UCSF IT Technology

Starting in November 2024, IT will begin upgrading all ITFS-managed Windows computers to Windows 11. This upgrade takes 30-60 minutes of computer downtime and will provide optimized performance and enhanced security. Users have the option to upgrade their workstations as a self-service installation, using the steps below at a time that is convenient for them. Additional details on how to upgrade and what’s changing are listed below.  

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Box is a cloud-based storage application for storage and collaboration on the documents that you will develop at UCSF. The following link will assist you with understanding how to use and navigate Box:  

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A quick start guide was created to get you up and running with Microsoft Teams immediately. In addition to the desktop client, Microsoft Teams can be used on a mobile device (e.g.

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Easily capture the information you need with custom surveys, polls, and quizzes to make better decisions.

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Everyone with a UCSF email address has access to Microsoft Planner. Log in at https://office.ucsf.edu, or access Planner within Teams. 

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Sciwheel is a reference manager to add citations and references to your work in Microsoft Word.

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Familiarize yourself with the Word Online interface. Explore the ribbon tool bar and the Tell Me search box to locate tools and discover how to use the view modes and zoom function. Learn more about navigating the interface. 

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Initiate exciting conversations directly from your PowerPoint slide deck. Create a Multiple-choice activity directly in Microsoft Teams. Use it whenever you need to collect feedback quickly: to prioritize agenda items or assign tasks during a meeting.

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Seamlessly insert references and bibliographies into your document using the Mendeley Cite add-in for Microsoft Word.

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