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.
Trying to get your files organized all in one place so you can conveniently access them from the cloud? You can do this using these storage options:
OWLbox offers 100 GB of free storage space. So, go ahead and upload your documents, photos and videos! For quick instructions, see Getting Started.
Working on an assignment at the TECH Center and about to head to class? Upload it using one of Temple's file storage options and work on it again later using your laptop or tablet in the library. You can do this using these storage options:
Thinking that no one will ever remember your tunxxxx@temple.edu email address? Create something more personal by using an alias (or nickname).
To create an alias, log in to tuportal.temple.edu and click Cherry and White Update. You can also go to directory.temple.edu and click Update your entry. You can have up to five email aliases for your account.
If you already have aliases, you can use these steps to update them or create a new one.
Thinking that no one will ever remember your tunxxxx@temple.edu email address? Create something more personal by using an alias (or nickname).
To create an alias, log in to tuportal.temple.edu and click Cherry and White Update. You can also go to directory.temple.edu and click Update your entry. You can have up to five email aliases for your account.
If you already have aliases, you can use these steps to update them or create a new one.
Welcome to a new semester, Owls! Classes are officially back in session and with every new semester comes new projects, papers and assignments. Make the most of what Temple has to offer by tapping into these technology resources:
As we start a new semester, please help spread the word about Temple’s technology resources available for students.
Ready to compile the final version of a departmental report with sections submitted by various stakeholders? Here’s how to quickly remove all the formatting, so you can easily give the document a unified appearance:
Ready to compile the final version of a group paper with sections submitted by various contributors? Here’s how to quickly remove all the formatting, so you can easily give the document a unified appearance:
Ever receive a phone call in a meeting or in the middle of something that you're unable to answer?
In case you didn't know, your phone gives you a quick option to easily send a text message to that person while declining the call. When you see that you're getting a phone call, tap Message (iPhone), or Send Message (Android), then tap which text message you would like to send to the caller, such as "Can I call you later?"
Ah, spring break. The perfect time during the spring semester to unwind and relax from a busy past few weeks of exams, papers and class lectures. It is also the perfect time to take a break from taking any calls for a few days. In case you didn't know, there's a convenient way to do this.