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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 16h

Apologies for the disruption, but UB Devices and UB Connect Wi-Fi as well as ResNet wired connections on-campus are intermittent. Please contact the UBIT Help Center at buffalo.edu/ubit/help and include your device type/location so we can accurately track any problems. Thanks!

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 7d

💡Want a “Geese aren’t real” t-shirt or a UBIT challenge coin? Stop by CCC in Ellicott this Fri 10/3 and stump our VPCIO Heath Tuttle, PhD. We’ll provide the questions!
📍 Crossroads Culinary Center | 9–10:30 a.m.
🎁 Prizes for all participants
#NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth
bit.ly/4gUU2wu

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 26d

🛜Connecting to eduroam? You might see a certificate prompt today when joining the network. We’ve updated eduroam to enhance security. Accept the certificate to stay connected. Need help? Contact the UB Tech Squad at buffalo.edu/ubit/help. 💻 📲

An AI generated image of students forming a Wi-Fi signal on the UB football field.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 26d

#UBuffalo faculty: Learn about Panopto's new accessibility updates and the new "save as" feature, allowing for quick video trimming! 📚🤘 shorturl.at/rUTCb

A photo of a UB lecture hall, with hundreds of students listening to a faculty member.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 28d

Need a place to store your assignments? #UBuffalo gives students FREE access to UBbox cloud storage so you can easily store and use all of your documents and media in one place. Log in and start saving! buffalo.edu/ubit/box 💾💙#UBIT

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 28d

Need a place to study? Learn why #UBuffalo students use the public computing sites in an episode of "What Students Say."
💙💻#UBIT www.youtube.com/shorts/dYDdB...

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 29d

#UBuffalo students, tell us about tech at UB! Join UBIT and UB Libraries for a virtual input session on September 30th or October 1st. Participate to be entered to win a Alienware gaming mouse, portable Bluetooth speaker, or $25 Campus Cash!
shorturl.at/RvcDw

Students: Speak out on campus technology

Has UB given you the tools you need for a successful semester? Join a virtual input session on September 30 or October 1 and let us know. 

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Sep 8

UB Tech Squad is always here to help #UBuffalo students with their tech...for FREE! Watch what happens when UBIT crashes this year’s Move-In Day and learn some important UB tech tips:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=itRT...

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Sep 5

Find the Connection Wizard to unlock the power of eduroam Wi-Fi to conquer your assignments this fall. Connect automagically today and play our retro game to enter a giveaway! 🧙🌐 shorturl.at/4MydH #UBIT #UBuffalo

An epic Wi-Fi quest awaits: Meet the Connection Wizard

A University at Buffalo student sets off on a legendary adventure to connect to eduroam Wi-Fi.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Sep 4

Important reminder #UBuffalo: The UBIT Help Center will never text you for information. Be aware of this phishing attempt targeting the UB community and stay safe. shorturl.at/4O6eV

UBIT Help Center will never text for your information

Be aware of the newest phishing attempt targeting the UB community: a text message scam impersonating The UBIT Help Center.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Sep 3

#UBuffalo students: Send lots of UBmail? Learn more about updated message limits, giving UBmail accounts more protection against potential security threats and mass email scams: shorturl.at/K080m

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Sep 2

Upgrade alert! 🚨 #UBuffalo’s Silverman Library has brand new Dell PCs and power stations for charging your laptop on its 3rd floor. 💙 Stop by for a comfortable place to get work done. shorturl.at/ye87e #UBIT

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 29

Need to de-stress after week one? Stop by #UBuffalo’s premiere gaming lounge and esports area, Level Up! Log on to an Esports arena PC or reserve a console pod. www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service...

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 28

#UBuffalo faculty: New UB Zoom features are available through UB Learns including AI meeting summaries, easy office hour scheduling, and more! Students can also book office hours from UB Learns. Learn more: shorturl.at/iCHq0

A UB professor with the geology department, speaks with a potential graduate student from Vermont via video conference in Hochstetter Hall.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 28

Using the Duo Mobile app yet? #UBuffalo students use Duo’s two-step verification to keep their UBITName accounts secure. Get tips on keeping your account safe with Duo in our “What Students Say” video! www.youtube.com/shorts/VnPYy...

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you daring enough to vanquish the Dark Geese, find the Connection Wizard, and restore the magic of eduroam Wi-Fi?
Test your bravery by playing The Quest for the Wi-Fi Connection Wizard game! Learn how to be entered into our giveaway: shorturl.at/F1fC0 #UBuffalo

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 27

#UBuffalo: UBbox has a different sign-in screen when you first log on. Remember to enter your full UBmail address
(ex: [email protected]), not just your UBITName:
bit.ly/43MSG0t

A group of five UB students gathering with their laptops in the Silverman library 3rd floor public computing site.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 26

Tech troubles? UB Tech Squad offers FREE support to UB students. Visit us on the 3rd floor of Silverman Library, submit a ticket, or pick an appointment online and we’ll meet you anywhere on North or South Campus! 💻💯
buffalo.edu/ubit/get-hel... #UBuffalo

A UB Tech Squad Technician stands in front of the UB Tech Squad electric vehicle near Lake LaSalle.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 22

Get ready to embark on a mystical quest to...connect to the Wi-Fi? Discover how #UBuffalo’s Connection Wizard can easily connect your devices to the Internet (no spells required). Play our retro game and enter our giveaway! ✨🧙
shorturl.at/FzSsJ

An epic Wi-Fi quest awaits: Meet the Connection Wizard

A University at Buffalo student sets off on a legendary adventure to connect to eduroam Wi-Fi.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 21

Important reminder #UBuffalo: The UBIT Help Center will never text you for information. Be aware of this phishing attempt targeting the UB community and stay safe.
shorturl.at/4O6eV

A photo of someone holding a smartphone showing a UB alert graphic on the smartphone.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 21

Have a gaming console or smart TV? Learn how to connect these devices to #UBuffalo’s high-speed wired network, ResNet. 👾🎮 www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service...

Two University at Buffalo students playing video games in their UB residence hall.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 20

eduroam is #UBuffalo’s official, secure Wi-Fi network, keeping you connected across our campuses. Set it up before you arrive on campus and connect the minute you arrive.🌐 📱
buffalo.edu/ubit/wifi #UBIT #UB

A wi-fi signal in the middle of the UB football field.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 19

Your UBmail is your official email for all UB communications, with classmates, instructors and other areas UB. Set it up today and stay connected to the campus at buffalo.edu/ubit/email 📧📲 #UBuffalo #UBIT

A University at Buffalo student sitting outside at North Campus working on her laptop.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 18

Need to change your schedule? HUB Student Center allows you to register for classes, pay tuition bills, view your grades, and more! Log onto HUB at myub.buffalo.xn--edu-1o23bt5b

A University at Buffalo student using the HUB Student Center website on her laptop.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · Aug 13

UB gives you FREE access to Microsoft 365 software, including Word, Teams, Excel, Copilot, PowerPoint, and more.👏💙 Download today at buffalo.edu/ubit/microso... #UBuffalo #UBIT

Two University at Buffalo students working on a computer on campus.

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