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File:RemoteDesktop-Credentials.png

2026-04-08T14:06:23Z

Arianneg: Arianneg uploaded a new version of File:RemoteDesktop-Credentials.png

UpdatingMozillaSoftware

2026-04-06T19:36:50Z

Arianneg: /* Updating Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac) */

__FORCETOC__
Like most applications, it is important to keep your browser and email clients up-to-date to combat security flaws and gain new functionality. The instructions on this page should help you update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.

You can also find installers and documentation for the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird here:
*Firefox: https://www.firefox.com
*Thunderbird: https://www.thunderbird.net

== Determining the Installed Version ==

You can find out what version of Firefox or Thunderbird you have installed on you computer by opening up the application and choosing:
*"Help > About Mozilla [application]" from the menu bar on Windows
*"Firefox > About [application]" from the menu bar on macOS
where [application] is either "Firefox" or "Thunderbird".

== Updating Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Firefox will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Once in the options (Windows) or preferences (Mac) you navigate to the Firefox Updates section
#*Once in the Firefox Updates section you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox1.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox2.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox3.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox3.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to Automatic Updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Firefox auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Navigate to the Firefox Updates section (Windows and Mac)
#If an update is available click “Update to “Version”’ Button (Windows and Mac)
#Click “Restart to Update” button (Windows and Mac)

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox4.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox5.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to about Firefox (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox4.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox6.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox7.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click “Update to “Version’” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox6.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3:Click “Check for Updates” button (Mac)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox8.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 5: Click “Restart to Update" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox7.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4:Click “Restart to Update" button (Mac)]]
 

== Updating Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Thunderbird will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps.
#First navigate to options->options(Windows) or preferences(Mac).
#Once in the options(Windows) or preferences(Mac) you navigate to the advanced tab.
#Once on the advanced Tab you navigate to Updates.
#*Once in the updates tab you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird1.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to options->options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird2.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird3.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates(Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird3.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Thunderbird auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to help->about Thunderbird (Windows) and about Thunderbird (Mac).
#Click the check for updates button (Windows and Mac).
#Click “Update & Restart” button (Windows) and “Restart to Update” button (Mac).

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird4.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird5.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to about Thunderbird (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-Thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird6.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Advanced Tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird7.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click “Update & Restart" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird6.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to Updates (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird4.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click on "Check for Updates" button (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird5.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 5: Click on "Restart to update Thunderbird" button (Mac)]]
 

== Troubleshooting ==
If for some reason Firefox or Thunderbird refuses to update using the methods described above, please stop by the [[HelpDesk]] and have a technician assist you.

Orders

2026-04-01T13:50:11Z

Arianneg: /* Option 3: Submitting order within Jira yourself */

The following pages outline the procedures and best practices for creating and requesting orders.

=Requesting UMIACS Orders=
'''Before proceeding''': If the Driver Worktag / KFS account you plan on charging is owned by the Computer Science Department, please instead [https://helpdesk.cs.umd.edu/faq/iribe/equipment-peripherals consult their FAQ] for ordering the equipment you want.

==Important Considerations==
* Verbosity is always preferred to lack of critical details.
* Ticket descriptions should contain a list of specific items being ordered (provide direct links) unless you're attaching an official quote. Please do not include wishlists or links to carts.
* If priority shipping is required, please include that in the subject of the email.

==Option 1: Using the web form==
Fill out the form [https://businessoffice.umiacs.umd.edu/form/order here] and click Submit. This will automatically generate a ticket for staff to action on.

Please note that you need to be connected to either the ''wired campus network'', ''campus WiFi'', or the ''[https://terpware.umd.edu/Windows/Title/4010 campus VPN]'' to access this form.

==Option 2: Sending email to staff directly==
We offer a simple [[Media:Ordering_Form.pdf|Form]] that you can fill out and send to orders@umiacs.umd.edu along with any applicable quote(s). Please make sure that you CC the PI or include the email confirmation for any accounts that require committee approval (e.g., RQS).

Otherwise, please follow these instructions.

