Zoom update required before May 30
On May 30, Zoom is switching to a new encryption scheme. Any older Zoom clients (Zoom applications) prior to version 5.0 will not be able to connect after that happens. For [...]
Problems using Chrome to login to Windows systems
We have noticed a few users having problems when trying to connect to systems through our Remote Lab page when they are using Google Chrome as their web browser. The [...]
Experimental URL Shortener for MCECS
Due to requests for a “pdx.edu” domain branded URL shortener and custom URL generator, we have set up a self-service system for creating custom URLs at: https://go.cecs.pdx.edu Creating URLs currently [...]
MCECS Chromebook Loaner Program [Discontinued]
The MCECS Chromebook loaner program has been discontinued as of Summer 2021 due to a lack of demand. You can request to borrow a laptop or a Chromebook from the [...]
Running Graphical Linux Applications (X applications) Remotely
Graphical Linux applications are called X applications as they use the X Windows protocol to communicate with the display. Unlike the simple terminal (shell) interface for logging into Linux (using [...]
Spring 2020 – Changes to MCECS IT Services
As the University switches to remote teaching for the duration of Spring 2020, we have made a number of changes to enhance your access to remote computing. Due to the [...]