Category Archive: Windows

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By Ross Madden
April 11, 2016 6:10 pm MT
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Windows

With Microsoft becoming increasingly more aggressive with the Windows 10 update notifications, I thought it was a good time to create an article with some tips on how to prevent an accidental upgrade. First, the easy way (and recommended way).  Download the following standalone app called the GWX Control Panel here: (http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/GWX_control_panel.exe).  Download it, run […]

By Ross Madden
October 28, 2015 3:29 pm MT
Posted in Apple, CNS Computer Lab, Computer Labs, General CNSIT, Printing, Tips and Tricks, Windows

PDF files sometimes give us a lot of trouble when we try to print them. The causes are usually unknown, but may stem from inefficient PDF creation on the publisher side (not everyone uses Adobe Acrobat Pro to create their PDFs, unfortunately). Here are some tips to help you get that pesky PDF to print […]

By Ross Madden
October 22, 2015 10:37 am MT
Posted in Apple, General CNSIT, Software, Windows

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus is now available for CNSIT South departmental computers.  This version is available for both Windows (32 bit and 64 bit) and Mac OS X operating systems. Here is a good collection from Microsoft about what is new with Office 2016: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-s-New-and-Improved-in-Office-2016-95c8d81d-08ba-42c1-914f-bca4603e1426 CNSIT South will be using this version as the […]

By Ross Madden
September 20, 2013 11:19 am MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Security News, Windows

As you may be aware, support for Windows XP (and Office 2003) will end on April 8, 2014 (more info here).  This carries significant risks to CSU due to the potential of having a non-supported operating system in the environment and additional risks of which your Microsoft team feels compelled to make you aware, including: […]

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By Ross Madden
May 15, 2013 8:16 am MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea, Windows

We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.5.0.6 for the CNSIT Pangea instance.  This instance is for the Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry.  This does not affect the connection app for the Department of Biology Pangea instance.  This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. This update […]

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By Ross Madden
May 15, 2013 8:12 am MT
Posted in Pangea, Windows

We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.2.0.13 for the Biology Pangea instance.  This instance is for the Department of Biology only.  This does not affect the connection app for the Departments of Biochmeisty or Chemistry (CNSIT) Pangea instance.  This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. […]

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By Ross Madden
May 10, 2013 9:28 am MT
Posted in Pangea, Windows

We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.2.0.12 for the Biology Pangea instance.  This instance is for the Department of Biology only.  This does not affect the connection app for the Departments of Biochmeisty or Chemistry (CNSIT) Pangea instance.  This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. […]

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By Ross Madden
May 3, 2013 3:17 pm MT
Posted in Software, Windows

Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus 2013 is now available for CNSIT South departmental computers. Here is a good collection from Microsoft about what is new with Office 2013: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/whats-new-in-office-2013-HA102830213.aspx CNSIT South will be using this version as the new default build option on all new computers.  Existing machines may opt in to the upgrade by […]

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By Ross Madden
March 20, 2013 1:06 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea, Windows

We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.5.0.5 for the CNSIT Pangea instance.  This instance is for the Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry.  This does not affect the connection app for the Department of Biology Pangea instance.  This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. This update […]

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By Ross Madden
March 17, 2013 1:31 pm MT
Posted in Pangea, Windows

We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.5.0.4 for the CNSIT Pangea instance.  This instance is for the Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry.  This does not affect the connection app for the Department of Biology Pangea instance.  This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. This update […]

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