October 30, 2008
Written by Joanne Jennings
Wireless access points called UDel Secure now show up alongside UDel access points as network connection choices on wireless devices. Although the access points’ names may look similar, the difference between them is significant. As its name implies, UDel Secure offers increased security and is the best choice for wireless network connections.
Recently installed in buildings across campus by Information Technologies (IT), the UDel Secure access points encrypt data and they require staff and students to enter their UDelNet IDs and passwords for access. Encryption and authentication prevent unauthorized access to data.
Since access to UDel Secure is not automatic, wireless devices must be configured. Once configured for UDel Secure, a wireless device should automatically connect again when a UDel Secure access point is available. When connected to UDel Secure, wireless devices will have access to OET servers.
For more information, visit IT’s site on how to configure your computer to use the UDel Secure wireless network or contact OET for assistance.
October 14, 2008
Written by Joanne Jennings
Has your computer suddenly slowed to almost a stop? Do you walk away to get your coffee, read the mail, or do your morning exercises while your computer boots? If this has happened to you, OET invites you to attend How to Speed Up Your Computer.
The seminar, next offered to CHEP faculty and staff on Thursday, November 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in 007 PRS, will give you strategies to increase your computer’s speed. Designed primarily for Windows users (although Macintosh users will benefit as well), this seminar reviews steps to increase your computer’s speed, most of which are free.
If you would like to attend, send a note to oet-help@udel.edu to register. So that we can address your specific experiences or concerns in the seminar, feel free to post them as a comment to this blog entry.
October 14, 2008
Written by Joanne Jennings
SPSS 16, statistical analysis and data management software, is available to the University community from Information Technologies and with this new version comes some installation tips.
To prepare for installation of SPSS 16 and to prevent possible software conflicts, first uninstall any previous versions of SPSS on your computer. Next, install in order, SPSS 16, the latest patch for SPSS 16 (currently 16.0.2), and the Legacy Viewer (Windows only). The patch, available from UDeploy, fixes performance and usability issues found within SPSS 16. The Legacy Viewer, available from the SPSS install menu, allows you to view and edit files created in previous SPSS versions.
Completing these few extra steps will insure that your installation of SPSS 16 runs smoothly. As always, if you need assistance or have questions, contact oet-help.
