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Zoom update required by Nov. 5

Posted on by Christine Doucette

On Saturday, November 5, Zoom will implement its new Software Lifecycle Policy for all products and services. If you are running an end-of-life version after November 5, you will not be able to join meetings via the Zoom Client and will be prompted to update or join from the Web browser. Please note Zoom Room Controllers installed on UWP devices will not be included in this enforcement until May 2023.

What do I need to do?

You need to update to the latest version of Zoom. If you are unsure what version of Zoom you are using, view these step-by-step instructions on how to view your Zoom version.

To check for updates and to update your Zoom app for Windows, macOS, or Linux:

  1. First, open and sign in to the Zoom desktop app using the K-State SSO option.
  2. Click your profile picture in the upper right of the application, then select Check for Updates in the menu.

Continue reading “Zoom update required by Nov. 5” →

Zoom is shutting down aging Chromebook app in Aug.

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The Zoom app for Chromebooks will be officially discontinued in August. In 2020, Google shared its plans to phase out Chrome apps on all devices.

If you want to continue to use Zoom on your Chromebook, you’ll have to use the new Zoom for Chrome PWA. This is an updated version of the original app with a similar user interface and works on Chrome OS. Continue reading “Zoom is shutting down aging Chromebook app in Aug.” →

Time to upgrade your Zoom

Posted on by Christine Doucette

On Saturday, August 6, Zoom will retire older versions of its app. You will need to upgrade if you use Zoom version 5.3.0 or below.

If you are unsure what version of Zoom you are using, view these step-by-step instructions on how to view your Zoom version.

To check for updates and to update your Zoom app for Windows, macOS, or Linux:

  1. Open and sign in to the Zoom desktop app using the K-State SSO option.
  2. Click your profile picture in the upper right of the application, then select Check for Updates in the menu.

Continue reading “Time to upgrade your Zoom” →

Welcome to the fall semester!

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Welcome to the fall semester!The Division of Information Technology provides a variety of resources and services for free. Get your semester off to a good start by checking out a few of them.

  • Get a free copy of Microsoft Office for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. See the installation instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
  • Connect your mobile devices to K-State’s wireless network.
  • Use our Qualtrics survey system. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the Qualtrics Survey System. Qualtrics is a comprehensive survey tool with more than 90 question types, simplified reporting tools, online training modules, a library of surveys to peruse, and more.
  • Use Zoom (video and audio conferencing) to meet virtually.
    Use Zoom to set up an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, beam in a speaker, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs allows students to use specialized software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. Unfortunately, Adobe Creative Cloud is not available for remote access. To see a list of all software available in the computing labs, visit the Software in the Computing Labs page. To learn how to access the software, visit the Remote Access page.
  • Connect with the IT Help Desk

More IT resources for K-Staters are on the Welcome to IT at K-State website. Send any IT-related questions to the IT Help Desk, helpdesk@k-state.edu, or call 785-532-7722. You can also search the IT Knowledge Base for answers to your questions.

Reminder: Retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Beginning Monday, July 5, all Zoom recordings older than 180 days will be automatically moved to Zoom Trash. Going forward, all Zoom cloud recordings will be deleted from Zoom cloud storage 180 days from the date of creation. These recordings will be moved to the Zoom Trash folder and available for 30 additional days for recovery before permanent deletion.

Recordings that need to be kept beyond 180 days should be downloaded from Zoom and stored on your own local storage or in a different cloud location such as YouTube, OneDrive, or Mediasite. Zoom recordings created using the ‘Record on this computer’ option are stored locally on your computer and are exempt from the 180-day retention policy. Continue reading “Reminder: Retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5” →

Reminder: retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Beginning Monday, July 5, all Zoom recordings older than 180 days will be automatically moved to Zoom Trash. Going forward, all Zoom cloud recordings will be deleted from Zoom cloud storage 180 days from the date of creation. These recordings will be moved to the Zoom Trash folder and available for 30 additional days for recovery before permanent deletion.

Recordings that need to be kept beyond 180 days should be downloaded from Zoom and stored on your own local storage or in a different cloud location such as YouTube, OneDrive, or Mediasite. Zoom recordings created using the ‘Record on this computer’ option are stored locally on your computer and are exempt from the 180-day retention policy. Continue reading “Reminder: retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5” →

Retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Beginning Monday, July 5, all Zoom recordings older than 180 days (Jan. 4, 2021, or older) will be automatically moved to Zoom Trash. Going forward, all Zoom cloud recordings will be deleted from Zoom cloud storage 180 days from the date of creation. These recordings will be moved to the Zoom Trash folder and available for 30 additional days for recovery before permanent deletion.

Recordings that need to be kept beyond 180 days should be downloaded from Zoom and stored on your own local storage or in a different cloud location such as YouTube, OneDrive, or Mediasite. Zoom recordings created using the ‘Record on this computer’ option are stored locally on your computer and are exempt from the 180-day retention policy. Continue reading “Retention schedule for Zoom recordings goes into effect July 5” →

Automatically import your Zoom Cloud Recordings into Mediasite

Posted on by Division of Information

A new integration between the Zoom Cloud and Mediasite will make it easier to bring Zoom Cloud recordings into K-State’s Mediasite video platform.

When scheduling a Zoom meeting, you can specify the meeting’s cloud recording be automatically imported into your MyMediasite Drafts folder. The integration works with one-time as well as recurring meeting schedules. It is useful to instructors who conduct their classes on Zoom and upload the recordings in Mediasite for their Canvas courses.

HOW TO: Automatically Import a Zoom Cloud Recording Continue reading “Automatically import your Zoom Cloud Recordings into Mediasite” →