* Please CC the PI for the Driver Worktag / KFS account you want to charge.
* In the body of your email:
** Specify the Driver Worktag / KFS account to charge.
** Specify the items using links or attached quotes and specify the amount of each item. '''Please do not use wishlists or carts.'''
*** Quotes must include any applicable shipping costs.
*** If ordering from numerous vendors:
**** Send one email per vendor. Otherwise, UMIACS staff will separate your request into different emails/[[Jira]] tickets after the fact.
**** Specify if you want priority shipping per vendor. If no shipping speed is selected, the lowest cost shipping that still provides tracking will be used.
** Specify the purpose of the purchase (brief description). If on sponsored funds such as federal grants, the description should also provide how the purchase relates to the purpose of the project.

==Option 3: Submitting order within [[Jira]] yourself==
Log into the [[Jira]] web interface at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/jira/servicedesk/customer/portals and select the UMIACS Orders option.

You will be presented with the default ordering screen. Here is a very fictitious example: 
Please note that Summary, Reporter, Account and PI are mandatory fields. 
[[File:ORDERS_main_new.png|465px|600px|alt=Screenshot of an example of Jira of a default ordering screen with all the required information filled out]]

* Requester
** If the order is being requested by CBCB, IMD, MC2, QuICS, or RQS, prepend the summary with [CBCB], [IMD], [MC2], [QuICS], or [RQS] respectively.
* Summary
** This should be of the format "<tt>Vendor | Brief Description</tt>".
** If the order must be placed today, this will instead be "<tt>PRIORITY TODAY | Vendor | Brief Description</tt>".
* Account
** This should be the Driver Worktag / KFS account to be charged. Please be as specific as possible. Account number is preferred, but if you don't know it, a specific description is OK (e.g., don't say "DRIF" since there are multiple DRIF accounts, instead say "UMIACS DRIF", or "CBCB DRIF", etc.)
** In the event that a single order has multiple accounts, list them all and specify which items are being charged to what accounts (or what percent of an item is being charged to an account) in the description.
* PI
** A PI (Principal Adviser) who has approved the purchase on the Driver Worktag / KFS account.
** In some cases, multiple PIs can charge to a single Driver Worktag / KFS account.
* Description
** Provide a description of what you want to buy or provide it in a comment before you submit your order.
** Provide the purpose of the purchase. If on sponsored funds such as federal grants, the description should also provide how the purchase relates to the purpose of the project.
** When possible, provide a link to the item to be purchased.
** When purchasing through Amazon or a site that provides fulfillment for third party vendors, please state the specific vendor that is providing the item and at what price. This is to prevent errors caused by ordering from a different vendor when the site auto-updates.
** It's good to be polite with your description. ex - <tt>"Hi, please purchase $requestedItems. Here are the links/relevant information: $relevantInformation. Thanks!"</tt>

=When Staff Receives the Order=
* As long as the PI is CC'd and all needed information is present, we will go ahead and process the order.
* You will receive an email to pick up the order(s) when it arrives.
** '''If you are sending someone other than yourself, the PI, or someone already CC'd on the ORDERS ticket to pickup the items''': Please let us know who that person is prior to having them arrive for pickup. Otherwise, we may attempt to contact you at time of pickup to verify their identity/association with the order.

Iribe/ConferenceRooms/Solstice/Solstice App

2026-04-01T13:48:15Z

Arianneg: /* Solstice User App Interface */

==Solstice User App==
End users can connect to a Solstice display using the Solstice user app.

First time users that have not previously installed the Solstice user software app have two options: download the user app from the [https://www.mersive.com/download/ Solstice App Downloads] page, OR, download the app directly from the host.

==To Download the Solstice User App directly from the host==
# Open a browser on the user device and enter the IP address visible on the Solstice display. The Solstice Quick Connect page opens.
#:[[File:Solstice quick connect.png|300px|alt=Screenshot of Solstice Quick Connect homepage]]
# Click the Get the App & Join
# If you are on a laptop, the user app will download and launch automatically. If you are on an Android or iOS device, the appropriate app marketplace will open and display the user app available for download. Once installed, the app will remain on the device for future use and will not need to be installed again.

