January 2019 – July 2022
In response to recent media coverage of Zoom security issues, Jay Krous of the Lab’s cybersecurity team answers questions on the safe use of Zoom for meetings with fellow Lab employees as well as non-Lab colleagues and other Zoom tips. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/07/three-questions-for-jay-krous-on-zoom-security/
The IT Division is offering training via Zoom for a number of Python applications, including data structures library, data visualization, machine learning, and artificial neural networks. Click to register and sign up to receive email notification on upcoming classes. https://ittraining.lbl.gov/
The Lab’s Science IT group is now offering online consulting on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and at other times by request. Fill out this form to request a virtual session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBbNcr0CbhWs8oyrQ0pKLmLObQMFmYseHtrvyLfOAoIInyVA/viewform
Is your background on Zoom not the view you want to present to the world? There is a solution. You can bring that Berkeley Lab vibe to all of your Zoom calls using customized Lab backgrounds. Download any or all of the images along with instructions on how to change your Zoom background. https://socialmedia.lbl.gov/lbnl-zoom-backgrounds/
Everyone seems to be on Zoom, and that includes those who want to disrupt your meeting. Zoom Bombing, as it is known, is when someone who is not invited obtains your Zoom meeting info and joins the call with the intent to disrupt it. Learn more about this trend and how you can protect your meetings. https://commons.lbl.gov/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=184094832
Collaborating with your colleagues while working from home is easier with the right tools. You can use Google Drive to store and share documents, group chat with Google Hangouts, and set up a meeting with one collaborator or the entire team with video calling apps like Zoom and Google Hangouts. https://remotework.lbl.gov/home#h.gezi5g1gznga
Do you have a quick question about Zoom or need advice about using Google Drive or Chat? IT has launched a Lab-wide live chat for IT support including in-depth 1:1 support if needed. IT Support Chat supplements the regular IT helpdesk support, which is available at help.lbl.gov. https://go.lbl.gov/itsupportchat
Some Lab applications and sites require Virtual Private Network or VPN for offsite access. Learn more about when you need VPN, how to use it, and where to download the software. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/Virtual+Private+Networks+at+LBL
You can access your voice messages via the Remote Access line at 510-486-7100. You can also request that voicemail messages from your office phone be sent to your email as audio files. Read more here. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/Vmail
Your WiFI signal may be adjusting to having more people at home, all going online at the same time. Here are some simple tips to improve your signal. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/17/how-to-improve-your-wifi-signal-at-home/