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What is TeamSpot?

TeamSpot has several outstanding features that truly make group work an instantly collaborative and interactive experience. Each user connects with their individual laptop to the computer in the group study room, which acts as the TeamSpot host that allows for seemless movement of files and ideas between computers. Follow the links above for downloading the TeamSpot software and connecting to the TeamSpot hosts in the group study rooms. Below is a list of TeamSpot key features:

• Jumping Screens: move your cursor off your laptop and onto the host computer, no need to switch keyboard/mouse between the two!
• Easy Cut & Paste: you can copy, cut and paste text, links and even files/folders from your laptop to the host just by jumping screens.
• Quick Drag & Drop: Drag and drop files to TeamSpot that automatically save and open on all recipent laptops, no more emailing and choosing locations to save files.
• Annotate: draw, annotate and make revisions like you would a physical document with the click of a button.
• Show & Share Screens: No need to physically move your computer to show someone what you’re doing, just click a button and they see it on their computer. Furthermore, with a click of a button you can share your screen so others can use your computer without moving.
• Archive Everything: files that are sent between computers, links, annotated images and even comments are automatically saved to an archive that is identical for all users that helps to avoid any confusion of current files or duplication of work.

Where is TeamSpot available?
TeamSpot is available in group study rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor with large plasma displays and computers. For rules, policies and the reservation system, visit the Group Study Rooms page.

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What is the Equipment Loan Program (ELP)?

The Digital Media Lab (DML) offers an equipment loan program in an effort to increase access to the technologies needed to both produce and display multimedia content at Loyola University Chicago (LUC).

Who can access and use the ELP?

The ELP is available to all currently enrolled students, as well as all faculty and staff. There is no charge to borrow equipment from the program.

Where can I review the available equipment?

To review all of the equipment available in the ELP, please visit: http://www.luc.edu/digitalmedialab/equipmentloan.shtml

Where can I make a reservation?

To make a reservation for equipment, please visit: https://myits.luc.edu/dmlequipment

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Every day nearly 247 billion emails are sent to user mailboxes around the globe. According to the Radicati Group, in 2009 nearly 81% of these emails contained spam or viruses.  Phishing (pronounced like “fishing”) emails are intended to steal your identity by asking for personal data or directing you to web sites or to send an email.

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Will ITS Ask Me For My Password?

Remember, ITS will never ask you for your password or other confidential information through email. If you are unsure of the validity of an email, then contact the organization via the phone. Do not reply to the message, as it will send information back to the phisher.

Where can I find more information?

For more information about how to keep your accounts safe and protect your identity, visit the Information Technology Services “Protect Yourself” page at: http://www.luc.edu/its/security/protect_yourself.shtml.

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You may have noticed our new wallpaper campaign that started this week across campuses in our multimedia labs. Each week Digital Media Services will feature a new tip or recommendation for software and hardware to try out. This week, the staff elected to identify ways in which we can help reduce our carbon footprint as a campus, as well as helping you save some money in the process. One quick and easy way is to simply print in duplex (two-sided print job) from our on-campus multimedia labs.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

In a recent review, TechSoup – a non-profit technology resource found that “the average office worker uses 130 lbs. of paper/year. That is approximately 37 reams of paper per person or almost 4 boxes of paper.” By printing 100 pages in duplex , you cut your overall C02 contribution by more than a half-pound! Not only can you help the Earth, but also keep more money in your wallet.

Cost Savings

While you’ve helped cut back on your total CO2 contributions, you’ll also notice a reduced price for printing. Let’s take that same 100-page document you would have printed earlier. If you printed that document single-sided, you would pay $7.00; while if you selected the duplex option, you would only pay $5.00. That’s a $2 savings!

So how do I print in duplex?

PC’s

1. From any application, choose “File”, “Print”.
2. Click the “Preferences” button:
   
3. Select “Two-side (Duplex) Printing” and click “OK” to continue:
   

Mac’s

1. From any application, choose “File”, “Print”.
2. Click the down arrow button next to the printer:
   
3. Select “Two-sided” and click “Print” to continue:
   

For additional information about duplex printing, speak with a Digital Media Services Advisor at any of our staffed multimedia labs or check out instructions near your printer.