==Solstice User App Interface==
When you initially open the user app, you can go to the Enter IP tab to manually enter in the IP address shown on the display’s Welcome Screen.

Below is an example of the Solstice user app interface.

[[File:Solstice user app.png|300px|alt=Screenshot of Solstice user app interface]]

Iribe/ConferenceRooms/Solstice/Solstice App

2026-04-01T13:47:52Z

Arianneg: /* To Download the Solstice User App directly from the host */

MailmanListAdmin

2026-03-30T20:56:33Z

Arianneg: /* For list moderators */

==Mailman List Administration==
The full documentation can be found at (among other places) the Mailman administrators guide: https://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/

Once UMIACS staff has created your list, they will tell you what the password is for managing this list. You'll need this password to do various list management things such as add/remove users, approve user subscription or postings for restricted lists, and tailor the list.

If staff was provided with a list of initial subscribers, these people will have already been subscribed. Tell your users that if they'd like to subscribe, they need only go to

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/listinfo/LISTNAME

even if the list is private (not advertised or listed).

They can also subscribe/unsubscribe by email by sending to

LISTNAME-subscribe and LISTNAME-unsubscribe

respectively. In ALL of the above cases, the user will receive email confirming their action. They need to just reply to the mail for this to take effect.

===Managing a List===
To manage your list, go to:

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME

You will be prompted for the aforementioned password. In general, most of the default settings are likely to be fine but you should know about the following capabilities and pieces of information.

* Just because you are the list administrator doesn't mean you're subscribed to (or you have to be subscribed to) this list.
* Messages sent out aren't necessarily delivered immediately; it could take up to 5 minutes.

====Membership Management====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/members

This is where you can subscribe and unsubscribe users, hide their email addresses, and more.
* To subscribe other people, on this form, enter their addresses in the text window under the "Mass Subscription" section. Please note that if the user you are adding has a UMD address, you should use that address in order to comply with the [https://umd.service-now.com/itsupport/?sys_kb_id=6b102078dbbec8d06aa4151748961927&id=kb_article_view&sysparm_rank=2&sysparm_tsqueryId=c11ba448db4788906aa4151748961904#institutional-email-standard Institutional email standard].
* If a user goes on vacation, you can change the option to "nomail" for them on this form turning off mailing to that individual until he/she returns. Of course, users can do this themselves as well.
* If a user forgets their password, clicking on the user's email address on this form allows you to send them an email message containing their password.

====Privacy options====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/privacy

This is where you can specify whether or not the list is visible to the world, whether or not administrative approval is required to subscribe to the list, who can view the list of subscribers, who can post to the list (is it open or moderated?), and more.

====Archiving Options====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/archive

This is where you can choose whether or not to archive messages send to the list. By default, messages are archived and are available only to subscribers of the list using their subscribing password at https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/private/LISTNAME. You can change this to make messages available to the public or turn off archiving entirely. '''Archives are not searchable.'''

===General Settings===
Most of the defaults for lists are probably fine but a number of them bear special mention.

Options under ''Subscribing'' under "Privacy options":
* By default, no one can see the list.
** If this is not the behavior you want, change the setting on the first item "Advertise this list when people ask what lists are on this machine?" from NO to YES, and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page. Note that even if users can't see the list, they can still subscribe (or try to subscribe). They simply need to know the URL.
* By default, anyone can subscribe to the list. (To ensure that someone can't subscribe someone else as a prank, Mailman sends a confirm email message to the users asking something like, "You have been subscribed to.... Are you sure you want to subscribe? Just REPLYing to this message will subscribe you").
** If this is not the behavior you want, change the setting on the second item "What steps are required for subscription?" and click "Require approval" or "Confirm and approve" and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page. Approval means that you, as the list administrator, will get a message saying USER@HOST wants to subscribe. You can then approve or discard their request.

