Microsoft Edge is the IT Department’s recommended web browser. It’s built on the same technology as Google Chrome and allows for easy integration with your Providence College Microsoft 365 account. Edge allows you to sign into the browser to sync your bookmarks, add-ons, and history so that you can have easy access to them on… Continue reading Migrate to Edge
Category: March 2024
Be Aware of Text Message Scams
While we all know about email scams and how to detect them, there’s another type of scam that is occurring with greater frequency – text message (or SMS) scams. These scams are sent to your cell phone via text message. Most text message scams are similar to email scams in nature, but they’re often shorter… Continue reading Be Aware of Text Message Scams
Tech Tip: Survey your Audience or Class with MS Forms
Microsoft Forms is a survey tool included with your Providence College Microsoft 365 account. It can be used independently or from within a Microsoft Team. Forms also allows you to collect and display real-time survey data while you are presenting or teaching using Present mode. More information on Forms live surveys Insert a form or… Continue reading Tech Tip: Survey your Audience or Class with MS Forms
Windows 11 is Coming
Windows 11 is coming soon to a computer near you! In fact, it might be coming to your computer! Microsoft will be discontinuing support for Windows 10 next October. This means that computers running Windows 10 will stop receiving critical security updates. IT has been busy working on a plan to migrate everyone to Windows… Continue reading Windows 11 is Coming
