2017-08-29
Tech Bits: Spread the Word about Technology Resources (Faculty)
As we start a new semester, please help spread the word about Temple’s technology resources available for students.
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TECH Bits
Information Technology Services produces technology news items called TECH Bits geared primarily to Temple University faculty and staff. TECH Bits are distributed via e-mail on a weekly basis during the semester. An archive of these messages appears below. For more information about Temple resources, visit the Faculty or Staff websites.
2017-08-29
Tech Bits: Start the Semester with Free Tech Resources! (Students)
Take advantage of these resources available for Temple University students:
Office 365 & OneDrive Subscription
2017-08-15
Tech Bits: TUmobile - Your Guide for Welcome Week & More
Get a head start on campus life by downloading the TUmobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play. TUmobile gives you handy access to:
2017-08-15
Tech Bits: Tap into Temple with TUmobile (Japan)
Get a head start on campus life by downloading the TUmobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play.
2017-07-18
Tech Bits: Countdown to Semester Start - 41 Days (Faculty & Staff)
Are you ready? The fall semester is coming fast. If you have any technology needs, now is the time to get your requests in. Soon Information Technology Services staff will be busy assisting students. Below are a few items to consider:
Administrators/ Employees
2017-06-13
Tech Bits: Organizing Your PowerPoint Slides into Sections
Ever create a PowerPoint containing a number of slides that need editing before it’s ready to go? Instead of scrolling through slide by slide to edit, try organizing your slides into sections.
2017-05-09
Tech Bits: Try Out the Lookup Feature in Office Documents (Faculty & Staff)
If you're working on a document in Word, Excel or PowerPoint 2016 and you're not sure about using a word or reference or particular terminology, stay in the program and try out Smart Lookup:
Highlight the word, right click and select Smart Lookup.
or
Highlight the word, click Review on the menu and then Smart Lookup.
2017-04-25
Tech Bits: Clear Your Smartphone Cache to Improve Browser Performance (Faculty & Staff)
To keep web browser performance running smoothly on your smartphone, it’s a good idea to periodically clear out the browser cache (pronounced cash). The cache is a holding area where your phone temporarily places web pages that you've viewed.
The web browser also saves cookies, such as your shopping preferences for various web sites, and a history of the web addresses you have visited.
As the cache fills up, it can slow down your browser's performance. To resolve this issue, do some digital housekeeping by following the instructions below:
iPhone
2017-04-25
Tech Bits: Share Screens During Your Online Meeting (Students)
In a previous Tech Bit, we featured how to set up a quick online meeting and share out the meeting computer screen with a classmate(s). Building on that topic, learn now how your classmate(s) can share their screen(s) too by “passing the ball.”
2017-04-18
Tech Bits: Share Screens During Your Online Meeting (Faculty and Staff)
In a previous Tech Bit, we featured how to set up a quick online meeting and share out the meeting computer screen with a colleague. Building on that topic, learn now how your colleague(s) can share their screen(s) too by “passing the ball.”