Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science

2020 Archive

SCS Computing COVID-19 Update

In accordance with guidance from Carnegie Mellon University and the state of Pennsylvania, SCS Computing Facilities (SCSCF) has transitioned to a more active presence on campus. Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, December 14, 2020

Purchasing Deadline 2020

All purchasing requests requiring completion by the end of the calendar year must be submitted by Friday, December 4, 2020. Monday, November 16, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, November 16, 2020

macOS 11 Big Sur - Now Supported

macOS Big Sur now supported by SCS Computing Facilities. Thursday, November 12, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, October 19, 2020

Office 365 Available for SCS-supported computers!

SCS Computing Facilities now offers Microsoft Office 365 for supported macOS and Windows-based computers. Thursday, October 15, 2020

New SCS Self-Service Ubuntu VM

SCS Computing Facilities introduces an SCS-integrated, stand-alone Ubuntu 20.04 virtual machine image, now available for download and use by the SCS-affiliated users. This VirtualBox VM may be a great alternative for those working off-Campus. Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Welcome New Students!

SCS Computing Facilities welcomes new and returning students to the Fall 2020 semester! Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, August 17, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, July 20, 2020

Recommended Web-Conferencing Equipment for Lecturers

Recommended equipment and accessories for remote/web conferencing lecturers. Friday, June 19, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, June 15, 2020

Ubuntu 16.04 - End of Life

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS – As 16.04 reaches the end of its five-year LTS window in April 2021, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS ‘Xenial Xerus' is no longer be supported by SCS Computing Facilities as of May 1, 2021. Monday, June 08, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, May 18, 2020

Connect via VPN to Receive Windows Updates

VPN is required to connect to the SCS Windows domain remotely. Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, April 20, 2020

Off-Campus SCS AD Domain Access Change

VPN will now be required to connect to the SCS Windows domain remotely. Monday, April 13, 2020

Free CrashPlan Data Protection

CrashPlan Cloud Data Protection service is avaiable at no charge to the SCS community. Thursday, March 26, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, March 16, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Monday, February 17, 2020

Critical Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has released critical updates (including security patches) for Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office and more. Thursday, January 16, 2020

Learning and Working Remotely

Wednesday, January 01, 2020