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Remote Access to the FIT Network (VPN)

What is Remote Access? Remote access (VPN) allows access to an on-campus FIT computer and the FIT network from an off-campus computer and location. You will be required to enroll in Duo 2FA to access VPN. Who can get Remote Access? If you believe you require remote access to perform your job duties please enter […]
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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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Mac Help: Software can't be Opened from an Unidentified Developer

The messages below appear because OS X 10.8 and higher by default block the installation of applications that are not from the Mac App Store or created by identified developers. However, if you know the software you are installing is safe you can follow the steps below to complete the installation: Hold the Ctrl Key […]
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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 your LinkedIn account to connect to LinkedIn Learning

When you connect your LinkedIn account, only your learning activity, and profile information (name, title, profile photo) is shared with FIT LinkedIn Learning account administrators. Read the complete Privacy Information for LinkedIn Learning Learners for more details. To begin, go to https://www.linkedin.com/learning and click the “Sign in” button in the top right hand corner of […]
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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. Select the "Web Resources" page and then select “FIT Phone Directory” under FIT Web Resources.
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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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How to use call forwarding on an FIT phone

Activate Call Forwarding  From an FIT desk phone, press *20 and wait to hear a dial tone To forward to another FIT extension, enter the five-digit extension only (example: 74357) To forward to an outside line, enter 91 followed by the telephone number  You will hear an acknowledgment tone and the phone will disconnect, the Forward […]

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