1) To keep your current application window active but minimize all your other inactive windows at the same time – click the Windows key + the Home key. 2) Right clicking with the mouse on the desktop (in a blank space) will give you several options, such as “view” so you change some aspects about the look of your desktop and “new” to create a new folder or shortcut icon.

Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, highlighting text with the keyboard and pressing Ctrl + C is much faster than taking your hand from the keyboard, highlighting the text using the mouse, clicking copy from the file menu, and then putting your hand back in place on the keyboard. Here are a few, quick useful shortcuts.

Adobe Systems has announced that upgrades for its flagship software packages, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, will now be available only through online subscriptions **disclaimer – this is general information & we are not certain how this may impact current licenses or subscriptions ** There will be special volume licensing for enterprises, government and educational institutions.                   Click here to read full article 

Source: CompTia Smart Briefs / The Sydney Morning Herald

Numerous programs offer the option of “remembering” your password. Unfortunately, many of them have no built-in security measures to protect that information. Some programs actually store the password in clear text in a file on the computer. This means anyone with access to the computer can read the password. It’s best to retype your password each time you log in eliminating the possibility that someone will be able to steal or use it.   Source: SANS Institute

Tech Support Services is working on migration to a new print server. This project will be ongoing for a few months & will improve aspects of our printing on campus. If anyone experiences any difficulties with printing, as always please contact TSS.