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Save Page Rotation (New/Sticky Versions)

How to save page rotation as sticky view or new version in Doc Mgr.

Closing AppXtender Web Access

Use the logoff command to cleanly exit AppXtender.

Delete a Version WebApp

How to delete a version in WebApp.

Workplace Answers eLearning Email (ISSUE)

Issue: Received an email from training @ workplaceanswers.com 

Cause: You have training to complete from the Office of Equity and Inclusion at EKU.  This training is conducted online by Workplace Answers.  This is required for all EKU students.

Resolution:  Click the link in the email and finish the training.  Will probably begin with https://  slate.workplaceanswers.com/ ... etc.

More from the Office of Equity and Inclusion

Phishing Basics

Phishing is when a hacker tricks you into handing over your personal information like credit card numbers, usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc.  Commonly they use “spoofed” emails, fraudulent websites, phone service calls, or phony text messages to full you.  Phishing is a type of

iOS: Screenshot

Take a screenshot on your iphone.

G Suite for Education

File and Data Storage, Archiving, and Backup

Collaboration Apps

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Workaround

Issue: On January 27, 2018 the Malwarewarebytes company released a bad update for their software we have loaded on EKU employee machines--Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.  This bad update caused massive resource usage of PCs and a loss of internet connectivity.  Every connection that gets blocked (not everyone was affected but many were), it will look like this:

MBAM workaround

Lync Client: Conference Calls

This video discusses how to conference call using the Lync client on a computer.

How to report a bogus email or phishing scam

Issue: You receive a bogus email or phishing scam

Cause: Spam is an unfortunate side-effect of email accounts.  Phishing is a social engineering problem. 

Resolution

  1. Forward message to:  spam@eku.edu
  2. Ignore and delete the message.
  3. NEVER click links in these email.  If you do, run an antivirus scan immediately.

 

myMail Clutter Folder

Clutter moves your low priority messages out of your Inbox so you can easily scan for important messages. Clutter analyzes your email habits, and based on your past behavior, it determines the messages that you’re most likely to ignore. It then moves those messages to a folder called Clutter, where you can review them later.

Clutter Folder Location

The folder is located under your myMail inbox on the left-hand menu.

clutter folder

Lync Client: Contacts

The contact feature on Lync Client.

Mac: MAC Address

Instructions on how to find the MAC address for ethernet or wireless networking card on a Mac computer.

Lync Client: Contacts (advanced options)

Advanced features in the contacts list on Lync client.

Check Mac OS Version

ISSUE: Find what version of Mac OS currently using

RESOLUTION:

  1. Click the Apple icon in the top left screen.  Click About This Mac:
    About This Mac
  2. Your version number is located at the top of the windows that opens:
    iOS Version

 

Wired: Linux PC

Connecting a Linux PC to wired/ethernet in residence halls.

Phishing and Suspicious Email

Criminals use malicious email and websites to try to trick you into revealing your password or other sensitive information or to infect your computer with malware.  Phishing emails often use urgent language, asks for personal information, and has grammatical, typographical, or other obvious errors. 

Learn to Spot Phishes

Quick Tip: Check Links Before Clicking

Check the full URL to see if it goes where you expect.

I can log into Blackboard, but I can’t see my course listed. What should I do?

  • First, be sure you click on the 'Courses' link on the left-hand menu when you log into Blackboard.

Password Security Checklist

Change Your Password if it is at Risk

If your password is at risk, you may need to change it more often.  Ask yourself the questions below to see if you need to change your password now.  Balance your answers with the need to have a password that you can remember without having to write it down.  If you have a strong, secure password that is easy for you to remember and you can use it with care, you may not need to change it as often as someone whose password is more vulnerable. 

Checking Email Rules - Outlook/OWA

Issue: I need to check my email rules to see if someone had hacked me or I need to edit/delete those I have set.

Product: EKU faculty Outlook/OWA system

Resolution:

Rules allow you to move, flag, and respond to email messages automatically. You can also use rules to play sounds, move messages to folders, or display new item alerts.

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