Summer 2024

Tech Resources for NYU Staff

The NYU IT Staff Tech Guide directs employees to a variety of essential services and support resources. Learn more about NYU VPN, Google services, Zoom, Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo), managing your NYU password, Wi-Fi, and more. New to NYU? Read the Guide's checklist for new staff.

Tips and How-To's

Summer's a Great Time to Update and Restart Apps and Computers

If you've been putting off running updates, now's the time. Out-of-date equipment and software is a major cybersecurity vulnerability. Restart that app, computer, or phone to ensure the update is fully installed.

Learn How to Create Digitally Accessible NYU Web Pages

If you manage content or pages on an NYU website, then compliance with digital accessibility standards is an obligation—but it's also just the right thing to do. Learn how to build an accessible NYU web page and find resources to assist you.

IT Service Updates

Annual NYU Wi-Fi Security Certificate Alert

Every year, NYU renews the NYU Wi-Fi security certificate. When this happens, the next time you connect to NYU Wi-Fi you'll see an alert prompting you to review and accept the new certificate. For more info, see the NYU Wi-Fi service page.

July 22: Web Publishing Update and Plugin Retirement

On July 22, the NYU Web Publishing (WordPress) service will be migrating to a new hosting vendor and retiring a set of plugins. The owners of impacted sites have been emailed instructions. Sites that don’t use the retiring plugins will not be impacted apart from a maintenance freeze during which sites will remain visible.

July 26: NYU VPN Upgrade to Standard NYU Login and MFA

Logging into NYU VPN will be getting easier and more secure. After you use Cisco AnyConnect to connect, your browser will open the familiar NYU Login page and Duo prompt with all NYU MFA options. Learn more about VPN and the upgrade, now scheduled for July 26.

August 1: Free Microsoft 365 Will Be Web-Only

On August 1, Microsoft’s free version of Office 365 will no longer support desktop apps, only web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via Office.com. Existing files will not be deleted but some features are different. Follow the link to learn more. Faculty and staff: contact your school or unit IT support to discuss options.

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