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Time to spring clean

As we start to emerge from our winter hibernation with slightly warmer weather there are a few administrative spring cleaning tasks to be done. First up is our own spring cleaning maintenance this weekend.

Since most of us are still working from home there are a few things to consider. One is the reactivation of your software licenses. If you haven't connected to the SU network for the past few months, you'll need to reactivate your Windows and Office licenses soon.

Enjoy the new, more pleasant spring days while you can - with our weather you never know if another bout of rain or snow is around the corner.

	Windows and Office license activation expiring If you haven't been on campus during lock-down or connected to the campus network by VPN and you are using Stellenbosch University licensed Windows or Office you might soon see messages popping up on your screen warning that your licenses are about to expire

	Reminder to enrol for MFA Last month we told you about the planned implementation of MFA. Thank you to the 28 671 staff and students who have already opted in to use MFA.

	IT maintenance weekend We will be conducting scheduled maintenance on various components of the IT infrastructure this weekend and some downtime can be expected.

	Developing a stronger support base for Learning Technology Systems Over the past 6 months, the Learning Technologies teams (IT & CLT) have had the responsibility of ensuring that all students and staff are effectively supported on SUNLearn, SUNOnline and associated Learning Technology Systems.

	Microsoft to use more secure encryption Microsoft recently announced that they will no longer use TLS 1.0 and 1.1 in Office 365. But what does this mean for you?

What are passphrases and how can they protect you from hackers. In this video Miles Technologies discusses the importance of passphrases, a less complex and safer way to protect your login information.



	Hardware support during lockdown

	SA launches free Covid-19 contact tracing app

	5 signs that you’ve been hacked (and what to do about it)


TENET, SU's internet service provider turns 20 this year.



SUNLearn resources

Technical guide for assessments on SUNLearn

Guidance for student online learning



Teams: useful links

Use Outlook's Report Message add-in

Unsubscribe from Cortana notifications

Change your password at home (pdf document)

Microsoft online training

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