Faculty frequently ask us to “turn off the internet” in their classroom, so that they can administer a test without allowing students to look up information online, or to access AI systems that could “help” those students write “better.” Unfortunately, … Continue reading Testing without the internet: Safe Exam Browser
The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter. This month’s newsletter welcomes back Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff with new and important updates out of ITS including: ITS’s move back to Beardsley, the new way of printing for students, student led Dinner & Learn sessions, and more. We also give a preview of what topics are covered in this Fall’s Lunch and Learn sessions for faculty and staff. Continue reading ITS Insider September 2026 – Welcome Back Edition
Have you ever wondered what you can create in the MakerSpace, how to get started with podcasting, or where to try virtual reality on campus? On Friday, September 4, from 1:00–4:00 p.m., ITS invites students, faculty, and staff to join … Continue reading Explore, Make, and Create: Join the ITS Learning Spaces Tour + Open House
This month’s newsletter is all about Seniors with topics covering backing up Google data, sending post grad email responses, setting up mail forwarding, and saving email and Google Drive files. We also give a preview of what topics are covered in this summer’s Lunch and Learn sessions for faculty and staff. The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter which includes timely topics and events. Continue reading ITS Insider May 2026 – Seniors Edition
This month’s newsletter includes articles on Preparing for graduation, Mac Office 2019 upgrade to 365, How to spot phishing emails, Keeper Password Manager, How to keep cool with a neck fan, and the upcoming ITS Lunch & Learn Sessions on improving computer battery life. The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter which includes timely topics and events. Continue reading ITS Insider April 2026
The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter which includes timely topics and events. This month it includes articles on the do’s and don’ts of safe travel, connecting to eduroam after being away from campus, ways to avoid breaking your MacBook screen, preparing your laptop for service, the Oura Ring, the upcoming sessions on computer replacements and Keeper password manager, and following us on Instagram. Continue reading ITS Insider March 2026
