Update: Due to university schedule changes, the university will retire the legacy Passport VPN on Tuesday, February 23. If you are an authorized user of Missouri State's Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, changes are coming soon. The VPN is used to access certain on-campus resources remotely. Examples of these resources include file servers like Bear1 and remote desktop … [Read more...] about VPN Changes Coming February 23
A new vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser could compromise your computer by just visiting a malicious site or viewing a malicious ad. According to the Department of Homeland Security, this vulnerability is being actively exploited. You can keep yourself and the university safe by updating Google Chrome. Google Chrome automatically updates when restarted, so you … [Read more...] about Update Chrome to Stay Safe Online
Updated Content Editor in Blackboard Courses The content editor in your courses has received an update to give it a more modern look and a more powerful, accessible experience. Watch a short video to learn about the new Content Editor features and view the Detailed Content Editor Comparison guide: Quick Tips: Updated Content Editor for Blackboard Learn There are lots … [Read more...] about Updated Content Editor in Blackboard
Zoom support is in the process of clearing out Zoom cloud recordings created prior to Fall 2020 to ensure continued availability of cloud storage for the current semester. We have started with older recordings, but if you wish to keep any recordings that were created prior to the Fall 2020 semester, we request that you download them from Zoom cloud storage. If you have … [Read more...] about Zoom Recording Clean Up
Starting September 27, 2020, Zoom will require all meetings to use either a waiting room or passcode for added security. We have strongly encouraged users to implement at least one of these options to prevent the “Zoombombing” that occurred in early Spring as the tool became more widely used. Zoom is now requiring these measures for added security. If no choice is made for … [Read more...] about Updated Zoom Requirements