FAS IT
New Centralized Harvard IT Group, Absorbing FAS IT, Aims To Streamline
Harvard University Information Technology, a new consolidated group, hopes to provide better support for faculty and students.
Out With the Old, In With the New
Though the personal computers available in 1986 were roughly 300 times slower than today’s laptops, they began what would become a technological revolution on Harvard’s campus.
Student Recommendation Letters Accidentally Viewable to Others
Because of a loophole in a computer system, fellowship applicants have been able to access their own and other students’ recommendation letters submitted to the Office of Career Services—making available what are supposed to be confidential documents on a wider basis than previously believed.
IT Consolidates Service Across University
The consolidation of IT systems, first announced in March 2010, is scheduled to be completed this June.
Study Suggests WiFi May Harm Tree Life
A recent Dutch study found that the radiation emitted by wireless routers and access points has a detrimental effect on trees in the vicinity, but Harvard officials said that the University has not noticed any effects on campus flora.
Mac OS-PGP Compatibility Issue Resolved
Last week, FAS IT sent out a warning stating that the recent Mac OS 10.6.5 update should not be downloaded ...
Harvard Directory Change
If you received an e-mail from FAS IT on Tuesday about a change in your Harvard directory e-mail listing from your @FAS to your @College address, this post will tell you why. If you didn't receive the e-mail, read no further.
Wireless Internet Spotty Around Midnight
Recently, Harvard students working late at night have been freed periodically from the distractions of the Internet—or hindered from lack ...
Hello, Horsey!
If you've ever tried to login to two different FAS windows or tabs at the same time, you might have ...
Adobe Software Change Vexes Some Student Publications
The loss of free Adobe software previously provided by Harvard for students to download on their personal computers has proven problematic for many student publications.
Adobe Products No Longer Working?
FAS IT announced today that a new software key is required to access Adobe products key-served by FAS IT. This ...
McAfee Virus Bipasses Harvard
Anti-virus program McAfee caused computers world-wide to malfunction on Wednesday due to a bug within the software, but the virus outbreak had minimal effects on Harvard computers.
Privacy Concerns Shut Down Online Directory
University Information Systems took down a beta version of Harvard Connections—an online directory billed as “a richer, interactive site including user-generated content”—last Friday, just two days after its launch, due to privacy concerns raised by the Harvard community.
UC Votes to Reform Online Elections
The Undergraduate Council voted unanimously last night to accept the second and final installment of UC election reform.
Internet Not Working?
If you're still on campus, and you woke up this morning to find your wireless Internet connection a little sub-par, ...
BRIEF: 'Major' Power Failure Disrupts Harvard IT Services
A power outage at a University data center took down several of Harvard's online services starting at 11:50 a.m. Monday, including the University's main www.harvard.edu Web site and those requiring PIN authorization.
FAS IT Testing Out New Windows 7
Harvard students eager to try out Microsoft’s Windows 7 on University computers will have to wait until FAS IT approves ...