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ITDS training in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more

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To help support staff across the University, ITDS runs a range of training sessions, now available online via Zoom. Coming up across September are a range of sessions focussing on some tools that are extra relevant now, and can help you connect with colleagues, teach, and share information.

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‘Hacky Hour’ for researchers

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Hacky hour is an informal meet-up for University of Adelaide researchers to bring their questions and discuss technology-related issues, with experts on hand to advise on problems related to coding, data analytics, and digital tools. 

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Tech tips: 'be you' with a pic

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Thanks to technology, we have many ways to connect remotely, but the personal touch is still important. Using profile pics on your email profile and other platforms can make a big difference. 

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Tech tips: energy efficiency

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Whether at home or work, there are plenty of simple steps you can take to make your equipment more energy efficient and reduce energy use, such as through changes to computer settings, as well as your own day-to-day habits.

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Tech tips: Smart printing

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When you think about printing, or preparing a document that may be printed, think about ink use (and wastage), and use these tips to help reduce ink use.

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Cyber safety vigilance

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Recent stories in the news have highlighted the importance of vigilance against cyber threats targeting major organisations in Australia. 

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Beware of COVID-19 phishing

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Scammers regularly seek to capitalise on topical issues to trap people into responding to fake emails, text messages and ads.

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Tech Tips: managing alerts and notifications

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With a lot of technology tools and applications at our disposal, sometimes the alerts, notifications, updates and news we receive can feel like overload. And with many of us increasingly using some of the same devices for personal and work use, this can mean being diverted from our lives outside work by work-related messages and information, and the converse.

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Important Zoom update

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Got Zoom? Make sure that you have updated to Zoom 5.0 or higher.

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Tech Tips: Working from home

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There are a range of helpful tools that can support you to work and collaborate with colleagues from home.

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