Tag Archives: ITS

What is Dropbox?

In today’s world losing all of your documents can be a nightmare. One of the easiest ways to ensure that all of your documents and important data are backed up is to utilize Dropbox. Dropbox is an online application allowing … Continue reading

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Rooting Your Android Device

Have you ever wondered what potential your Android phone has but is hiding? Since 2008 Android has released their operating system with the idea that people should be able to use their phone to the fullest extent of its hardware. … Continue reading

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Spring 2012 ITS Tech Conference

The ITS Tech Conference is a semi-annual event dedicated to the learning, networking, and sharing content and ideas around information technologies, resources, and services at Loyola University Chicago and beyond. Participants can select from multiple sessions throughout the day to … Continue reading

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Loyola University Chicago VPN Tools

The Loyola Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a remote link to Loyola University Chicago’s network resources, including secure production systems. The VPN is a web-based solution allowing authorized staff and faculty to access systems from any remote location with an Internet-connected computer. … Continue reading

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Anti-Virus Review App

There are many anti-virus and internet security products out there claiming to be the best. While some include enhanced features allowing for the removal of virus threats on devices, there are others that can use an upgraded feature functionality. So … Continue reading

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iPad 3 Review

Had a chance to review Apple’s new iPad? It’s not news to us all that when Apple unveils a product, it comes with never before seen options. Options, Apple’s competitors are yet to dream of. No wonder Apple stays abreast … Continue reading

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Google’s Privacy Policy Changes

After publicly announcing a shift towards a simplified privacy policy, Google gracefully bestowed upon users a summation of what exactly will change when these policies go into effect. Essentially, Google is removing the distinction between YouTube, Google searches and other … Continue reading

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LUC Comp Sci Students…Check it out…

The Computer Science Department Systems Handbook Lots of people know about the Digital Media Lab for help with multimedia projects (i.e. Photoshop) but did you know that the Computer Science (CS) department provides a similar service for programming and application … Continue reading

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Time’s 50 Best Websites of 2011

Time Magazine has released its annual top 50 Best Websites of 2011 dividing them into various categories: music, family, sports, news, finances, shopping, travels, health, education, games and social media. Some of the websites are known, others have been flying … Continue reading

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Need to Login Remotely?

Have you heard of JumpDesktop? JumpDesktop is an alternative remote desktop client anyone can use to access their desktop (Home or Office).  For $14.99, JumpDesktop integrates your gmail login credentials on all devices which prevents one from having to remember … Continue reading

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