https://www.usf.edu/it-updates/Recent posts from Updatesen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/chat-sections-teams.aspxEver lose your place in a large Excel worksheet? Focus Cell helps you quickly locate the active cell by highlighting its row and column as you work. It's a simple feature that can make navigating large datasets much easier.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:12:40 Tech Tip: Stay Oriented in Large Spreadsheets with Focus CellEver lose your place in a large Excel worksheet? Focus Cell helps you quickly locate the active cell by highlighting its row and column as you work. It's a simple feature that can make navigating large datasets much easier.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/chat-sections-teams.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/branching-forms.aspxThe new Notes feature gives you a dedicated space to capture decisions, action items, and key information right alongside the conversation.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:49 Tech Tip: New Notes Feature in TeamsThe new Notes feature gives you a dedicated space to capture decisions, action items, and key information right alongside the conversation.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/branching-forms.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/software-requests.aspxImportant information and deadlines for faculty software requests.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 New Dates: Faculty Request Deadlines for Lab and Classroom SoftwareImportant information and deadlines for faculty software requests.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/software-requests.aspxFaculty,Staffhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/clickfix.aspxClickFix scams are increasingly popular cybersecurity scams.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:15:54 Avoiding ClickFix ScamsClickFix scams are increasingly popular cybersecurity scams.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/clickfix.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/copilot-agents.aspxAgents are purpose-built versions of Copilot that are tailored to specific tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:33 Exploring Copilot Chat AgentsAgents are purpose-built versions of Copilot that are tailored to specific tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/copilot-agents.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/chrome-security.aspxRecent investigations have uncovered some third-party Google Chrome extensions that are impersonating legitimate AI tools and secretly stealing users’ data.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:31:02 IT Security Warning: Malicious Chrome Extensions Targeting AI UsersRecent investigations have uncovered some third-party Google Chrome extensions that are impersonating legitimate AI tools and secretly stealing users’ data.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2026/chrome-security.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-essentials-all.aspxExplore our new Tech Essentials guides for students, faculty and staff that will connect you with the technology information and resources you need to succeed at USF.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:53:58 Explore Our 'Tech Essentials' GuidesExplore our new Tech Essentials guides for students, faculty and staff that will connect you with the technology information and resources you need to succeed at USF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-essentials-all.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-tip-phishing.aspxMicrosoft Word lets you create and format citations right where you write.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:18:49 Tech Tip: Creating Citations in Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word lets you create and format citations right where you write.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-tip-phishing.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/digital-safety-month.aspxCybersecurity Awareness Month promotes tips and strategies for cybersecurity and safe computing practices.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:09:23 October is Cybersecurity Awareness MonthCybersecurity Awareness Month promotes tips and strategies for cybersecurity and safe computing practices.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/digital-safety-month.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/tech-tips.aspxUSF Information Technology is launching a new regular series called “Tech Tips and Tricks” to provide students, faculty and staff with helpful tips about using features in the technology tools we have at USF.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Technology Tip: How to Spot a Fake CAPTCHAUSF Information Technology is launching a new regular series called “Tech Tips and Tricks” to provide students, faculty and staff with helpful tips about using features in the technology tools we have at USF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/tech-tips.aspxTechnology TipFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-essentials-students.aspxWhether you're looking for support with online learning tools, software USF can provide for you, or other IT services, our goal is to provide you with a central place to find IT information.Thu, 15 May 2025 13:43:03 NEW: 'Tech Essentials for Students'Whether you're looking for support with online learning tools, software USF can provide for you, or other IT services, our goal is to provide you with a central place to find IT information.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2025/tech-essentials-students.aspxFaculty,Staff,Studenthttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/visit-it-hub.aspxWelcome to the IT Hub, the central resource for all things IT at USF.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:29:55 Visit the IT Hub: Your Central Resource for IT News, Systems Status, Resource Information, and SupportWelcome to the IT Hub, the central resource for all things IT at USF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/visit-it-hub.aspxService EnhancementsFaculty,Staff,Student