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.

Students who are new to UNH this fall (freshmen and transfers) have had their default Blackboard E-mail address automatically set to match their official UNH E-mail address. All Blackboard courses and organizations will send mail to this address. Blackboard users can find and modify their default Blackboard E-mail address by logging into Blackboard and selecting the Personal Information link inside the Tools box, located to the left of the MyUNH tab.

Do you have an Xbox, PlayStation, or a Nintendo Wii? You’re welcome to use your game consoles online while living on campus. The only thing you have to do is register the device with the UNH Network.  Please visit https://networking.unh.edu/nonbrowser/ to register your device. Further instructions can be found on the same web site if students need help finding the device’s Physical (MAC) address. Still have questions? Contact the IT Help Desk at (603) 862-4242.

The UNH Wireless network is now available in the lounges of each residence hall. Click here for locations. Access to the UNH Wireless network was provided in part by a Parent’s Association Grant. For more information about the wireless network, please visit http://cis.unh.edu/wireless.

President Huddleston’s call for increased sustainability, has extended its reach to students seeking computer information.  The printed Computing & Phone Guide has transformed into an online Student IT Guide. The guide is designed to help students use campus computing resources. Watch for the orange ‘Get Connected’ card on move-in weekend.  The card will help students get online and point to the new online guide.

Visit itguide.unh.edu to view the Student IT Guide.