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Orange Online at a Glance
Pressed for time? We have you covered. Here are this edition’s topics:
- Tech To-Dos Before Graduation
- Which Model Do I Pick?
- What Do You Want to Know (Survey)
- Information Security Tip: Use Claude Safely
- Use Claude Inside Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- AI Insights
- Tech Tips Weekly
Tech To-Dos Before Graduation
Congratulations to all of our soon-to-be December graduates! On Answers, you can find an overview of how long you will retain access to University information technology resources after graduation (e.g., Claude access, Microsoft 365 resources including your email and OneDrive, Google Workspace and more). It is important to migrate your University Google Drive data, as well as transfer ownership of any surveys you created in Qualtrics for faculty or staff who will need to use them in the future. To transfer ownership of a Qualtrics survey, send an email from your @syr.edu address to qualtrics@ot.syr.edu and name the specific survey(s) to be transferred and the new owner(s).
Which Claude Model Do I Pick?
Claude just got three upgrades—Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5 and Haiku 5.5—and each one fits a different kind of task. A new guide breaks down when to use each model and how to switch between them. Find the best fit before your next chat. Article.
What Do You Want To Know
What do you actually want to know about campus tech? Students working with ITS want to make our tech news and tips more useful, and they need your input. Take the five-minute Campus Tech survey to help shape what we post next. Survey.
Information Security Tip: Use Claude Safely
Claude can connect to your email and files, browse websites and work in folders on your computer, so using it safely matters. A few simple habits go a long way: sign in with your NetID, share only what each task needs and double-check Claude’s work. Read Tips.
Use Claude Inside Microsoft Tools
Tired of copying text into Claude and pasting the answer back? Claude now works right inside Word, Excel and PowerPoint—no install needed. Find it on the Home tab, work on the file in front of you and approve every change before it sticks. Read Article.
AI Insights
Explore the latest in artificial intelligence with AI Insights, the newsletter for all things AI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your work with smart tools or simply stay informed, each issue brings you news from higher ed and the tech world and weekly AI tips. Newsletter.
Tech Tips Weekly
Stay connected and ahead with Tech Tips Weekly—for quick, practical advice to make the most of campus technology. Each week, our newsletter delivers easy-to-follow how-tos, timely service updates and insider looks at the newest features, tools and resources. Subscribe.
Helpful Resources
ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:
- Answers, a knowledge base for tech-related questions
- The ITS Service Center
- The Self-Serv NetID and password management portal
Thank you for reading. Go Orange!