Author Archives: Chip Ilstrup

MFAIA-VT LITS Events

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MFAW-VT Fall 2011 LITS Events

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New Ways to Upload to Google Docs

Google just enabled uploading of entire folders to Google Docs as well as dragging and dropping multiple files to upload. Great improvements! See their blog post for more info.

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LITS Events during the Spring 11 PSY/SBC Residency

Here are the events during the Spring 2011 PSY/SBC Residency at the Plainfield Campus:

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Computer Lab Schedule for PSY/SBC Spring 11 Residency

Support coverage for the Community Center Lab during the Spring 11 PSY/SBC residency is now available. Please note that although the lab will only be staffed during the hours listed, it is open 24 hours during the residency.

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New Gmail Feature!

Gmail has just launched gesture based message creation!

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Voice Search in Google Chrome

We love Google’s Chrome browser here in Goddard’s IT department. Here’s just one more reason: Voice Searching. Install this plugin: https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/hhfkcobomkalfdlmkongnhnhahkmnaad?hl=en Then click the little microphone icon that appears next to your omnibox and say something like “Google Goddard College” … Continue reading

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Windows 7 Update

Windows  has just released Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Service packs are major upgrades to the operating system that add security, stability, and speed. Windows XP had three SP updates over its life, Windows Vista had two. We encourage anyone … Continue reading

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Google Docs File Format Support Expanded

Google Docs has added 12 more file formats to its library of supported filetypes. If you don’t have the software to open a file that’s been sent to you, more and more, Google Docs will be able to help you … Continue reading

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Amazon Student

If you use Amazon to purchase books and/or other items, you’ll be happy to know that Amazon offers free Amazon Student membership to students. With Amazon Student you can receive free two-day shipping on thousands of items and upgrade to … Continue reading

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