March 2005 articles

3/30/2005 - Wireless Handheld Devices

If you have or are considering buying a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or Smart Phone, you may be able to access your e-mail and calendar information through wireless networks.  Click the link above to visit the ITS Help Desk Mobility Support Center for more information about using wireless handheld devices at the University of Iowa.

3/24/2005 - UI Wireless

Want to browse the Web, send and receive e-mail, and transfer files on the go?  Wireless networking technology allows specially equipped computers and devices to access local area networks (LANs) without using wires.  See the ITS Help Desk's Wireless Support Center for an overview of wireless technology at the University of Iowa, instructions for connecting to the UI Wireless network, troubleshooting tips, and a list of UI Wireless hot spots on campus.

3/16/2005 - How do you know if a Web site is secure?

Sending personal or confidential information such as your social security, bank account, or credit card number over the Internet can put you at risk of fraud or identity theft.  Click the link above to learn how to minimize those risks and how to identify secure Web sites.

3/14/2005 - Help Desk Spring Break Hours

The ITS Help Desk will be open from 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday during Spring Break (March 12th - March 20th).  The Help Desk will resume regular hours on Monday, March 21st.

3/7/2005 - MSN Messenger Virus Alert

The Sdbot virus that was previously spreading through AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is now also spreading through MSN Messenger.  As a standard security practice, you should not click on unexpected links or attachments sent to you through instant messaging programs.  For more information, see the ITS Antivirus Security home page.

3/1/2005 - Computer Loan Program Ending April 15, 2005

ITS has announced that the Student Computer Loan Program will end on April 15, 2005. This was one of the recommendations of the General Education Task Force Report released earlier this year. No new loans will be granted after that date. This will not affect any existing Student Computer Loans. Alternative financing options will be available from our vendors, Apple, Dell and Gateway. Financing is also available through local area lending institutions such as the UI Community Credit Union. ITS will continue to process new Student Computer Loans until April 15. More details can be found here.