Office 365 Login Issues
On Monday, September 28th, Microsoft reported issues with users being able to log into Office 365 applications including email and Teams. Western users were among those who reported difficulties in logging in. (Read the full article)
Zoom security updates for all Western meetings and classes
On Sunday, September 27, Zoom will be implementing security updates that will affect all Western meetings and classes held on Zoom. Either a passcode or a waiting room will now be required. (Read the full article)
Security updates being applied to Zoom meetings
Zoom has announced that beginning September 27, 2020 all meetings will be required to have a Passcode set or a Waiting Room enabled. If your meeting does not have one or both of these security features set by September 27th, Zoom will apply a Waiting Room to all your meetings. (Read the full article)
Video Captioning
With a rapid shift to online, instructional videos are continuing to gain popularity with both students and instructors. Including captions when posting videos will ensure the content is accessible to all students. Captioning is a service that makes video content more accessible and supports students with disabilities. (Read the full article)
Helpdesk Counter Open by Appointment Only
The WTS Helpdesk Counter will be open beginning Monday, August 31, 2020. Due to COVID-19 protocols, our counter service has changed. It is no longer a drop in service. Assistance will be provided on an appointment-only basis. (Read the full article)
Choosing the best Web Conferencing Tool
To help instructors choose the best option for their courses, Western Technology Services has created a chart highlighting & comparing the main features of the three systems. (Read the full article)
Protect your Zoom events using Authentication Settings
You can now restrict meeting access to only participants who have logged into Zoom using a Western email address. (Read the full article)
The Future of Adobe Flash
Adobe announces end-of-life for Flash effective December 31, 2020. (Read the full article)
Cascade Upgraded to v8.15.1
On Sunday, June 21, Cascade was upgraded to the most recent version available, v8.15.1. (Read the full article)
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