Google recently added a new feature to the Calendar and introduced a redesigned version of Hangouts video calls. Calendar You can now use the out-of-office feature to automatically decline meetings and notify event organizers that you are not available. The out-of-office feature can be used for full-day, multi-day, or hourly events. You can set, update, […]
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Navigating Wireless SSIDs
Are you unsure about which NYU wireless network to use? Depending on your device and user role, there are a few ways you can connect to the NYURoam Wireless service. This article explains the difference between them and how to configure your device to connect to the fastest and most appropriate network.
A New Look for NYU Email
If you have a personal Gmail account, you may have noticed that Google recently introduced a redesigned look. Beginning in July 2018, this new look will be rolled out to the NYU Email web interface as well. Initially, adoption of the new look will be on an opt-in basis; when you log in, you will […]
Announcing Research Workspace: Mountable Central Storage
Research Workspace provides centrally-housed storage that can be mounted locally, enabling users to access and share large data sets from their desktops and lab workstations. It is intended for the use of research projects that depend on high-capacity data storage that can be accessed reliably, offers dependable backups, permits project owners to administer collaborator access, […]
LaGuardia Studio Places 2nd in AMUG Technical Competition
The powers of Marvel Comics character Jane Foster were on full display at this year’s AMUG Conference. Inspired by Foster’s signature Thor armor, Dhemerae Ford, an Advanced Media Specialist at the LaGuardia Studio, presented a 3D printed prototype of Jane Foster’s helmet, which showcased details from the character’s costume and symbols found in Norse mythology.
A Tiara Fit for Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter is best known for her starring role in the 1970s television series Wonder Woman. For the Met Gala, she wore a brilliant gold tiara reminiscent of the gold tiara she wore in her most famous role. The tiara that garnered so much press attention was created using the 3D modeling and printing resources of NYU’s LaGuardia Studio.
An App That Translates Voice and Sign Language
A team of students from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering recently built a prototype mobile app that translates spoken words into sign language to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people. ARSL (Augmented Reality Sign Language) is part of Verizon’s Connected Futures challenge which, in partnership with NYC Media Lab, supports new media and technology projects from universities across New York City.
Collaborating with Google Docs
NYU Docs/Drive enables community members to collaborate on, edit, and approve documents. Docs can be used for both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. However, not all of Docs’ powerful collaborative features are obvious at first glance. In this article are some tips to help you make the most of Docs and more effectively work together with colleagues on shared documents.
A Photographic History of Washington Square
Did you know there was a time when the NYU Physics Lab was heated by a potbelly stove in the middle of the classroom? Or that the majority of the University was at one time contained in a single building? You can take a trip through the history of Washington Square Park, NYU buildings, and the surrounding neighborhood by visiting the Washington Square Photo Collection.
Apply for the New Technology Leadership Program
The NYU IT Technology Leadership Program (TLP) is a new initiative that offers five recent NYU graduates the opportunity to grow their career in information technology. The program consists of two sequential one-year rotational assignments in NYU IT departments that align with each participant’s skills and career aspirations. The assignments are paid, full-time positions with […]