Required Windows 11 Upgrades Begin Soon: What to Expect

Windows 11 logoWe recently informed the community about the upcoming end-of-support for Windows 10, which occurs in October. Since security and other updates for Windows 10 will end, it’s important to upgrade your SMU-owned devices at your earliest convenience by using our self-service portal. Starting May 19, OIT will begin scheduling computers still on Windows 10 to upgrade automatically overnight. Here’s what to expect during the process. Continue reading Required Windows 11 Upgrades Begin Soon: What to Expect

Tech Tips for Windows 11: What You Need to Know

Windows 11 logoIf you haven’t already upgraded to Windows 11, now is the time to do so. Windows 10 is reaching its end of life, and computers will be automatically upgraded starting in June. To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend upgrading ahead of time. Instructions were sent to users who haven’t yet upgraded on March 19 (Subject: Action Required: Upgrade Your SMU Computer to Windows 11). Continue reading Tech Tips for Windows 11: What You Need to Know

Windows 10 End of Life Set for October. Get Ready!

Windows 10In my years here at SMU, I’ve kind of become the defacto obituary writer for all kinds of systems and services that have been retired. Thankfully, seeing off one service usually means welcoming something new! In this case, Windows 10 Enterprise and Education versions will be officially retired by Microsoft on October 14, 2025, wrapping up a ten-year service life. We recommend upgrading your SMU device to Windows 11 at your earliest convenience, and here’s how. Continue reading Windows 10 End of Life Set for October. Get Ready!

Make Me Admin Provides Additional Layer of Software Security

computer check iconAs long as the Internet has been around, there has always been the risk of either installing software that you probably shouldn’t or cybercriminals forcing software to be installed without your knowledge. The easiest way to prevent these types of installations is to restrict access to administrative privileges on the device. For the past couple of years, OIT has been testing the Make Me Admin application, which disables administrative access to your computer but also allows you to quickly and temporarily have admin access to download essential software or take other administrative actions as needed. After the success of our pilot, we will be deploying Make Me Admin to SMU-owned Windows PCs starting October 30. Continue reading Make Me Admin Provides Additional Layer of Software Security