OIT Technology News: Winter 2021 Edition

In this edition of the OIT Tech News, we cover the new my.SMU dashboard, new web support options, spam protections, and passwords, plus much more


Wouldn't it be nice if even one thing got easier right about now? We are happy to bring a little good news about something that will make your life as a student easier. Coming to your browser soon is an easier way to interact with my.SMU. You can expect:

• Simplified navigation
• Mobile support
• Improved search for classes and schedule building
• Easier to track academic progress

Find out about the .


We have made great strides in making Sitecore easier to use for everyone. To help those that are still finding it challenging, OIT is launching a plus a new support site.


Your SMU mailbox has some serious upgrades that make it even harder for spam to get through and the few messages that slip through.


Don't forget when you change your SMU Password annually; you also need to sign out of your phone and .


In our , we learn how tiny changes to our habits can make new security routines easier to implement, get tips for securing your password, plus using a password vault.
 


Box has a . You'll see that things look slightly different the next time you log in, but don't worry.
 


We all bristle at those annoying spam calls. to reduce the amount of these calls we receive.


This month's Canvas Corner looks at to the Rich Text Editor, including the HTML formating and LaTeX equations. We also look at updates to push notifications.
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