Option under ''Membership exposure'' under "Privacy options":
* By default, only list members can see the email addresses of other list members. '''Users can hide their own addresses from their list subscription page'''. Likewise, you can hide some users and not others from the "Membership Management" page.
** If you want to broadly change visibility for all users, change the setting on the first item "Who can view subscription list?" and click either "Anyone" or "List admin only" and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page.

===Moderated Lists===
====Setup====
If you want your list to be moderated (i.e. ONLY you and/or a few others can post to it), this can be set at the bottom of the "Membership Management" --> "Membership List" page. Make sure to also set this for all new members under "Privacy options" --> "Sender filters". If moderation is set, make sure the list admin (and/or whomever you want to be able to send to the list) has their moderation bit turned off.

List admins can add moderators to a list by entering their email addresses in the "The list moderator email addresses. Multiple moderator addresses, each on separate line is okay." box on the "General Options" page of the list's admin interface:
:[[File:Mailmanmoderators.png|alt=Screenshot of admin interface highlighting the previously described box]]

As soon as the first moderator is added to the list, a list admin should set the moderator password and communicate it to the initial moderator(s). This password can only be changed by a list admin. It does not give full administrative access to the list.

====For list moderators====
Moderators and administrators will receive an email similar to the following if a message is being held for moderation:
:[[File:Moderationemail.png|alt=Screen of example email to expect if something is held for moderation]]

The provided URL can also be visited at any time to view the queue of messages pending moderation:

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admindb/LISTNAME

From here, if there are one or more messages pending moderation, you will see a summary of the messages broken down per-sender. Please note that the addresses in these screenshots are hidden for privacy, but will appear on the actual moderation page.

There are two ways messages from senders may appear on this interface, depending on whether or not the sender is a member of the list:
* If the sender is a member of the list (but their moderation bit is on):
*: [[File:Moderatedmember_held.png|alt=Screenshot of message pending moderation when the sender is a member of the list it is being sent to]]
* If the sender is not a member of the list:
*: [[File:Nonmember_held.png|alt=Screenshot of message pending moderation when the sender is not a member of the list it is being sent to]]

From these windows, you can choose an action (Defer, Accept, Reject, Discard) for all messages from a specific sender via the radio buttons in the left sub-window, or handle individual messages by clicking on the [#] hyperlinks next to each subject line.

The key difference between the two categories of held messages (from a moderated member vs. from a non-member) is how you can handle future messages from the respective senders in the future:
* For moderated members, you can choose the "Clear this member's moderate flag" option in the window for that member to automatically allow future messages from them to the list.
* For non-members, you can choose to either add the sender's email address to one of the automatic filters for non-members (Accept, Hold, Reject, or Discard) to automatically action their messages in the future. There is also an option to ban the sender's email address from subscribing to the list if you see fit.

MailmanListAdmin

2026-03-30T20:54:25Z

Arianneg: /* Setup */

==Mailman List Administration==
The full documentation can be found at (among other places) the Mailman administrators guide: https://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/

Once UMIACS staff has created your list, they will tell you what the password is for managing this list. You'll need this password to do various list management things such as add/remove users, approve user subscription or postings for restricted lists, and tailor the list.

If staff was provided with a list of initial subscribers, these people will have already been subscribed. Tell your users that if they'd like to subscribe, they need only go to

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/listinfo/LISTNAME

even if the list is private (not advertised or listed).

They can also subscribe/unsubscribe by email by sending to

LISTNAME-subscribe and LISTNAME-unsubscribe

respectively. In ALL of the above cases, the user will receive email confirming their action. They need to just reply to the mail for this to take effect.

===Managing a List===
To manage your list, go to:

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME

You will be prompted for the aforementioned password. In general, most of the default settings are likely to be fine but you should know about the following capabilities and pieces of information.

* Just because you are the list administrator doesn't mean you're subscribed to (or you have to be subscribed to) this list.
* Messages sent out aren't necessarily delivered immediately; it could take up to 5 minutes.

