/web-services/taxonomy/term/38/all en /web-services/channels/news/microsoft-teams-update-private-teams-only-enhanced-security-361587 <p>Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to <b>Private </b>by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the <b>Public</b> option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:</p> <p><img alt="Greyed out MS Teams public option" height="289" width="500" style="width:500px; height:289px" src="/it/files/it/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/greyed_out_public_team.png?itok=U8xTgcyL" /></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000 admin 6708 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/mural-login-now-using-single-sign-sso-361495 <p>We are excited to announce that we've enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) on <a href="https://teachingkb.mcgill.ca/tlk/group-collaboration-in-mural">Mural</a> for a seamless and secure login experience.<br /> <br /> <strong>Action required: </strong>Please log out of your Mural account and log back in using SSO. This will ensure uninterrupted access and a smoother process for future logins.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:13 +0000 admin 6707 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/web-services-2024-year-end-presentation-361466 <p>Register to attend our annual year-end Web Services presentation, a co-production of Digital Communications and the Web Service Group.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:24:22 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6706 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/watch-party-accessible-and-equitable-ai-post-secondary-education-361465 <p>We’re pleased to invite members of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ community to a lunch-hour online presentation about accessible and equitable AI in post-secondary education.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:20:32 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6705 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/boost-engagement-your-powerpoint-presentations-microsoft-forms-361113 <p>Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!</p> <p>Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:26:45 +0000 admin 6698 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/ltl-2-office-365-forms-and-surveys-357920 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:01:45 +0000 admin 6697 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/important-keep-your-zoom-software-updated-360863 <p>On November 2, 2024, Zoom will enforce its latest quarterly minimum version requirements. If you are not using at least version 5.17.5 (for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Intune) or version 5.17.0 for Blackberry, Zoom will not work until you update your software.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:52:34 +0000 admin 6665 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/join-us-conversation-queerness-and-ai-360314 <p>To celebrate Queer History Month at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, we'll be hosting a roundtable discussion on how AI perceives, depicts, and often erases Queer folks. All website managers, editors and content creators are invited to attend!</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:07:40 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6658 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/new-myfuture-platform-now-available-la-nouvelle-plateforme-myfuture-est-maintenant-disponible-357383 <p class="note"><strong>Access to myFuture / Accès à myFuture</strong></p> <p>To access the new myFuture platform, use the following link / Pour accéder à la nouvelle plateforme, utilisez le lien suivant :  <a href="https://myfuture.mcgill.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://myfuture.mcgill.ca</a></p> <p>-------------</p> <p><strong>ORIGINAL Message posted June, 2024</strong></p> <p><a href="#francais"><i>La version française suit ci-dessous.La version française suit ci-dessous.</i></a></p> <p>Dear all,</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:57:33 +0000 admin 6636 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/changes-mcgill-alert-mobile-device-notifications-359509 <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.</p> <p>In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so <strong>we will switch all Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for mobile phones starting September 18</strong>.</p> <p>If your personal mobile device is configured to use text-to-speech, SMS notifications from ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ will be read aloud.</p> <p> </p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:59:58 +0000 admin 6632 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/infoed-now-available-359113 <p><strong>UPDATE: </strong>InfoEd is once again available.</p> <p>-------------</p> <p><strong>ORIGINAL Message posted September 3, 2024</strong></p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:26:00 +0000 admin 6603 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/secure-version-microsoft-copilot-available-mcgill-community-357835 <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat for Enterprise, is an AI tool built into Microsoft Edge. </p> <p>By engaging with the Microsoft Copilot AI chatbot, you can: </p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:01:50 +0000 admin 6541 at /web-services /web-services/channels/news/wi-fi-network-action-required-devices-ios-and-macos-renew-certificate-357758 <p>On Friday, June 21, the security certificate that secures authentication to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks will be renewed. This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network in a secure manner.  </p> <p>For Android and most Windows devices, the change will be seamless, and no action is required. However, devices that run iOS and MacOS will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate. </p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:43:10 +0000 admin 6540 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/ws-103-ux-mcgill-357573 <h3>Course Description</h3> <p>This hands-on workshop is for members of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ community who own and manage ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ websites, especially those planning to conduct user experience research for website projects.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:56:41 +0000 daniel.zhang@mail.mcgill.ca 6536 at /web-services /web-services/channels/event/ws-106-web-accessibility-357572 <h3>Course Description</h3> <p>This course covers the different web accessibility success criteria and the tools available at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. Learn why accessibility is essential for web managers that want to create high quality websites and web tools.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:28:08 +0000 daniel.zhang@mail.mcgill.ca 6535 at /web-services