If you use eBay (either for personal or work use), eBay is asking all users to change their passwords due to a cyberattack that compromised a database. eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) said beginning later today it will be asking eBay users to change their passwords...
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Google Apps
One of our fundamental shifts this year has been the implementation of Google Apps for Education. This is truly a seismic change in thinking and work. Google Apps can make us more efficient and effective. However, it also means that things need to be done a little bit...
IE
Please do NOT use Internet Explorer except for sites that won't work with anything else. Internet Explorer has a zero day exploit that makes it vulnerable.
Secure Passwords
Creating good passwords that you can actually remember can be difficult. Here is a great site to create memorial, secure passwords: Secure Memorable Password Creator A couple of tips: You can make lots of adjustments. To make is easier to remember, reduce the number...
Security on the Internet
Security on the Internet. There is a strong incentive for companies to continue to make the Internet safe. Rarely do I post concerns about various issues that arise. Many of you may have heard of the Heartbleed vulnerability on the news. We've done a posting on the...
Heartbleed
What is it? Heartbleed is a serious security vulnerability in web servers that run OpenSSL. (A lot of web servers run OpenSSL). Intrusion leaves absolutely no trace what so ever. Thus, there is no way to know if someone has implemented the vulnerability. Why should...
SBAC Testing
Several schools will be piloting SBAC testing next week. While we are working on moving as many of the links that students need to our Applications page, some programs can't be linked that way. In those cases, we put an icon on the desktop of student computers. ...
BLUME – Blended Learning Using Moodle Expertly
Do you want your students to bloom? Join us for BLUME (Blended Learning Using Moodle Expertly). This will be a Blended Learning opportunity the helps teachers learn how to use iLearn. SCECH's are available. BLUME Schedule Day 1: 04/12/2014 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm...
iOS 7 Update
There is a very important update for iOS devices. The update (iOS 7.0.6) updates a SSL script that is very important to keeping your device safe. However, after updating, some may notice their Google Calendar not syncing all events. We believe that we have a fix....
Feedback
The Technology Department is committed to providing terrific service. We are very pleased when we receive positive feedback. Here is one example of an email that I received about a member of the technology department: He came by during class, discretely asked if it...