UNHCE Information Technology & Distance Education Blog: November 2006 Archives

UNH CIS has warned clients that use applications such as Banner or Blackboard to not upgrade to Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. Since this will be pushed out as an automatic update from Microsoft, it is important that affected users block the update. Instructions can be found in this Campus Journal article: CIS Warns Clients Not to Use Internet Explorer 7

For those interested in training on popular applications near your office, CompuMaster is offering a one-day sessions in the following topics and locations:

The Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users
11/16 - Concord
11/17 - Manchester

Getting the Most from Microsoft Excel
12/11 Burlington, MA

Mastering Macromedia Dreamweaver
December 21 Manchester

Discovering the Secrets of Microsoft Access
1/28/06 - Concord

The cost of classes range from $149 - $199 for a one-day session, without any discounts. Discounts are available when 4 or more people sign up together.

For further information, consult their web site at: http://www.compumaster.net/semSearchhtml (Insert your zip code to get a listing of offerings near you.)

MEMIC, the Worker's compensation insurer for UNH, has published a helpful document regarding Ergonomics in the Office Environment. Topics include:

INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS
CONSIDERATIONS
THE CHAIR
THE KEYBOARD
KEYBOARD TRAYS
THE MOUSE
WRISTRESTS
THE MONITOR
DOCUMENT HOLDERS
PRINTERS
TASK LIGHTING
FOOTRESTS
TELEPHONES
SIT/STAND STATIONS
WORK SURFACES
REACHES

This document is available in a searchable format.