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Ransomware

What is Ransomware?Ransomware is computer malware that encrypts the files on your PC, making them (and often your whole computer) unusable.  It may also encrypt files on network drives that you have access to, like your N: drive.  You regain access to the files by paying a ransom to receive a decryption key.  In 2016, […]
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Phishing

What is Phishing? (pronounced Fishing)Phishing is a form of fraud where an email sender pretends to be a legitimate company in order to trick the email recipient into sharing important personal information like passwords and account numbers. Tips to Identify Phishing Do you recognize the sender? Email asks you to click on a link or […]
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NYTimes.com Academic Pass

What is an NYTimes.com Pass?NYTimes.com Passes grant digital access to The New York Times for a predefined period of time. Your access will continue until the expiration time indicated when you activate your pass. How do I activate an NYTimes.com Pass?You can activate an Academic Pass from the NYTimes.com Academic Pass page. Follow the instructions […]
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How to use your phone or another device as a hotspot

Most smartphones and tablets with an active data plan from a carrier can work as mobile hotspots. A mobile hotspot provides a secure internet connection for other devices through WiFi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.  Important Consideration Every device you connect, or tether, uses data from your plan. Check your data plan, not all service […]
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How to use the Online Directory

Method 1: Go directly to the online directory website at https://directory.fitnyc.edu log in with your FIT username and password.Method 2: Log in to MyFIT with your FIT username and password then select “FIT Campus Card” under FIT Web Resources.
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How to use the #CampusClear web app

Ending use of #CampusClear On August 2, the #CampusClear app will no longer be in use. Visit fitnyc.edu/campus-return for the most recent developments regarding fall 2021.  1. Use the #CampusClear Web App If you do not have a mobile device, are unable to install or do not wish to install the #CampusClear mobile app you […]
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How to use multiple signatures in Gmail

An email signature is text, like your contact information or a favorite quote, that’s automatically added at the end of Gmail messages as a footer. Visit Google's Help Center to learn how to create multiple signatures.     
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How to use FIT's video conferencing platforms

Employee Training Available Division of Information Technology offers workshops and training courses on Google Meet and Cisco Webex Register for Training Google Meet What is Google MeetGoogle Meet is available to enrolled students, staff, and faculty members at FIT. The in-browser video application can connect participants via computer, smartphones and tablets, and via dial-in numbers […]
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