Classes include Machine Learning and Artificial Neural Networks in Python, and Basic Tools and Techniques, Unsupervised Approaches, and Supervised Methods in Text Analysis Fundamentals. Learn more, register, and sign up for email notification of upcoming classes. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ittraining?pli=1#h.p_AtqTE9O9k3C4
Google Chat Now Supports External Collaborators
Google Chat now supports adding members from outside the Lab; chat rooms must be set to support external members when they are created. Learn about adding external participants and about Google Chat’s advanced capabilities here. https://support.google.com/a/answer/9296706?hl=en
Password Requirement for Zoom Meetings
Zoom will require a password for all upcoming and previously scheduled Zoom meetings and webinars. By making a couple of changes to your Zoom account, you can enable passwords now and make your meetings more secure. Click for more details. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itfaq/Zoom+Password+Requirement
MATLAB Mathworks Trial License Available
The Lab is offering a trial MATLAB home-use license for the base software and 97 toolboxes. MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment for computationally intensive tasks. Free MATLAB training and workshops are available at matlabacademy.mathworks.com https://software.lbl.gov/swSoftwareDetails.php?applicationID=120
Forward Work Calls to Your Cell or Landline
Those who would like to have calls to their office phone forwarded to another device can send a request to Telephone Services (tsc@lbl.gov). Include your extension and the number you would like it forwarded to. You can also request to have voice mails delivered to your work email. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/Telephone+Service+Center
Upgrade to Zoom 5.0
Zoom 5.0 is an upgrade that provides enhanced security features. To upgrade, open your Zoom app, click your photo in the upper right corner, and then click “Check for Updates” and follow the installation instructions on your device. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/zoom
Need Data Management Assistance?
The IT Division has resources available to help researchers manage their data. The DMP tool offers templates for the creation of data management plans, and Dryad is an easy-to-use data repository. Contact publications@lbl.gov to get assistance with data management. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/Data+Management+at+LBNL%3A+DMP+Tool+and+DRYAD
ZTip: Zoom Scheduler for Google Chrome
The Zoom Calendar Extension for Browsers is a useful tool to quickly add Zoom meetings to a Google Calendar. The extension has two components: the scheduler icon to the top right corner of your Chrome browser window AND the “Make it a Zoom Meeting” button in Google Calendar. Learn more. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itfaq/Using+the+Google+Calendar+Chrome+Extension
Publications, Library Staff Available Online
The Lab’s Research Services team is still working during the shut down and is available to help with publications compliance or library queries. Contact publications@lbl.gov, or library@lbl.gov, for assistance. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/rst/library
IT Divisions Offers New Remote Courses
Sign up for Intro to BashGit, Python Fundamentals, or Artificial Neural Networks in Python classes. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Visit ittraining.lbl.gov to learn more, register, and have your name added to an email notification list for upcoming classes. https://ittraining.lbl.gov/