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Author: jtwaddle

  • Windows 10 update for Gustavus owned computers

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    Gustavus Technology Services has applied an update that may require action on your part. If you see the following message after logging into your Gustavus-owned Windows computer, please complete the following steps. Click on the message when it prompts Under Accounts, click Fix now Walk through and accept the DUO two-factor authentication prompt If you…

  • Windows 10 1803 Update

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    jtwaddle

    Gustavus Technology Services will begin deployment of the Microsoft Windows 10 1803 update that was released in April on your Gustavus owned Windows computer on November 9th. This update from Microsoft will happen automatically and includes several feature updates and security patches to enhance the security of the computer. Due to the large size of…

  • Gustavus Office 365 login system upgrade

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    jtwaddle

    The login system used to authenticate Gustavus users to Microsoft Office 365 will be upgraded on Tuesday, October 9th.  The new system offers several advantages over the previous system including increased reliability.  This upgrade will be noticeable by a change to the layout of the page and the url in the address bar.  Below is…

  • DUO Two-factor authentication enrollment required

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    jtwaddle

    Gustavus Technology Services’ ongoing relationship with DUO Security offers all employees and students the ability to enhance the security of their Gustavus account by enrolling in two-factor authentication. A username and password are no longer considered a secure mechanism for authentication. Two-Factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to your Gustavus account by requiring…

  • GusMail refreshed interface and new features

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    jtwaddle

    Google is rolling out a refreshed GusMail interface and new features to all users starting this month.  All users will be automatically migrated to this interface within 12 weeks.  If you wish to try out the new interface now, please following the instructions below. On your computer, go to GusMail. At the top right, click Settings  Try the…

  • DUO Two-factor authentication enrollment

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    jtwaddle

    Gustavus Technology Services’ ongoing relationship with DUO Security offers all employees the ability to enhance the security of their Gustavus account by enrolling in two-factor authentication. A username and password are no longer considered a secure mechanism for authentication. Two-Factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to your Gustavus account by requiring a supplemental…

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    jtwaddle

    The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement takes effect on May 25, 2018 and many questions have arisen in anticipation of this date. This broad new law attempts to enforce data protections for all EU citizens, whether they are home or abroad.  To learn more about this legislation and how it impacts Gustavus, please visit the…

  • Try out the new GusMail interface and features

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    jtwaddle

    GusMail users can try out the new refreshed interface by following the instructions below. On your computer, go to GusMail. At the top right, click Settings  Try the new Gustavus Adolphus College Mail. If you change your mind, just click Settings  Go back to classic Gustavus Adolphus College Mail. Learn more about the following new features: Organize emails from…

  • GusMail advanced anti-phishing and malware capabilities

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    jtwaddle

    GusMail now has additional safety features to protect against phishing and malware.  GusMail will display a warning when an email message falls under one of the following conditions: An encrypted attachment is received from an untrusted sender An attachment contains scripts from an untrusted sender A malicious url is identified behind a shortened URL A…

  • Windows 10 1709 Update Deployment

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    jtwaddle

    Gustavus Technology Services will begin deployment of the Microsoft Windows 10 1709 update on Gustavus owned employee computers running an older version of Windows 10 on April 5th.  This update from Microsoft will happen automatically and includes several feature updates and security patches to enhance the security of the computer. Due to the large size…