Hello!
As the final stretch of summer approaches, many of you are already thinking about fall preparations. This month’s Tech Update offers practical resources to help the university community gear up for the upcoming academic year.
From AI tool comparisons to creative software access, these tools and insights can enhance teaching, research, and daily operations. IT Services continues supporting the university community year-round—don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with any of these tools or have other tech questions.
Cheers!
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Marcus P. Robinson
Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience
Unlock your creative potential with Adobe Creative Suite
As discussed in the recent ITS blog on summer learning opportunities, this time of year is great for diving in to explore creative pursuits and learn new skills. Adobe Creative Suite’s professional-grade creative tools can help with that, and they’re included with your Northeastern University account.
Take a look at all that Adobe has to offer >
Securing your devices and data while traveling
Last month, Northeastern ITS shared several best practices for traveling with your tech. Still have summer travel plans? Here are more ways to keep your devices and data safe while you’re out and about.
Check out Part 2 of ITS’ tech travel tips >
Explaining the Tech Service Portal
Chances are, you’ve used the Tech Service Portal before. But there might be features you haven’t discovered yet. The portal makes IT support easier by giving you one place to search for answers to tech questions, explore tools and resources, submit service requests, and more.
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