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New Records Retention and Disposition Schedule for UNC System
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and The University of North Carolina (UNC) System have approved the adoption of a new records retention and disposition schedule for UNC System Institutions. The schedule incorporates new records series that were not a part of the 2007 schedule and amends the disposition instructions for a number of [Read More]
UPDATE: Box To Delay New Box Feature That Allows Collaborators on Individual Files
Due to compatibility issues discovered with some integrations and desktop editing applications including Box Edit, the release of Single File Collaboration (adding the ability into Invite collaborators to individual files) has been delayed until further notice while Box works to improve compatibility across experiences. The ‘invite collaborators’ option that was added in mid-September 2017 on [Read More]
UNCG Mac Users Advised to Wait before Upgrading to High Sierra
Apple has announced that it will officially release macOS High Sierra, 10.13, on September 25, 2017. Information Technology Services (ITS), in collaboration with the Mac Advisory Committee, is currently evaluating High Sierra for on-campus use. This includes testing its compatibility with enterprise applications and UNCG standard hardware and network configurations. All Mac users are advised [Read More]
Email Notifications to Begin for Cloud Storage Files that May Contain Sensitive Data
Protecting University data is important. For increased data protection, UNCG uses CloudLock, a cloud security service operated by Information Technology Services (ITS). CloudLock scans cloud storage services like Google Drive and Box to guard against inadvertent exposures and ensure data security. These scans check data patterns and file permissions to determine if there might be a security risk. [Read More]
Recommended WiFi Network for Macs When Working on Campus (Faculty and Staff Only)
With any Macbook, Macbook Pro or Macbook Air, you can connect to various wireless networks. These networks are added to a list of “Preferred Networks” in your computer’s Network settings. The order in which the networks appear in this list determines their priority (which network will be connected to first). For the best performance and [Read More]
