Category: ITS Information Desk

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Adobe Creative Cloud at-home access for students ends on July 6th

As the Spring semester comes to an end around the world, Adobe has notified us that the grace-period access to Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Apps will expire on July 6th.

After that date, students’ entitlement level will return to the level prior to the March 19th release date, i.e. they can only use Adobe Creative Cloud apps on lab machines on campus. (Students will still be able to access Adobe Spark, however.)

Note that at-home access did not include any storage, so students will not lose any assets. Because Adobe will not be emailing students, please inform them of the expiration date. 

Contact the ITS Information Desk at 540.458.4357 or help@wlu.edu if you have questions.

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ATTENTION! WordPress Update on Monday, July 1st at 5:00 am EST!

We will be pushing the WordPress 5.2.2. update on Monday, July 1, 2019.

This maintenance release fixes 13 bugs — see https://wordpress.org/news/2019/06/wordpress-5-2-2-maintenance-release/) for more information. 

The update is scheduled for 5:00 am EST, with interruptions to the service potentially occurring for up to 1 hour.

***If you are working on an academic.wlu.edu site, please save all your work and log out before 5:00 am EST on Monday, July 1st.***

Contact the ITS Help Desk (540.458.4357 or help@wlu.edu) with any questions or concerns. 

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iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Available for Checkout!

Have you wanted to use an iPad Pro or try the Apple pencil?

The ITS Help Desk located at the Information Desk on the main floor in Leyburn Library has them to check out to faculty and staff.

iPad Pro data details http://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/

Selected features:

  • iSight Camera – 12-megapixel iSight camera
  • Video Recording
  • Speakers – 4 speaker audio w/ high-fidelity speaker in each corner
  • Microphones – Dual microphones
  • Battery – Up to 10 hours

Apple pencil details https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/

Selected features:

  • Highly responsive. Virtually no lag time. Draw lines of any weight.
  • IPad Pro is designed with palm rejection technology, making it possible to rest your hand on the iPad screen while you use Apple Pencil.
  • 12 hours of battery life. Slip off the magnetic cap of Apple Pencil to reveal a Lighting connector that lets you charge Apple Pencil simply by plugging it into iPadPro.
  • Use Notes to jot down ideas or sketch a diagram during a lecture.
  • Use your Pencil to mark up a PDF or document in your own handwriting.
  • Use Pixelmator on your iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and 16K image support, Pixelmator is the ideal photo editing tool for imaging professionals. It offers advanced features like layer-based painting, cloning, and blending modes while working with the powerful multitasking abilities of iOS.


How do I reserve it?

  • Send an email to help@wlu.edu requesting to pick one up, and include the start/end dates.
    • Stop by the Information Desk in Leyburn Library to check one out.
    • Call us at 540-458-4357

 

 

 

 

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Multi-region DVDs

Is there a multi-region DVD you want to preview?

Do you have a Blu-ray disc to watch?

The ITS Help Desk located at the Information Desk on the main floor in Leyburn Library has a device to check out to you.

Request the Sony multi-zone, region-free, Blu-ray player with the accompanying accessory bag, which contains the HDMI cable/power adapter/remote.

Product details:

• Provides access to over 300 streaming services which can allow you to play movies, TV shows, music, and more with a valid subscription and broadband connection
• NTSC to PAL DVD AND BD Conversion Works on all TVs with HDMI connection
• BD: A/B/C – DVD: 012345678 PAL/NTSC
• 100-240V Dual Voltage
• Dimensions 13 X 11 X 11 in
• Weight 2 lbs

How do I reserve it?

• Send an email to help@wlu.edu requesting to pick one up, and include the start/end dates
• Stop by the Information Desk in Leyburn Library to check one out.
• Call us at X 4357