ArcGIS ArcMAP/Desktop has been deprecated at PSU – use ArcGIS Pro instead
This probably comes as no surprise to most ArcGIS users in MCECS. The old ArcGIS Desktop (often run as ArcMAP) that has run on various systems in MCECS has long [...]
Change to the default VNC/xRDP desktop
[This only affects people using VNC or xRDP to access our Ubuntu Linux systems.] We have switched back to the MATE desktop as the default when you remotely access our [...]
News for New and Returning MCECS student users in Fall 2024
The CAT has been busy throughout the Summer, making some substantial changes to our computer infrastructure. These changes may affect both onsite and remote users. Here are some highlights: All [...]
Back-to-School Phishing campaigns are starting early this Fall
It’s only mid-September, classes haven’t even started yet but we’re starting to see phishing scam emails starting to land in email boxes. Fall term is when scammers try to get [...]
The Windows Terminal Server has been Retired
Our old Windows Terminal Service has now been shut down. With the advent of our Windows Remote Lab, MCECS users now have access to remote desktops that provide all the [...]
Windows 11 will be pushed out to compatible desktops this week
If you have a CAT supported Windows system, and you haven’t self-upgraded to Windows 11 yet, we will be pushing Windows 11 out to your system starting this week. This [...]