To comply with the University of Washington’s records retention policies — and to adapt to a new Panopto contract that charges for the number of recordings created, archived and stored — UW-IT will begin implementing a retention policy for Panopto recordings in June 2023.
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Upgrades planned for UW Shared Web Hosting PHP will improve performance
Owners and administrators of content management systems like WordPress and Drupal, and collaboration and documentation platforms like MediaWiki, will be able to take advantage of significant performance improvements when UW-IT upgrades the UW Shared Web Hosting servers.
Dispose of old computers and mobile devices securely with these resources
Learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them.
Passwords are still an important deterrent to cybercrime
May 4 is World Password Day, and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer is reminding everyone of the importance of strong passwords and good password practices.
Celebrate GAAD by improving IT accessibility across the UW
Attend any or all of the free in-person or online presentations and workshops on various accessibility topics offered by UW-IT Accessible Technology Services as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 18. Activities include training on web accessibility testing tools, writing good alt text for images, creating accessible charts, accessible tables in Word and PDF, among others.
It’s easy to find the software you need at the UW
Software for the UW (UWare) webpages easily let you search for your needed IT tools — available at low or no cost to students, faculty and staff.
Don’t forget to secure your events when presenting them in UW Zoom
Consider turning your event into a webinar for more control or make sure you have enabled security settings for your Zoom gathering, including participant authentication, to keep out uninvited guests.
Make sure your computer is safe against security breaches
Protect your work and home computers with Sophos Home Premium anti-virus software, available at no cost to faculty, staff and students.
Accelerate your research at the UW
Find up-to-date tools capable of handling your research needs, tap the power of the UW’s own supercomputer, and get a one-on-one consultation about your research computing needs.
Connect to UW network resources from off campus with Husky OnNet
Need to access files on the UW network from home? Use a UW secure virtual private network (VPN), like the free Husky OnNet for current students, faculty and staff. Off-campus access to UW resources on the UW network through remote desktop or a file-sharing application require a VPN.