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  • Adobe Acrobat Becomes Default PDF Option in Microsoft Teams

    Bethany Varcho | January 18, 2023
    You may already use Adobe Acrobat to view PDFs in various apps, and Acrobat will become the default app to view and edit PDF files in Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Jan. 26.You will not have to take any action related to this change; once the change is in place Teams will automatically use Acrobat when you need to open a PDF. Your do not need an Adobe Acrobat subscription or an Adobe ID to view&nbs...
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  • New Year, New Updates to eLearning Tools

    Randi Honkonen | January 9, 2023
    As you settle into a new semester at Ohio State, be sure to review the latest updates from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI). Learn more about new accessibility features added to CarmenZoom; check out a few improvements in CarmenCanvas as well as official guidance for proctoring; remind your students to renew their Adobe licenses; and learn about changes for accessing importa...
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  • Changes to Minitab: Access Now Requires User Account Approval

    Stacie Nelson | January 6, 2023
    Minitab has changed the way that they provide access to their software for faculty, staff, and students. Going forward, users will need to request access to receive a Minitab account through the Ohio State site-licensed software program. To request access to Minitab this semester, either personally or for a lab/classroom, email software@osu.edu to be given access to set up an acco...

  • Workday Unavailable Due to Planned Monthly Maintenance Jan. 14

    Richard Hunter | January 6, 2023
    Workday will be unavailable due to planned monthly maintenance on Saturday, January 14, from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Kronos and external dormakaba time clocks will be available, but employees using Workday to clock in and out should enter their hours once Workday is online. Health System Supply Chain users should note the important information listed below.Downtime reminders for Hea...

  • Register Now for New In-Person Microsoft Azure Training; Class Size Limited

    Beth Varcho | January 5, 2023
    We have seen an enthusiastic response from Ohio State faculty and staff Azure users interested in participating in an in-person AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) class at the Microsoft office in Columbus. The original class on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is nearly full. A second session has been added on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.This free training is provided by the ...

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