Information Technology Services will be hosting a Digital Signage Open House 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in the Hale Library Hemisphere Room to demonstrate K-State’s digital-sign software system available to K-State departments at no charge.
This also is an opportunity to meet with digital-sign staff and have your questions answered as well as share ideas for digital signage on campus. Continue reading “Digital Signage Open House scheduled Jan. 17, 2013”
Apple has put together a collection of some good apps to go along with your election day festivities. They include everything from candidate-specific apps and polling apps to election-related news apps. See their collection of election-related applications. Once you click on the link, iTunes will launch and will take you to the collection automatically.
Apple has issued a recall on some 1-terabyte hard drives that were installed in iMacs between October 2009 and July 2011. It is important to get these hard drives replaced as soon as possible to prevent data loss due to a hard drive failure. Continue reading “Apple recalls some 1-terabyte hard drives on iMacs”
With the introduction of iOS 6 by Apple, Apple has changed the way that application developers and advertisers within apps are able to target ads and track usage. Previously, Apple allowed developers access to a hardware-based ID number to allow such tracking ability, but they have moved to a software-based system in iOS.
Apple is allowing users to turn off such targeted tracking with a “Limit Ad Tracking” feature, but they make it difficult to find. Continue reading “New ad-privacy control in iOS 6; how to limit ad tracking”
The Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC) has put together a couple of helpful information pages as well as an international loaner netbook program to help aid faculty/staff who travel internationally.
The international loaner netbook program provides a technology option that conforms to United States government export-control laws. These netbooks can be checked out in iTAC, 214 Hale Library. See more information about the program.
iTAC has also put together a handy guide with tips for using a cellphone or smartphone overseas.
The Client Services team in iTAC can assist in putting together quotes for K-State departmental computer purchases. Let us help you navigate through all of the options to find the best match for you and your department’s needs. Continue reading “Departments: Need help putting a computer quote together? iTAC can help”
Microsoft will be on campus Wednesday September 19th in the Union Big 12 room to demo the Windows 8 operating system. Major changes in Windows 8 include a completely new user interface and other enhancements aimed at tablet computing and desktops alike.
Microsoft will be providing three demo sessions geared for different interest areas. Here is the planned agenda for the day.
All of the sessions will be held in the Union Big 12 room and anyone interested in one or all of the sessions is welcome to join.
With tomorrow’s anticipated launch of iOS 6, some may be surprised at the lack of a YouTube app. Apple’s contract with Google (owner of YouTube) expired earlier this year; it included provisions for hosting a pre-installed YouTube app on iOS. Starting with iOS 6, YouTube will not come as a pre-installed app.
In a preemptive move by Google, a new YouTube app is now available for iPhone and iPod touch in the iOS App Store. It is a free app that features an updated user interface and enhanced features. Continue reading “New YouTube App for iPhone and iPod touch launches today”
There have been several reports of Apple Macs having issues reconnecting to the KSU Wireless and KSU Housing networks after a user changes their eID password. The best way to resolve this issue is to select KSU Guest from the network list and run through the XpressConnect process again. This will reconnect them to either KSU Wireless or KSU Housing depending on their specific needs.
For more information and to go through the XpressConnect process, visit the wireless access page at wireless.k-state.edu. For further assistance or questions, contact the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722.
The launch of iOS 6 is just around the corner and will be introducing new features as well as substantial changes to well-known functions and included apps. This is a brief overview of some of the more substantial changes as well as new features available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Continue reading “A preview of iOS 6, the new operating system for Apple mobile devices”
