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XcodeGhost iOS virus and what you need to know

Posted on by Eric Dover

A couple of weeks ago, it was discovered that some apps in the iOS app store had been infected by a virus called XcodeGhost. Information Technology Services has discovered some infected iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) on the K-State network. As these devices are identified, their access to the K-State wireless network is being blocked. If your IOS device has been blocked, go to the IT Help Desk in 214 Hale Library so that they can assist you in cleaning your device and requesting the network block be removed.

Apple has removed the infected apps from the App Store, but some of these apps may still be installed on iOS devices. For more information, see Apple’s XcodeGhost Q&A (Chinese version).

Office 365: New features covered in Zoom sessions March 26-27

Posted on by Eric Dover

Three Zoom videoconferencing sessions are scheduled this Thursday-Friday for students and faculty/staff to learn more about new features for Office 365 that were released earlier this month by Information Technology Services, including:

  • Free Office 365 for desktop applications (Office 2013 for Windows, and Office 2011 for Mac)
  • Office Web Applications
  • Office mobile applications
  • OneDrive for Business
  • Lync

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Qualtrics Offline Mobile App for iOS and Android devices

Posted on by Rebecca Gould

The Qualtrics Offline Mobile App (for iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets and smartphones running Android 4.0 and later) is a new application available for iOS and Android devices, allowing the administration of surveys without an Internet connection. Responses can be collected in the field and uploaded to Qualtrics once there is an Internet connection.  Continue reading “Qualtrics Offline Mobile App for iOS and Android devices” →

K-State Online students: Learn anywhere with the Canvas mobile app

Posted on by Christine Doucette

by Information Technology Services

One of the great benefits of K‑State’s new Learning Management System (LMS) is the free Canvas by Instructure mobile app. The app shares many of the same features of the web version of Canvas, which includes: Continue reading “K-State Online students: Learn anywhere with the Canvas mobile app” →

K-State Online instructors: Canvas mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices

Posted on by Christine Doucette

by Information Technology Services

Instructors who have upgraded their courses to K‑State Online powered by Canvas have access to several free mobile apps. Continue reading “K-State Online instructors: Canvas mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices” →

K-State Online: Canvas mobile app for iOS and Android devices

Posted on by Christine Doucette

by Information Technology Services

Canvas Mobile App

One of the great benefits of K-State’s new Learning Management System (LMS) is the free Canvas by Instructure mobile app. The app shares many of the same features of the web version of Canvas, which includes: Continue reading “K-State Online: Canvas mobile app for iOS and Android devices” →

Windows RT: Is it right for me?

Posted on by Charles Appelseth

The Windows RT operating system came out in October, at the same time as Windows 8.  Windows RT:

  • Is a slightly different version of Windows 8
  • Is designed for portable  devices (typically tablet computers) that are using an ARM processor
  • Cannot be purchased alone, but comes pre-installed on select devices

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Updating to iOS 6 – Things to do to make the transition smoother

Posted on by Charles Appelseth

Apple’s iOS 6 operating system was released Sept. 19.  Upgrading to iOS 6 shouldn’t pose any problems. Below are six suggestions should trouble arise from the update.

Before getting started, have your Apple ID available.  Some of the processes are going to require input of your Apple ID information, so having it on hand before starting will make your life easier.

If you have forgotten your Apple ID information, you can retrieve your Apple ID and reset the password from the iforgot.apple.com webpage.  Continue reading “Updating to iOS 6 – Things to do to make the transition smoother” →

Walk-in registration, door prizes for CHECK conference May 23-24

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The 2012 Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) is scheduled Wednesday-Thursday, May 23-24, at the K-State Student Union on the Kansas State University campus at Manhattan.  More than 135 attendees have already registered for this networking opportunity that addresses current IT issues in higher education.

On-site, walk-in registration is still available Wednesday, May 23 (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and Thursday, May 24 (7:30-10 a.m.) on the 2nd floor of the K-State Student Union. The $90 fee covers all conference materials, Wednesday dinner, and Thursday continental breakfast and box lunch.

On May 23, door prizes including two wireless printers will be given away during dinner. Prior to lunch on May 24, an iPad (provided by EMC2) and a 32-inch TV (provided by NEC) will be given away. Attendees must be present to win.

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Andy Bennett to present “Developing Mobile Apps” at Teaching, Learning, and Technology Showcase March 13

Posted on by Rebecca Gould

K-State’s free Teaching, Learning, and Technology Showcase is 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. All faculty, staff, and administrators are welcome to attend. Pre-registration ends Friday, March 9, at ksushowcase.wordpress.com/registration. 

This is a Q&A with Andy Bennett, professor, Department of Mathematics.

What will your presentation for the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Showcase titled “Going Mobile: Developing Mobile Apps” cover?

I will discuss how to set up online materials that are mobile-friendly so that students can use them whether using traditional computers or mobile devices. This will include what doesn’t work well with mobile devices and what new tools are available for creating mobile-friendly materials. Most of this will be usable for materials listed on a website, but tools are available to then wrap such materials into an actual “app.”

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