The IT department sent out an email this week to the students. You may get questions so I wanted you to see what they received. It deals with GPC email on their phone or tablet, using Lynda.com to improve skills and getting Microsoft Office FREE. Click on the IT Update link below for more information.

IT Update

New Computers!

You've probably noticed that the new computers have been installed at the reference desk. Your profiles should have transferred because they come from the server, but you'll need to re-establish your Outlook email client and reset any bookmarks you had on browsers. You'll also note that we have Microsoft Office 2013 for the most commonly used programs. The student computers were upgraded to that version earlier this year, so we now coordinate with them.

My impression of the new WORD is that it hasn't changed much from 2010 for basic functions, but here are a couple of articles from Microsoft about the changes, if you would like to read them:

•  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/what-s-new-in-word-2013-HA102809597.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA103980599
• http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/discontinued-features-and-changed-functionality-in-word-2013-HA103980599.aspx?CTT=1 

For a quick run-down of changes to other MSO programs, see this chart:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc178954%28v=office.15%29.aspx

Remember that the staff is the JagSpot is trained to support use to the MicroSoft Office programs, so if students have needs beyond your knowledge, feel free to send then there.

Speaking of which, the JagSpot in the basement of E-building is undergoing renovations, so has been temporarily moved across the hall into a classroom.  Just tell students to follow the signs.