UB Information Technology News

Keep your laptop healthy: Three tips from UB Tech Squad

11/7/22

UB Tech Squad provides tips to avoid the three most common problems they see with laptop and desktop computers at UB.

The most common scams targeting the UB community

10/24/22

With increasing opportunities to hand out our personal information, the number of online scams are skyrocketing. Here's a look at the most common scams affecting UB and the steps you can take to avoid them.

New to LevelUp: UltraWide Monitors for your laptop

8/15/22

Maximize your screen to maximize your productivity: connect your laptop to one of LevelUp’s new curved, 49-inch monitors using the included HDMI or USB-C cables.

LevelUp in UB’s newest public computing site

8/1/22

UB's newest, state-of-the-art computing site is open now! Students can game (and get stuff done) at LevelUp in Lockwood.

Recent news headlines

New phone? Transfer Duo from your old phone
11/8/22
You’re getting an upgrade, but you used your old phone for Duo two-step verification. What happens now?
Keep your laptop healthy: Three tips from UB Tech Squad
11/7/22
UB Tech Squad provides tips to avoid the three most common problems they see with laptop and desktop computers at UB.
Alumni: Explaining your move to Microsoft 365 UBmail
10/25/22
UB alumni are joining the thousands of students, faculty and staff using Microsoft 365 for their UBmail.
The most common scams targeting the UB community
10/24/22
With increasing opportunities to hand out our personal information, the number of online scams are skyrocketing. Here's a look at the most common scams affecting UB and the steps you can take to avoid them.
Faculty: join the conversation at a virtual UBIT focus group Nov. 9
10/14/22
How are you navigating the changing world of teaching and research? Share your story with us. Join us Nov. 9 at 3 p.m.
Students: speak out! Join a UBIT/Libraries virtual input session
10/11/22
What challenges are you facing this semester? Has UB given you the tools you need to get the job done? Let us know: join our virtual input session on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
Retiree accounts to include Duo two-step verification beginning October 18
9/26/22
UB retirees will join current employees and students who use Duo to protect their UB online accounts. Current retirees will be required to enroll in Duo before October 18 to prevent a disruption in service.
Gartner IT research available to UB students, faculty and staff
9/19/22
The technology research firm's online catalog is available at no extra cost.

UBIT Blog

“Plan for the worst, hope for the best:” what’s your backup plan?
7/22/21
Imagine it: you’re writing a paper, and your deadline is looming. Or, you’re about to join a remote class over Zoom. You open your laptop and… nothing. The screen is black. You hit the power button and wait. It won’t power on. You plug it in, but it won’t charge. What’s going through your head?

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UB Information Technology News is a publication of the Office of the Chief Information Officer at UB. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu, 645-8127.