Ready for a new, simple yet more powerful Outlook web experience?

Users will soon have an opt-in toggle, that will give them the ability to try a new faster, smarter, and more personalized Outlook on the web experience.

When you click the toggle, you’ll see the all-new Outlook on the web modules for Mail, Calendar, and People. Users can opt-in/out as often as they want, meaning you can try it out, then revert back to the classic interface.

Here are some of the features you can expect:

1- Search with smarter, intelligence-driven results based on your recent contacts and activity
2- Files - Browse through a list of the files you've sent or received in a single view
3- Suggested replies allows you to respond to a message with a few clicks
4- Simplified event creation
5- Smart room suggestions
6- Simplified add-in experience
7- More ways to use and manage Groups in Outlook

Try it out soon and look for the exciting new features and design to apply to ESU Outlook users later this year!


Saandhyarag Sasidhar
Student Operations Manager
Web and Digital Strategies

Got a new PC for Christmas?

Join the cool cats this year with Intel's #UpdateMeow campaign and keep your new devices secure!



A couple simple steps will go a long way for security and increased functionality:

• Download a trusted antivirus software on your device as soon as you receive it! ESU offers Symantec for Windows and Mac for free to current students and employees. Visit hornet.emporia.edu and get your copy!
  
• Stay up-to-date: ensure you always download the newest version of apps and programs and update them regularly. Need instructions? Visit the Lock Down Your Login campaign!
  
•  Keep a clean machine: run scans at least once a week and periodically review apps to delete the once you no longer need.

myIT Tip of the Week

SkyPrint Multifunction Printer now in Richel Learning Space

A new machine has taken the place of the color and black and white SkyPrint stations in Cremer Hall 193.

Multifunction Features:

• Print or copy in color or black and white
• Scan paper documents to your email, One Drive or Google Drive 
• Plug in a USB Drive and print files directly from the copier

Cost:

•  Black and white prints or copies 8 cents a page
•  Color prints or copies 32 cents a page
•  Scanning 2 cents per page
•  To save money use duplex (2 sided) for printing and copying and you will only be charged for one page 

To print send your jobs to SkyPrint the way you always have. When you arrive at the station, you will sign in to release your print jobs. One new option is that you can now sign in with your ESU ID card. Once you have your card set up, you can walk up and tap your card to sign in and release your print jobs. 

A Student's Best Friend: The Echo Dot

Amazon's third version of the Echo Dot is quite an improvement. Improved hardware has caused the third version to be lighter, smaller, and an expert at voice recognition. We've recently had the chance to play around with some of the new Echo Dot's functionalities, and for only $29.99 on Amazon, it is something that every student could utilize. The Echo Dot can easily hear, and understand you from anywhere in the room. In addition to all of the pre-built functions of the Echo Dot, there are also many options for customization. With the help of Alexa Skill Blueprints, you're able to add many different skills to Alexa. Very useful for students, you can have your Echo Dot ask you questions, recite definitions, and quiz you on whatever topics you'd like. This is a very handy feature as it can make you feel as if you're studying for a test with another human!

Sam Derksen
Student Web Developer
Web and Digital Strategies

What is Your Digital New Year's Resolution?

Millions of Americans make new year's resolutions every year and you probably did too. Most of us think of things related to eating healthier, getting more exercise or saving more money. Something about one year ending and another beginning causes us to reflect on our habits and want to improve ourselves. While we usually consider life style choices, we seldom think about our information online and how we interact with technology every day. Some of us have vowed to cut down on screen time for our family but do we really think about protecting our online lives?


MarketWatch published an article in August 2018, reporting on a new Nielsen study that suggests American adults spend more than 11 hours per day watching, reading, listening to or interacting with media. With so much of our time spent in front of screens (probably more than we would ever think to exercise), it seems surprising that protecting our digital life is not one of the first things we think about.

Maybe it's time to rethink our New Year's Resolution this year and we have some suggestions for you!

• Since the majority of people don't stick to personal promises like vowing to exercise and saving more money, consider kicking of 2019 with one simple habit - follow the #UpdateMeow campaign on our Facebook and Twitter pages to receive regular reminders to update your software and devices. It doesn't take long, but will significantly enhance your security and user experience!
  

• Lock down your login! One of the most critical things you can do to prepare for a great year is creating unique passphrases for each online account paired with a second factor, such as a one-time code sent to your phone. Simple usernames and passwords are not enough to protect your important online accounts, especially email, banking, and health care. Learn more at lockdownyourlogin.org
  
  
•  Manage your privacy settings! Want to change your settings but can't find them? Visit staysafeonline.org and use the direct links listed there.
  Data Privacy Day is coming up on January 28, so stay tuned for details!
  

Are you ready for your Digital New Year's Resolution?