September 22nd 2020
If color-coding is something that fits your organization style, you can color-code your Google Drive folders.
In your browser, just right-click (control-click on a Mac) on the folder whose color you would like to change. Choose Change color, and then select the color from the grid that pops up. The new color will remain until you change it again.
September 8th 2020
The widely used Google Chrome browser allows you to be signed into multiple Google accounts at once, which will conveniently allow you to switch between accounts without signing out and back in again.
For multiple sites and services used by the college, however, it’s important to make sure that you’re accessing these sites with your Allegheny Google account, and not a personal one.
For example, when joining a Google Meet video call, it’s important to join the call with your Allegheny account. (Most Google applications will indicate which account you are using.)
If the displayed account is not your Allegheny account – click on your account icon, and select your Allegheny account, or Add another account.
Questions or Concerns? Please send us an email at infodesk@allegheny.edu.
May 12th 2020
Announced two weeks ago from the G Suite Updates Blog, the sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms is being updated. This is a replacement to the graphical interface that is used to share files and folders in G Suite.
This new interface is intended to make it easier to share files and folders with specific people, and not expand access beyond what is necessary. This update may already be available for some Allegheny G Suite users, and will be available shortly for anyone who still has not had the update applied.
For more information, see the original post in the G Suite Updates Blog here.
March 10th 2020
Announced last February by the G Suite Team, search chips are a new feature available in Gmail.
Search chips provide an easier way to sort and filter search results in your email to easier find what you’re looking for.
For example, you can search a colleague’s name, and then further narrow your results by selecting the search chips that appear below the search box:
For more information and to see the original post from the G Suite Updates blog, click here.
December 20th 2019
November 26th 2019
Students – On Tuesday, November 26th, signing into the TMS / Nelnet Student Account Center in WebAdvisor will look different. Authentication (signing in) will now work via the Google SAML protocol. This means that the sign in screen may look a bit different but you will continue using your Allegheny login information. If you are already signed on to a Google service like Gmail, you will seamlessly enter into the site without the need for login information. If you are having difficulty signing in, do not hesitate to come to the InfoDesk for assistance.
November 25th 2019
Microsoft will be officially discontinuing product support for the Windows 7 operating system on January 14, 2020. This will affect the Allegheny community in two ways.
Remember: these changes will go into effect January 15, 2020. We want to make this transition smooth for everyone and we look forward to working with you to make that happen.
Helpful Resources:
How do I know if my computer is running Windows 7 or Windows 10?
Switching to Google Drive from your C:\ drive
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August 19th 2019
A recent phishing attempt was brought to the attention of LITS by several in the community. The message claimed to be coming from a college employee. The fact that the message did not come from allegheny.edu is what helped to identify the phishing attempt.
This particular attempt used messages like “Are you available?”, which are designed to engage the recipient in an exchange with the hacker. Best practice, if you are unsure whether the message is legitimate, is not to engage or reply.
This was a good reminder to the Allegheny community to be cautious when receiving unexpected emails.
If you get a message you think is phishing/spam you should:
Please do not hesitate to contact the InfoDesk at infodesk@allegheny.edu or by phone at extension 3768 to report phishing attempts or obtain more information.
LITS always encourages safe account practices and would encourage you to visit the LITS website to change your password if you ever feel that your account credentials have been compromised. In addition, two-factor authentication is an added layer of protection against this possibility.
Many thanks to those who called this recent attempt to our attention.
June 17th 2019
A recent phishing attempt was brought to the attention of LITS by several in the community. The message claimed to be coming from a campus official. The fact that the message did not come from allegheny.edu is what helped to identify the phishing attempt.
This was a good reminder to the Allegheny community to be cautious when receiving unexpected emails.
If you get a message you think is phishing/spam you should:
Please do not hesitate to contact the InfoDesk at infodesk@allegheny.edu or by phone at extension 3768 to report phishing attempts or obtain more information.
LITS always encourages safe account practices and would encourage you to visit the LITS website to change your password if you ever feel that your account credentials have been compromised. In addition, two-factor authentication is an added layer of protection against this possibility.
April 30th 2019
To help students who need library access during finals week, Pelletier Library will be open around the clock starting Tuesday, April 30th. The library will stay open 24 hours a day until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7th.
Allegheny College ID will be required as usual after 10 p.m. for entry. Limited services will be available after 11:30 p.m.