Providence College offers three different AI tools. Microsoft Copilot with Commercial Data Protection is available for all users. Limited licenses of Copilot for Microsoft 365 are available for faculty and staff.
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AI @ PC
Providence College offers three different AI tools. Microsoft Copilot with Commercial Data Protection is available for all users. Limited licenses of Copilot for Microsoft 365 are available for faculty and staff. Limited licenses of Rolai, which includes ChatGPT and Google Gemini, are available for faculty.
Tech Tip: File Sharing Made Easy
We’ve all been there. You’re collaborating on a project with a co-worker or someone in another department, and you need to share documentation. So you send them an email and attach the files. Stop right there! There’s a better way to do this. Enter OneDrive and Teams, the Microsoft cloud storage solutions for individuals and… Continue reading Tech Tip: File Sharing Made Easy
Microsoft Copilot Available
Unless you haven’t been paying much attention, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been taking the tech world by storm. There are several AI tools available to use, both paid and free. All users at the college have access to Microsoft Copilot with Commercial Data Protection. When using Copilot or any other generative AI tool, it’s… Continue reading Microsoft Copilot Available
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
Replacing your phone? You’ll need to update MFA settings.
The holidays are a big time for folks to replace their cell phones. This also means that you might lose your ability to access your Providence College accounts. Even if you copy all data and settings from your old phone to your new phone, Microsoft Authenticator will not work on the new phone until it… Continue reading Replacing your phone? You’ll need to update MFA settings.
The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
Do you wish there was a one-stop shop for all of your Providence College resources? Look no further than the MyPC Portal. At the MyPC Portal, you can find important links and forms, access departmental sites, and more! Whether you are looking to use Microsoft Office on your computer, or you want to check what… Continue reading The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
G: Drives to be Eliminated Jan. 8
On Monday, January 8, all G: drives will be completely eliminated and inaccessible. You must copy any documents you wish to keep to your OneDrive before January 8. If you are a Mac user, your “G: drive” is the network drive that is listed as “username$” on your computer. All G: drives have been made… Continue reading G: Drives to be Eliminated Jan. 8
Tech Tip: Microsoft Authenticator for MFA
Microsoft Authenticator is the most secure method for the second factor of authentication when accessing your accounts at the college. It’s also the most versatile method. For these reasons, it is the IT Department’s recommended method for MFA. While Microsoft Authenticator works best when your device has an internet connection, either via Wi-Fi or a… Continue reading Tech Tip: Microsoft Authenticator for MFA
MFA Required on Campus
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required on campus for access to all services that use the Microsoft single sign-on. All users should ensure they have their MFA method with them wherever they might access their accounts, including in classrooms and computer labs.
