Travis Zetterower
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions After conversion the file will open in the new program (Word, Excel, etc.) Review…
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions Open Foxit Click File Click Create Click Combine Files Add the files you want…
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Overview of upcoming changes In order to improve security and reduce the instances of “Zoom Bombing,” UGA will enable the Zoom Waiting Room setting for all future Zoom meetings at close of business on 11/13/2020. After 11/13/2020, meeting hosts will now have to “admit” each attendee into the meeting before they can view and participate.…
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Update as of Sept 21, 2020 We received the following information from Zoom regarding the security changes previously announced for September 27th. “At Zoom, customers are our number one priority, and we always strive to bring you the best, most secure video meeting experience in the industry. In June we reached out about a new…
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Zoom meeting security is largely a matter of which settings and options you choose. This post contains some of OIT’s recommendations for securing your Zoom meetings. Step 1. Update Zoom Before you do anything else, be sure your Zoom software is up to date! Certain options and features may not be visible or available to…
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Zoom has recently changed many settings and features. You won’t receive these critical updates unless you’re on the newest version of the software. Here’s how to make sure you’re on the most recent version, and how to manually upgrade if you’re not.
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What is a Personal Meeting Room? Your Personal Meeting Room (PMI) is a virtual meeting room permanently reserved for your use. You can start instant meetings with your PMI or you can schedule a meeting that uses your PMI. Your PMI is ideal to use with people you meet with regularly or for ad hoc…
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There are times when you need more options than a simple phone-only meeting allows. For instance, you may need to mute participants to limit background noise, or you may need to record the call for a participant who couldn’t attend. Enabling host controls 1. Disable “Join Before Host” Ensure that the “JOIN BEFORE HOST” option…
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You can create a simple Zoom meeting that works like a conference call. If configured properly, participants can join without waiting on the host. First, Log in to Zoom and schedule a new meeting. Enable the JOIN BEFORE HOST option. Send your participants the following information: Number to dial in by phone: 1 646 876…
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1. Schedule a Zoom meeting with a waiting room Log in to Zoom and click the “Schedule a New Meeting” button. Include “Virtual Office Hours” or something similar in the Topic field. This is what students will see upon entering the virtual meeting. You may want to add a description that will appear on the…