Lone Star College Office of Technology Services -- OTS
@lscots.bsky.social
Official account of Lone Star College's Office of Technology Services (OTS). For IT help and/or resources, go to http://LoneStar.edu/ITHelp or call 281.318.HELP (4357).
We had a great turnout at #EDUCAUSE25 in Nashville! 🤖✨
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We had a great turnout at #EDUCAUSE25 in Nashville! 🤖✨
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
📡 Happy National Internet Day!
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📡 Happy National Internet Day!
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
🎯 Final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Week!
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🎯 Final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Week!
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
Update Later ❌
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Update Later ❌
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
Victor was too busy to install a software update. 🚨
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Victor was too busy to install a software update. 🚨
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
💬 What a difference "optimized" Wi-Fi makes! ⚡
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
💬 What a difference "optimized" Wi-Fi makes! ⚡
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
Jill's password: Her cat's name 🐱
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
October 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Jill's password: Her cat's name 🐱
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
🚀 LSC-North Harris is now a Digital Campus!
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
October 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🚀 LSC-North Harris is now a Digital Campus!
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
📶 @LSCNorthHarris is going Digital Campus! Our optimized “LoneStar” Wi-Fi goes live Oct 12 — up to 6x faster, more availability, and future-ready. ⚡
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📶 @LSCNorthHarris is going Digital Campus! Our optimized “LoneStar” Wi-Fi goes live Oct 12 — up to 6x faster, more availability, and future-ready. ⚡
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi