Category Archives: Google

Critical Updates During Winter Break

Posted on December 14, 2023 by ndobie

The following is a list of required system maintenance work that needs to be carried out and we will be doing them during the holiday to cause the least disruptions. We have also chosen times to do these recognizing that … Continue reading →

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Bard, Google’s Conversational AI system

Posted on May 30, 2023 by ndobie

To: All Faculty, Students and Staff From: Ravi Ravishanker, CIO & Associate Provost Subject: Bard, Google’s Conversational AI system Bard is Google’s answer to ChatGPT that everyone now is familiar with. It is a conversational artificial intelligence system just like … Continue reading →

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11/15 6pm Google Docs available

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Veronica Brandstrader

Looks like they’re back! 4:30pm You’ll probably get a “502” error with the sad robot in pieces. It should be back soon. To: Everyone From: Veronica Brandstrader, LTS, x2171 More info: Computing Help Desk, x3333, 781.283.7777, or helpdesk@wellesley.edu

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New! Google Drive File Stream to sync docs locally

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Veronica Brandstrader

Drive File Steam is the replacement for the old Drive client that allows you to download and work on Google docs on your computer, and have the version on Google’s server automatically updated. The old Google Drive Client will continue to … Continue reading →

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9/7 1pm Google Drive issues resolved

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Erin Richardson

Google reports that Drive is now available again.  Apologies for the disruption. 10:30am – We have received several reports that Google Drive is unavailable.  It does not appear to be affecting all accounts.  As we learn more we will update … Continue reading →

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4/28 Gmail POP/IMAP available

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Veronica Brandstrader

While POP/IMAP is available, we will work with people who use these options to move to other tools. We are likely to turn off POP/IMAP in the future, to eliminate abuse by hackers. 4/27 2pm Due to some new, nasty phishing, we’re … Continue reading →

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Some Google updates

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Veronica Brandstrader

Google will begin rolling out a new login page beginning April 10: Your Wellesley Google Apps account will stay signed in until you sign out (click your profile icon in the top right and choose Sign out). If you use … Continue reading →

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8/24 Logging into Gmail, you’ll see 2fa.wellesley.edu

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Veronica Brandstrader

We will be introducing 2-Factor Authentication, an option to add another layer of verification when you log into Gmail — a full explanation is coming soon. Beginning tomorrow, you’ll briefly see the URL “2fa.wellesley.edu” appear: before and after you log into … Continue reading →

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8/19 10:15am Google icon in MyWellesley working

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Veronica Brandstrader

It’s back! Apologies for the interruption. 10am Clicking the Google icon in the upper right of MyWellesley gives you an “unhandled exception” error. You can login to Wellesley Gmail directly at mail.wellesley.edu while we fix this. To: Faculty, staff, students From: … Continue reading →

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8/8 5pm Google Drive is mostly back

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Veronica Brandstrader

You may experience residual  issues, but the vast majority of access should be back. 2:30pm From Google: “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Drive. We will provide more information shortly.” – 11:50am EST Direct links to docs work, … Continue reading →

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