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New Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS, Mac OS X, Android
Mar. 21, 2014—During fall 2013, Microsoft introduced Remote Desktop clients for iOS and Android, and updated Remote Desktop for Mac OS X. Microsoft is expected to eventually offer Remote Desktop for Windows Phone. Remote Desktop lets users connect to remote Windows PCs. Last week, Microsoft released Remote Desktop 8.0.5 for Mac OS X on March 12, for...
Mathematica Seminar March 25 at Featheringill Hall
Mar. 21, 2014—Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica, is hosting a technical seminar on using Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, and other Wolfram technologies for teaching and research. Wolfram Technologies in Education and Research Tuesday, March 25 3:30-4:30pm, including Q&A Featheringill Hall (FGH), Room 138 You do not need to register for this event.
Get Venue 8 Pro tablet for $244.99
Mar. 21, 2014—Connect. Share. See. Enjoy. Save big with member only prices on devices that bring your entire day together more easily. Limited time offer starts 3/13/2014. Save $55 on a Venue 8 Pro tablet (Market value $299.99). Search order code: FNDOV8PO1H Features: Intel Atom processor Z3740D – Quad Core Windows 8.1 Office Home & Student 2013...
Free Microsoft Product Evaluations, Technical Support and Training
Mar. 19, 2014—Until recently, the Vanderbilt Software Store offered Microsoft TechNet subscriptions to departments through Vanderbilt’s Microsoft Select contract. Last year, Microsoft announced that it was retiring the TechNet Subscription service and replacing it with several free offers including: The TechNet Evaluation Center TechNet Forums The Microsoft Virtual Academy The TechNet Evaluation Center provides free evaluations of...
Microsoft OneNote for PC and Mac is Free
Mar. 18, 2014—Microsoft is distributing OneNote for Windows and Mac for $0. Mac users can download OneNote through the Mac App Store. Windows users can download from OneNote.com. The free PC version has fewer features than paid version. Missing features include SharePoint support, Outlook integration, and version history. Microsoft also offers an OneNote Service at OneNote.com. OneNote...
Microsoft Ends Windows XP Support on April 8, 2014
Mar. 11, 2014—Microsoft will end all support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Office 365 will not block connections from fully patched Windows XP computers after April 8, 2014, but connectivity to the service will be at risk. Windows XP workstations that have not deployed all service packs and automatic updates run an even higher risk...
Office 365 Updates during February 2014
Mar. 11, 2014—Microsoft renamed and enhanced two Office 365 services during February 2014: Office Web Apps is now Office Online; and SkyDrive Pro is now OneDrive for Business. Microsoft also released security and compliance related updates with improvements to authentication for Office 365 and Yammer, anti-spam and anti-malware enhancements, new email encryption options with S/MIME and Office...
Office 365 and Internet Explorer 8
Mar. 11, 2014—Office 365 will no longer support Internet Explorer 8 after 8 April 2014. For the best, richest experience with Office 365, Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 10 is available now, and Internet Explorer 11 is coming soon. Modern versions of Internet Explorer offer faster web browsing,...
Spring into Savings with Dell’s Member Purchase Program!!!
Mar. 4, 2014—Connect to everything so you miss nothing. Bring your projects, photos, and life together with the Venue 11 Pro tablet including a case and 1 year of Accidental Damage for $489. Quantities are limited at this price, so act fast! Search Order Code FTMOD02h to get this deal. Dell is also offering the Inspiron M531R,...
MATLAB Seminar March 12 in Feathering Hall
Mar. 4, 2014—Mathworks is hosting a MATLAB seminar entitled “MATLAB and Simulink for Embedded Systems and Robotics” for all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff. Date: Wednesday, March 12 Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Location: 138 Feathering Hall Presenter: Adam Filion, Mathworks Application Engineer In this session, Mr. Filion will demonstrate how to design, simulate, optimize, and deploy...