UWM TechStore closing June 30

The UWM TechStore will be closing on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Retail operations have stopped and there will no longer be a retail location in the UWM Student Union.  UWM TechStore staff and their IT colleagues across campus are currently… Read More

Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft Apps

Starting on June 26, 2024, you can use sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 apps to protect sensitive data. Sensitivity labels allow classification of files, emails and SharePoint sites with sensitive information as either Sensitive or Restricted. Items marked as Sensitive… Read More

Helpful Excel Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Excel is a powerful software that lets you turn data into useful insights. You can also share your spreadsheet with others and edit together in real time. Here are some of UWM IT’s favorite Excel keyboard shortcuts to help… Read More

Employee Portal Changes Coming June 11 

On June 11, 2024, the MyUW portal will be redirected to Universities of Wisconsin’s Human Resource System (HRS). You can access Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, etc., in HRS: hrs.wisconsin.edu.  You can also use UWM’s campus dashboard to access HRS as… Read More

Avoid Downloading Scareware

Scareware is a type of malware that scares you into downloading software or visiting websites that give your device viruses. Some scareware scams involve complex pop-ups, messages, phone calls and more to make it seem more real. Some common scareware… Read More

Upgrade to Windows 11

Beginning May 28, 2024, university-managed devices can upgrade to Windows 11. The upgrade will appear on devices that meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements. Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Devices must be upgraded to Windows… Read More