faq

We have two wireless networks here at the Institute - one is encrypted (eduroam) and the other is not (IAS).

1. Log into updateme.ias.edu with your IAS username and password.
2. Click on the "Register Accounts" button.
3. Click on the "Add an account"...

For some reason using the built in PDF viewer of browsers when printing may result in texts getting cut off, not being printed at all, or is printed in awkward sections of the paper.
The main solution we are proposing for now is to disable the built...

In order to login to OpenVPN, you will need to use Duo multi-factor authentication. Duo may also be used if Computing Staff needs to verify who you are for remote assistance.

https://www.ias.edu/mfa

MFA requires a smart phone or tablet. Please...

If you want to access IAS resources from off-campus, you will need to use VPN. Client Tool:

You can install a client-based tool called OpenVPN and is the preferred method of connection.

https://www.ias.edu/openvpn-installation-guide

Client...

Are you using your home institution eduroam?

If you are connecting to the Institute’s eduroam wireless network using your credentials from your home institution, please ensure that your credentials are correct. If you continue to experience issues...

Reset your password through UpdateMe. Click on the "Update Password" button or go directly to https://reset.ias.edu.

For detailed instructions, visit https://www.ias.edu/computing/passwordreset

As an incoming scholar, your credentials gives you...

1. Click on the Preferences Tab
2. Click on Out of Office on the left-hand size
3. Select "Send auto-reply message"
4. Type the message in the Auto-Replay Message box
5. Select a Time Period
6. Click on Save

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The system requirements for the Dropbox Desktop application have changed since October 2018. The application is no longer supported for Ubuntu 13.10 and below, and Fedora 20 and below. Further, the Dropbox Desktop application...

What is a Phishing Scheme?

• Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic...

If you are familiar with changing keyboard layouts on Gnome 2, it is very similar to how Gnome 3 changes the layout.

Gnome 2
Gnome 3 Classic
Gnome 3 Standard

 

Gnome 2

• If you're using Gnome 3 scroll down past the next two pictures.
• Find...