====Membership Management====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/members

This is where you can subscribe and unsubscribe users, hide their email addresses, and more.
* To subscribe other people, on this form, enter their addresses in the text window under the "Mass Subscription" section. Please note that if the user you are adding has a UMD address, you should use that address in order to comply with the [https://umd.service-now.com/itsupport/?sys_kb_id=6b102078dbbec8d06aa4151748961927&id=kb_article_view&sysparm_rank=2&sysparm_tsqueryId=c11ba448db4788906aa4151748961904#institutional-email-standard Institutional email standard].
* If a user goes on vacation, you can change the option to "nomail" for them on this form turning off mailing to that individual until he/she returns. Of course, users can do this themselves as well.
* If a user forgets their password, clicking on the user's email address on this form allows you to send them an email message containing their password.

====Privacy options====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/privacy

This is where you can specify whether or not the list is visible to the world, whether or not administrative approval is required to subscribe to the list, who can view the list of subscribers, who can post to the list (is it open or moderated?), and more.

====Archiving Options====
https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admin/LISTNAME/archive

This is where you can choose whether or not to archive messages send to the list. By default, messages are archived and are available only to subscribers of the list using their subscribing password at https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/private/LISTNAME. You can change this to make messages available to the public or turn off archiving entirely. '''Archives are not searchable.'''

===General Settings===
Most of the defaults for lists are probably fine but a number of them bear special mention.

Options under ''Subscribing'' under "Privacy options":
* By default, no one can see the list.
** If this is not the behavior you want, change the setting on the first item "Advertise this list when people ask what lists are on this machine?" from NO to YES, and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page. Note that even if users can't see the list, they can still subscribe (or try to subscribe). They simply need to know the URL.
* By default, anyone can subscribe to the list. (To ensure that someone can't subscribe someone else as a prank, Mailman sends a confirm email message to the users asking something like, "You have been subscribed to.... Are you sure you want to subscribe? Just REPLYing to this message will subscribe you").
** If this is not the behavior you want, change the setting on the second item "What steps are required for subscription?" and click "Require approval" or "Confirm and approve" and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page. Approval means that you, as the list administrator, will get a message saying USER@HOST wants to subscribe. You can then approve or discard their request.

Option under ''Membership exposure'' under "Privacy options":
* By default, only list members can see the email addresses of other list members. '''Users can hide their own addresses from their list subscription page'''. Likewise, you can hide some users and not others from the "Membership Management" page.
** If you want to broadly change visibility for all users, change the setting on the first item "Who can view subscription list?" and click either "Anyone" or "List admin only" and then "Submit Your Changes" on the bottom of the page.

===Moderated Lists===
====Setup====
If you want your list to be moderated (i.e. ONLY you and/or a few others can post to it), this can be set at the bottom of the "Membership Management" --> "Membership List" page. Make sure to also set this for all new members under "Privacy options" --> "Sender filters". If moderation is set, make sure the list admin (and/or whomever you want to be able to send to the list) has their moderation bit turned off.

List admins can add moderators to a list by entering their email addresses in the "The list moderator email addresses. Multiple moderator addresses, each on separate line is okay." box on the "General Options" page of the list's admin interface:
:[[File:Mailmanmoderators.png|alt=Screenshot of admin interface highlighting the previously described box]]

As soon as the first moderator is added to the list, a list admin should set the moderator password and communicate it to the initial moderator(s). This password can only be changed by a list admin. It does not give full administrative access to the list.

====For list moderators====
Moderators and administrators will receive an email similar to the following if a message is being held for moderation:
:[[File:Moderationemail.png]]

The provided URL can also be visited at any time to view the queue of messages pending moderation:

https://lists.umiacs.umd.edu/mailman/admindb/LISTNAME

From here, if there are one or more messages pending moderation, you will see a summary of the messages broken down per-sender. Please note that the addresses in these screenshots are hidden for privacy, but will appear on the actual moderation page.

There are two ways messages from senders may appear on this interface, depending on whether or not the sender is a member of the list:
* If the sender is a member of the list (but their moderation bit is on):
*: [[File:Moderatedmember_held.png]]
* If the sender is not a member of the list:
*: [[File:Nonmember_held.png]]

From these windows, you can choose an action (Defer, Accept, Reject, Discard) for all messages from a specific sender via the radio buttons in the left sub-window, or handle individual messages by clicking on the [#] hyperlinks next to each subject line.

