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Updated Software Assessment Process For Purchasing Software With University Funds

Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021, 12:00 AM

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 Dear UTRGV Employees, Information Technology and Information Security have implemented a new process to ensure all software is assessed before purchase. All UTRGV employees requesting software must now complete the Software Assessment Request found in the IT Support Center. The Software Assessment Request should be submitted before beginning the requisition process or purchasing software with a ProCard. For more on requirements for software purchases, please see  IT and...

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By: Angelica Gallegos

Category: Announcements, Software, IT Staff, Technology

Now Available - Adobe Creative Cloud Available at UTRGV's Computer Labs & Virtual Labs

Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020, 12:00 AM

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Now Available! Adobe Creative Cloud at the UTRGV's Computer Labs and Virtual Labs Adobe Creative Cloud is now available at the computer labs and virtual labs from the UTRGV campus network only.   Virtual Labs Access the virtual labs  using a web browser on your personal device.                                  ...

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By: Irma Hermida

Category: Services, Software, Technology, Announcements

Microsoft FindTime- New Scheduling tool

Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 12:00 AM

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Are you tired of emailing back and forth to coordinate a meeting?    For coordinating the best meeting times with   colleagues within the organization you can use  Outlook’s Scheduling Assistant , which allows you to see their busy and free times on their calendar.    Microsoft FindTime  is a new tool that makes it easy to schedule with external users whose calendar and availability you cannot...

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By: Bethany Rodriguez

Category: Software, Technology, Training, IT Staff, Announcements, Services

Creative Cloud At Home Ends July 6th

Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 12:00 AM

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Your temporary, at-home access to Adobe Creative Cloud desktop apps will be ending on July 6th, 2020. But don’t worry, there are many apps with free experiences for you to continue building your skills in photo and video editing, graphic design, UI prototyping, and more. Publish and share your work Adobe Portfolio To help recent graduates, Adobe is making Adobe Portfolio free for one year! Whether you want to showcase your work in a full portfolio website to share with...

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By: Angelica Gallegos

Category: Announcements, Software, Services

NEW! Wi-Fi Access in Brownsville Parking Lot B1 surrounding the BINAB building!

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:00 AM

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The UTRGV campus Wi-Fi ( eduroam) is accessible from all locations including: Computer Labs from 8am to 5pm All Building Lobbies from 8am to 6pm Edinburg Academic Services Building from 8am to 9pm Libraries Brownsville, Edinburg and Harlingen Edinburg Parking Lots E3, E6, E9, E12, E14, and E16.  See Edinburg map NEW! Brownsville Parking Lot B1, which surrounds the BINAB building.    See Brownsville map

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By: Priscila Morua

Category: Software, Technology, Services, Announcements

Adobe Creative Cloud Free On-Campus Access Extended Until July 6, 2020!

Posted: Monday, May 11, 2020, 07:00 AM

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Free temporary on-campus access to Adobe Creative Cloud is extended until July 6, 2020 for students. Adobe Creative Cloud gives you access to more than 20 groundbreaking desktop and mobile creative apps and services for design, photography, video, web, and UX/UI such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Spark, XD, and more. Learn about other Adobe Creative Cloud Apps and Services. Follow these instructions to enable access to Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your...

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By: Hilda Gonzalez

Category: Software

Now Available! Microsoft Teams Live Events

Posted: Monday, May 11, 2020, 07:00 AM

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Stay connected and engaged in these changing times with Microsoft Teams Live Events! What is Microsoft Teams Live Events? Microsoft Teams Live Events is an addition of Teams meetings that allows you to create and schedule a public or private live streaming event that can be broadcast to an online audience of up to 10,000 attendees. Team Live Events are designed for one-to-many communications where the host of the event leads the interactions. Audience participation is mainly just to view the...

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By: Hilda Gonzalez

Category: Software

Upgrade to Zoom 5.0!

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 07:00 AM

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Starting May 30 th , Zoom is enabling GCM (Galois/Counter Mode) encryption across the entire Zoom platform to provide increased protection for meeting data. Zoom 5.0 provides important updates to improve video security. If Zoom is not updated by May 30th, you will not be able to use the desktop application. However, you will still be able to join meetings using   Zoom  on the web.   Personal Computers The Zoom 5.0 security update is now available for you to...

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By: Bethany Rodriguez

Category: Software, Announcements

NEW UTRGV Zoom Backgrounds

Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020, 12:00 AM

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Get the new UTRGV Zoom Backgrounds for your Meetings and Webinars!   Start using the new   Zoom backgrounds feature  with these new UTRGV Zoom backgrounds created by University Marketing and Communications.  Download UTRGV Zoom Backgrounds for students, faculty and staff.    NOTE:  Due to COVID-19 arrangements, the IT Service Desk is experiencing extraordinarily high call volume. Please try searching  IT...

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By: Bethany Rodriguez

Category: Announcements, Software, IT Staff, COVID-19

Download our New UTRGV Mobile App!

Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 12:00 PM

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UTRGV has gone Mobile! The new mobile app is now ready for you to   download. We are happy to be able to offer you the latest campus information through your iPhone, iPad, Android mobile and tablet devices. Simply visit your mobile app store, search for UTRGV Mobile and download the app today. There is no cost to download our UTRGV Mobile App, and it will give you anytime, anywhere access to the important information you need:  Maps  - The Maps module...

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By: Irma Hermida

Category: Technology, Announcements, Services, Software

Zoom is Available for Students, Faculty, and Staff!

Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2019, 08:00 AM

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ZOOM - Now Available! Zoom is now available for your online video conferencing needs. Zoom makes it easy to hold impromptu or scheduled meetings, teach online courses, and conduct training. Zoom provides HD video and audio, along with cross-platform and mobile support. Get started with Zoom Install the Zoom Client and Outlook Plug-In to schedule meetings:  UTRGV Computers:  Faculty and staff can install Zoom on a UTRGV computer using Software...

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By: Irma Hermida

Category: Technology, Software, Announcements, Services

Create amazing work for school and beyond with Adobe Creative Cloud!

Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2019, 12:00 AM

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Make the most of the free Adobe Creative Cloud account UTRGV offers every student. With Creative Cloud, you can: Access industry-leading creative desktop and mobile apps like Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Premiere Pro CC, and many more. Create, collaborate on, and distribute engaging digital class projects, research, proposals, and theses in print, on the web, as apps, and in video. Use simple Adobe Spark digital storytelling apps to create social posts,...

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By: Linda Mares

Category: Technology, Services, Software, Announcements

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