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New Analytics Tool Helps Identify and Resolve Wireless Issues Faster

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on October 14, 2021

Technology Solutions successfully deployed Network Edge Intelligence, a new wireless analytics appliance that enables support staff to identify and resolve wireless issues efficiently and effectively.

True Stories: Use 2-Factor Authentication for Extra Login Safety!

Posted on October 11, 2021

Learn why it's important to use 2-Factor Authentication for extra protection from cyber crime + take our weekly Cyber Security Quiz for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the UIC Bookstore!

UIC Innovates with GoTime Employee Time Off Reporting Tool

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on October 06, 2021

It’s now easier for some UIC employees to request and report time off thanks to the innovative efforts of UIC Technology Solution’s Software Development and Delivery (SDD) Team. A custom-built application, GoTime (gotime.uic.edu)…

True Stories: Beware of Phishing & Email Scams + Cybersecurity Quiz

Posted on October 04, 2021

Learn how to stay safe from phishing attempts and cyber crime + take our weekly Cybersecurity Quiz for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the UIC Bookstore!

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2021 UIC Cyber Security Awareness Campaign: True Stories

Posted on September 28, 2021

Each year in October, UIC Technology Solutions develops a unique campaign promoting cyber security. This year’s NCSAM campaign – True Stories – features real scam attempts at UIC and teaches students to stay…

How Instructors Can Use LinkedIn Learning for Teaching

Crystal Ortega | Posted on September 15, 2021

LinkedIn Learning, previously known as Lynda.com, has over 15,000 online courses available to watch on-demand, with 30-60 new classes uploaded every week! LinkedIn Learning is available to UIC students and faculty, and is…

Pronouns feature enabled in Zoom

Posted on August 05, 2021

Technology Solutions has enabled the Pronouns feature in UIC Zoom, allowing you to add pronouns to your user profile. When you add pronouns to your user profile, they will be visible to your Zoom contacts as part of your Zoom profile card in the Zoom

Sign up for Duo 2-Factor Authentication

Posted on June 26, 2021

This past year, Technology Solutions has been working diligently to mitigate and prevent the significant increase in cyber attacks targeting the UIC Community by continually enhancing the online security of, and information available…

Safe Links Spam Protection Available in Microsoft Outlook & Gmail

Posted on June 09, 2021

Part of Microsoft's Defender platform, Safe Links helps better protect the UIC Community from malicious links sent via email. In addition to protection for Microsoft Office Online and desktop versions, Safe Links is now also available for UIC Gmail.

Online Learning Terms & Definitions

Crystal Ortega | Posted on June 02, 2021

Every industry has its own terminology, but luckily it’s not rocket science to understand that of eLearning. Don’t let acronyms and IT jargon hinder your understanding of the tech services, tools and resources…