UNH IT will upgrade security certificates on many UNH servers beginning December 22, 2009 to comply with vendor requirements.  This may cause Blackboard and Enterprise web applications to display a security warning.

If you use Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, no action is required.

Firefox or Safari users – Action Required! Click here for instructions.

If you have any questions, contact the UNH IT Help Desk Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm at 603-862-4242. Please be advised that the Help Desk is closed for the holiday beginning at Noon on Thursday December 24, and will reopen at 7:30am on January 4, 2010.

by Chris Keeley, UNH Undergrad and Intern for The University Office of Sustainability (UOS)

Some students will likely be asking for a new computer this Holiday Season.  Why not choose one with low to zero use of heavy metals or made from recyclable materials? Citizens of the 21st century, particularly students, can hardly avoid using a computer on a day-to-day basis. Given the obvious dependency on computers, I felt it was important to explore this focus area. I was astonished to learn that, on average, laptop computers use 80% less energy than desktops (The Green Guide). Continue reading ‘Green Computers’

Apple’s new wireless Bluetooth mouse has a sleek design that applies some of the same technologies as the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Magic Mouse uses Apple’s multi-touch technology – no more scroll wheel or ball, just swipe one finger to scroll up and down. Use two fingers to swipe left to right across various pages on your Mac or inside your browser window.  The Magic Mouse comes standard with the new iMac, but it’s also available for separate purchase.

The Apple Magic Mouse is available at the UNH Computer Store, Memorial Union Building – Level 2, East.  For more information, visit computerstore.unh.edu.

This Wednesday, November 18 from 12:00-1:30 PM, UNH IT will host a presentation on Mac’s latest operating system, Snow Leopard, in MUB Room 338. Apple Systems Engineer Mateja Miljacki will demonstrate key features of Snow Leopard, including enhanced screen recording in QuickTime, enhanced accessibility, and backend compatibility for Exchange. The event is open to all members of the University community, and includes free pizza and a t-shirt raffle. For pricing and more info on Mac OS Snow Leopard, please visit www.computerstore.unh.edu.

Microsoft released Windows 7 in late October 2009. Windows 7 is not an upgrade to Vista, but an entirely new operating system. On Wednesday, November 4 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, UNH IT will host a Microsoft Windows 7 demo in MUB 338. Microsoft’s Matt Hickey will be on hand to demonstrate new improvements and features of Windows 7, such as the improved taskbar, jump lists, DirectAccess, enhanced security and control, bitlocker to go, and more.

UPDATE: The Windows 7 demo was a great success! Thanks to all in attendance for stopping by and checking out the new design of Windows 7 . In case you missed it, here’s the PowerPoint shown at the event.

October is National Cyber Security Month. UNH Information Technology has many events scheduled throughout the month, including a Cyber-Security Fair. For a complete list of events, please visit UNH IT Security & Preparedness. The UNH theme for the month is “Don’t Be a Phish.”

Apple recently released OS X Snow Leopard, which features upgrades and advanced features to a number of applications… Click here to continue reading and find out what’s new.