only on your computer’s hard drive for two reasons. First, storing large amounts of data directly to your computer can eat up storage

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I forgot to take the accessibility training! Can I still edit my websites?

  • November 4th, 2019

Because the October deadline has passed, you will need to complete the accessibility training before you can continue to edit or publish to websites. However, if you do not need

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How concerned should I be about cybersecurity?

  • October 7th, 2019

Cybersecurity should be taken very seriously. As the stories from DCH have shown us, technology breaches can result in disastrous consequences. Even on an individual level, breaches can result in

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What’s with all the talk about accessibility?

  • September 24th, 2019

Web accessibility has always been a priority for the College of Arts & Sciences. This fall, a federal audit of college and university websites has made accessibility an even more

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How can my visitors and guests connect to wireless at UA?

  • September 5th, 2019

Visiting speakers, conference attendees, prospective students, and other guests can all connect to UA’s wireless through our guest network. Individuals can do this by selecting UA-Guest on their available wifi

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What precautions should I take when traveling with technology?

  • March 5th, 2019

It is always good to keep close track of your mobile technology while traveling. Items are sometimes left behind on airplanes or snatched when one’s attention is elsewhere. A&S has

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Where can I find information about accessibility?

  • January 28th, 2019

The Emerging Technology and Accessibility team, which is part of the Center for Instructional Technology, has been leading a UA initiative to make electronic resources and learning materials more inclusive

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Why does BlackBoard Learn (BBL) keep timing out on me?

  • January 15th, 2019

If you have ever worked with BBL on a laptop, then you may occasionally have attempted to submit assignments or grades, only to have the system kick you back to

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What is the best way to save my files at work? Can I save them on my computer?

  • November 12th, 2018

We do not recommend storing your files only on your computer’s hard drive for two reasons. First, storing large amounts of data directly to your computer can eat up storage

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New Service Outage Status Pages

  • October 26th, 2018

Have you ever had trouble accessing a web page or UA program? How do you know if the problem is on your end or with the system? Both eTech and

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