Don’t get tricked this Halloween! Protect your digital treats! Use #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth tricks to stop hacker ghouls! 👻 Too good to be true? It probably is. 🔑 Long passwords (12+ chars) 🛡️ MFA = extra disguise ⚡Keep software updated Stay spooky, but stay secure! 🕸️

Throwback Tech Thursday 👻 Once upon a time in the ’90s, the internet screeched before it connected 💀💻. Now we’re on Wi-Fi in seconds—no haunting modem sounds required ⚡ Who else remembers the wait?

Top 5 Android Tips and Tricks (2025 Edition) from MrTechFocus loom.ly/9yKzN1I LEARN: • Split Screen • Battery Share • Gemini Calendar • Guest Mode • Power Button #AndroidTips #MrTechFocus

Feeling that post mid-semester crunch? Take a few minutes to refocus and recharge. Explore the curated LinkedIn Learning: Study & Success Path for Students, short courses to help you study smarter and prepare for what’s next. 👉 loom.ly/_YiSDok

Unlock Your Potential with LinkedIn Learning & Coursera Career Academy! Faculty and staff now have free access to two powerful platforms designed to support professional growth and student success: 🔹 LinkedIn Learning 🔹 Coursera Career Academy

Service Shoutout: IT Service Desk Chat Skip the wait—chat with IT right away! 💬 Visit help.charleston.edu, click “Chat,” and connect with a technician. Quick, friendly support at your fingertips!

AI Digital Companions are great but be wary and don't ever give personal information!

Myth: “Using public Wi-Fi is safe if it’s password-protected.” Reality: A password doesn’t make it private! Others on the same network can still snoop. ✅ Look for “https://” 🔐 Turn on (MFA) for your accounts. 🚫 Avoid banking on public Wi-Fi ➡️ loom.ly/AuLCzmQ

Myth: “Using public Wi-Fi is safe if it’s password-protected.” Reality: A password doesn’t make it private! Others on the same network can still snoop. ✅ Look for “https://” 🔐 Turn on (MFA) for your accounts. 🚫 Avoid banking on public Wi-Fi ➡️ loom.ly/AuLCzmQ

Did you know Read&Write isn’t just for students? It’s a powerful tool to enhance accessibility, communication, and productivity for faculty and staff as well. Empower your teaching, communication, and workflow with Read&Write! loom.ly/FkdOxm8

Google Drive Outage - From the Google Status Dashboard Title: We are investigating access issues with multiple workspace products. You can follow the status of the issue at: loom.ly/CYdehyA

Quick Fix Friday: Free up space fast: delete duplicates/blurry shots, back up favorites, and sort the rest into simple albums. Learn more: loom.ly/WidEWlI

Feeling stretched thin as the year wraps up? Take 9 minutes to reset with Nano Tips for Avoiding Burnout with Kim Kaupe. Learn quick ways to set boundaries, recharge, and stay steady through busy seasons, on campus or at work. loom.ly/01ndMJM

Myth-Busting Monday: Holiday Cybersecurity Edition Think you know how to stay safe while shopping online? Swipe through to bust common myths and pick up quick cybersecurity tips for the holiday season. 👉loom.ly/XVvNsng

📣 Thanksgiving Service Desk Hours Our Service Desk will close at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 26. We’ll be closed on Nov. 27–28 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen with normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Ready to simplify testing? Akindi makes it easy to create, print, scan, and grade bubble-sheet exams. It integrates with OAKS, reduces manual grading time and delivers fast, accurate results. Find Akindi inside OAKS and contact ITTS to get help using it: loom.ly/w-9EGU8

Happy Thanksgiving from Information Technology! We’re grateful for the opportunity to support our campus community and keep you up and running throughout the year. Wishing you a joyful and relaxing holiday with those you’re thankful for.

Unlock smarter decision-making with Gartner! Faculty and staff can access world-class research, market insights, and expert analysis—all free through the college. You’ll find Gartner in your Microsoft 365 apps at bit.ly/3Xdd3Bj

You’ve heard these tips before, and they’re worth repeating! As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, remember to check URLs, avoid too-good-to-be-true deals, and shop on secure networks. Stay safe and enjoy the savings! 🎁✨ Learn more: loom.ly/Dh-0xLs