The key difference between the two categories of held messages (from a moderated member vs. from a non-member) is how you can handle future messages from the respective senders in the future:
* For moderated members, you can choose the "Clear this member's moderate flag" option in the window for that member to automatically allow future messages from them to the list.
* For non-members, you can choose to either add the sender's email address to one of the automatic filters for non-members (Accept, Hold, Reject, or Discard) to automatically action their messages in the future. There is also an option to ban the sender's email address from subscribing to the list if you see fit.

ContentManagement

2026-03-30T20:49:48Z

Arianneg: /* Adding Bibliography Entries */

__NOTOC__
===Introduction===

UMIACS supports a web content management system that allows faculty members to add modify their user profile on the UMIACS website: https://www.umiacs.umd.edu.

===Logging in ===

You may log into the content management system at https://www.umiacs.umd.edu/user with your UMIACS username/password.

[[Image:Drupal-login.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management system login screen]]

=== Editing your profile ===

After logging in, your profile will be displayed. You may begin editing your profile by clicking the "Edit" tab as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-profile-edit.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management system website after a user has logged in, highlighting the "Edit" tab]]

In order to modify the information that the site displays for your profile, please click the "UMIACS staff" link at the top-right of the page as shown below. If you do not see this link, please [[HelpDesk | contact staff]].

[[Image:Drupal-umiacsstaff-edit.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of 'Edit' tab highlighting the "UMIACS staff" link]]

You may:

* Edit your name as plain text.

* Edit your Academic Title or Research Focus as plain text.

* Select multiple Research Groups that you are working with by holding the "command" key on Macs or the "Control" key on Windows.

* Edit your Education field as plain text.

* Edit you biography as filtered html, which can include basic tags such as anchors, images, lists, and definitions. Plain text without markup will also be rendered properly.

* Edit the location of your home page.

* Edit your mailing address, telephone, or fax.

Please note that changes made to the default profile, without clicking "UMIACS Staff" will not be properly displayed on the site.

Please also note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

=== Adding Bibliography Entries ===

After logging in, you may add bibliography entries for your books and papers. Click on "Biblio/Publication" at the right edge of the screen as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-add-biblio.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management website homepage after being logged in, highlighting the "Biblio/Publication" link]]

Choose from the available content entry options shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-create-biblio.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of the "Create Biblio/Publication" window and its options of entry as described]]

You may enter a bibliography item with:

* A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from the handle system, if one has been issued for your publication.

* A Bibtex record.

* A RIS record.

Alternatively, you may manually enter your publication by selecting a "Publication Type" from the drop down box. Subsequent web forms will prompt you for information.

Please note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

ContentManagement

2026-03-30T20:47:56Z

Arianneg: /* Editing your profile */

__NOTOC__
===Introduction===

UMIACS supports a web content management system that allows faculty members to add modify their user profile on the UMIACS website: https://www.umiacs.umd.edu.

===Logging in ===

You may log into the content management system at https://www.umiacs.umd.edu/user with your UMIACS username/password.

[[Image:Drupal-login.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management system login screen]]

=== Editing your profile ===

After logging in, your profile will be displayed. You may begin editing your profile by clicking the "Edit" tab as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-profile-edit.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management system website after a user has logged in, highlighting the "Edit" tab]]

In order to modify the information that the site displays for your profile, please click the "UMIACS staff" link at the top-right of the page as shown below. If you do not see this link, please [[HelpDesk | contact staff]].

[[Image:Drupal-umiacsstaff-edit.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of 'Edit' tab highlighting the "UMIACS staff" link]]

You may:

* Edit your name as plain text.

* Edit your Academic Title or Research Focus as plain text.

* Select multiple Research Groups that you are working with by holding the "command" key on Macs or the "Control" key on Windows.

* Edit your Education field as plain text.

* Edit you biography as filtered html, which can include basic tags such as anchors, images, lists, and definitions. Plain text without markup will also be rendered properly.

