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May 28, 2026

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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June 17, 2026

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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June 22, 2026

Six Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility

An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting:

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June 11, 2026

Six Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility

An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting:

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May 27, 2026

Six Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility

An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting:

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iPhone Users: Stay Alert!

Recent surveys show that iPhone users now outnumber Android users in the United States, with Apple holding roughly 58–59% of the market, compared to Android’s 40–43%. While Android still dominates globally, the U.S. remains a strong exception, where iOS has consistently maintained the lead. As of 2026, Apple’s share sits at approximately 59.31%.

Doomscrolling

Happy Spring Break UMD! Hopefully you have found yourself enjoying a casual coffee, spending some time by the beach, or maybe you’re on a ski trip--whatever you have chosen to do with your free time, try not to let it be doomscrolling. This is probably a familiar concept, particularly if you are a social media user. Regardless of your familiarity with doom scrolling, we are going to dive into what it is, how it impacts you, and how to avoid it.

Nothing is Really Free: The Consequences of Downloading Free Software

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the new SRM process and the expedited procurement alternative, and since these new procedures came into place, we have received a few inquires about the reason why a free software should still go through a review process. The answer is easy: because nothing is really free.And we get it: free feels harmless. No budget impact. No procurement. No invoice floating in someone’s queue. It feels like the lowest-risk decision possible. But in the world of software, free is rarely free.

Important Cybersecurity Reminder and Task

Cybersecurity is one of the most important risks an organization faces. Every university device is a link in the chain, and our security is only as strong as the weakest link. Accordingly, every university-issued device must have endpoint detection and response (EDR) software (also known as malware detection software) installed.

Scheduled Outage of IT Services March 16, 2026

On Monday, March 16, 2026 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., DIT will conduct a set of disaster recovery network resiliency tests that could cause intermittent service interruptions.

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