/inb/taxonomy/term/3/all en /inb/channels/news/microsoft-365-license-deactivation-warnings-362114 <p> </p> <p>IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.</p> <p>As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) <b>It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.</b></p> <p>All 91ÉçÇø faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the <b>type</b> of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:54:10 +0000 admin 5879 at /inb /inb/channels/news/staff-directory-decommissioned-staff-updatereview-workday-information-361805 <p>As of January 31, 2025, 91ÉçÇø IT Services has decommissioned the 91ÉçÇø Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.  </p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:09:16 +0000 admin 5882 at /inb /inb/channels/news/learn-how-use-copilot-ai-module-now-mycourses-362558 <p>Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more.  Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:21:57 +0000 admin 5878 at /inb /inb/channels/news/have-you-spotted-these-clues-your-mcgill-email-362752 <p>Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your 91ÉçÇø email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.</p> <p><b>Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips</b></p> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:03:12 +0000 admin 5877 at /inb /inb/channels/news/boost-engagement-your-powerpoint-presentations-microsoft-forms-361113 <p>Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!</p> <p>Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:26:45 +0000 admin 5885 at /inb /inb/channels/news/password-reset-mcgill-username-minerva-reset-password-access-ends-march-26-364361 <p>As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your 91ÉçÇø username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data. </p> <p><em>Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.  </em></p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:51:53 +0000 admin 5876 at /inb /inb/channels/news/mcgill-classroom-av-instructions-application-getting-makeover-and-new-home-361909 <p>The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the <strong>Browse Classrooms</strong> widget on the <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?sysparm_stack=no" rel="noreferrer noopener">91ÉçÇø IT Support website</a> on <strong>December 13th, 2024</strong>. </p> <p>Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You’ll also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).</p> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:02:13 +0000 admin 5881 at /inb /inb/channels/news/mural-login-now-using-single-sign-sso-361495 <p>We are excited to announce that we've enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) on <a href="https://teachingkb.mcgill.ca/tlk/group-collaboration-in-mural">Mural</a> for a seamless and secure login experience.<br /> <br /> <strong>Action required: </strong>Please log out of your Mural account and log back in using SSO. This will ensure uninterrupted access and a smoother process for future logins.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:13 +0000 admin 5883 at /inb /inb/channels/news/ban-deepseek-mcgill-devices-interdiction-dutilisation-de-deepseek-sur-les-appareils-de-mcgill-364936 <p><i>This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, </i><i>Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & </i><i>Vice-recteur associé</i><i>, Service des TI. </i></p> <p><i>Le français suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 91ÉçÇø community,</p> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:43:44 +0000 admin 5874 at /inb /inb/channels/news/do-not-use-readai-mcgill-purposes-362001 <p><a href="#francais"><i>La version française suit.</i></a></p> <p>We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 91ÉçÇø faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.</p> <p>91ÉçÇø must vet all IT solutions to ensure they safeguard data privacy and security. <strong>Read.AI has not been approved for teaching, research, or administrative activities at the University.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:56:31 +0000 admin 5880 at /inb /inb/channels/news/microsoft-teams-update-private-teams-only-enhanced-security-361587 <p>Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to <b>Private </b>by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the <b>Public</b> option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:</p> <p><img alt="Greyed out MS Teams public option" height="289" width="500" style="width:500px; height:289px" src="/it/files/it/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/greyed_out_public_team.png?itok=U8xTgcyL" /></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000 admin 5884 at /inb /inb/channels/event/outlook-tips-and-tricks-360183 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:59:37 +0000 admin 5824 at /inb /inb/channels/event/ltl-2-office-365-forms-and-surveys-337282 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:31:38 +0000 admin 5818 at /inb /inb/channels/event/wms-301-site-management-training-360937 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:03:00 +0000 admin 5819 at /inb /inb/channels/event/gen-300-banner-introduction-351244 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:29:01 +0000 admin 5816 at /inb