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Tired of Email? Subscription Options in Google Groups
Are you tired of email? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of official messages? Navigating listservs at Swarthmore can often feel confusing. Good news! Swarthmore’s Accessibility Working Group identified communication as one of our improvement goals for … Continue reading Tired of Email? Subscription Options in Google Groups
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ITS Insider October 2025
The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter which includes timely topics and events. This month’s newsletter covers articles on Upgrading to macOS Tahoe and Windows 11, the new ITS Lunch & Learn series, Diving into the Phish Bowl, Preparing for Print Release, and open student positions at the Help Desk. Continue reading ITS Insider October 2025
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Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
This is part six of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile. Many platforms and devices … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
Halloween Hijinks in the Makerspace
It’s that time of year again, where we get to turn our hands and tools toward making the holiday a little bit make-ier. Here’s a quick glimpse of what seasonally specific specimens have been spotted in the Makerspace this last … Continue reading Halloween Hijinks in the Makerspace
Digital Testing in an AI World
As stories about how students are using AI technologies to complete their academic work proliferate, we in Information Technology Services are increasingly being asked for tools faculty can use to offer exams and written assignments that would be AI proof. … Continue reading Digital Testing in an AI World
Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
Globus Now Available for Use with Firebird
We are excited to announce that Globus is now available for testing and use in conjunction with the Firebird HPC cluster. Globus “lets you efficiently, securely, and reliably transfer data directly between systems separated by an office wall or an … Continue reading Globus Now Available for Use with Firebird