* Edit the location of your home page.

* Edit your mailing address, telephone, or fax.

Please note that changes made to the default profile, without clicking "UMIACS Staff" will not be properly displayed on the site.

Please also note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

=== Adding Bibliography Entries ===

After logging in, you may add bibliography entries for your books and papers. Click on "Biblio/Publication" at the right edge of the screen as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-add-biblio.png|border|600px]]

Choose from the available content entry options shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-create-biblio.png|border|600px]]

You may enter a bibliography item with:

* A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from the handle system, if one has been issued for your publication.

* A Bibtex record.

* A RIS record.

Alternatively, you may manually enter your publication by selecting a "Publication Type" from the drop down box. Subsequent web forms will prompt you for information.

Please note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

ContentManagement

2026-03-30T20:46:19Z

Arianneg: /* Logging in */

__NOTOC__
===Introduction===

UMIACS supports a web content management system that allows faculty members to add modify their user profile on the UMIACS website: https://www.umiacs.umd.edu.

===Logging in ===

You may log into the content management system at https://www.umiacs.umd.edu/user with your UMIACS username/password.

[[Image:Drupal-login.png|border|600px|alt=Screenshot of UMIACS content management system login screen]]

=== Editing your profile ===

After logging in, your profile will be displayed. You may begin editing your profile by clicking the "Edit" tab as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-profile-edit.png|border|600px]]

In order to modify the information that the site displays for your profile, please click the "UMIACS staff" link at the top-right of the page as shown below. If you do not see this link, please [[HelpDesk | contact staff]].

[[Image:Drupal-umiacsstaff-edit.png|border|600px]]

You may:

* Edit your name as plain text.

* Edit your Academic Title or Research Focus as plain text.

* Select multiple Research Groups that you are working with by holding the "command" key on Macs or the "Control" key on Windows.

* Edit your Education field as plain text.

* Edit you biography as filtered html, which can include basic tags such as anchors, images, lists, and definitions. Plain text without markup will also be rendered properly.

* Edit the location of your home page.

* Edit your mailing address, telephone, or fax.

Please note that changes made to the default profile, without clicking "UMIACS Staff" will not be properly displayed on the site.

Please also note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

=== Adding Bibliography Entries ===

After logging in, you may add bibliography entries for your books and papers. Click on "Biblio/Publication" at the right edge of the screen as shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-add-biblio.png|border|600px]]

Choose from the available content entry options shown below.

[[Image:Drupal-create-biblio.png|border|600px]]

You may enter a bibliography item with:

* A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from the handle system, if one has been issued for your publication.

* A Bibtex record.

* A RIS record.

Alternatively, you may manually enter your publication by selecting a "Publication Type" from the drop down box. Subsequent web forms will prompt you for information.

Please note that changes may not be visible for up to five minutes due to our use of caching to increase performance and reliability.

Iribe/ConferenceRooms/Reserve

2026-03-30T20:44:19Z

Arianneg: /* Steps */

This page will show you how to reserve [[Iribe/ConferenceRooms | Iribe conference rooms]] through Google Calendar. Most all the steps will generally be the same for [[Iribe/ConferenceRooms/Moderated | moderated]] and [[Iribe/ConferenceRooms/AutoAccept | auto-accept]] rooms with the former requiring an additional step at the end for moderation to happen.

== Steps ==
# Navigate to https://calendar.google.com. [[File:GoogleCalendar_Initial.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of Google Calendar homepage]] 
# Ensure that you are logged into your UMD account. Only these accounts can schedule rooms. Terpmail accounts will not work; it must be just your @umd.edu email address account. Switch or add an account if not: Google has instructions [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2405894?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en here]. When adding an account you will be prompted by Google for your email/phone. This is your UMD username that you use to log into the UMD Central Authentication System (CAS) appended with <code>@umd.edu</code>. For example <code>username@umd.edu</code>. You will then be redirected to the UMD CAS login page if you don't have a current session open. [[File:GoogleCalendar_AccountSelector.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of Google Calendar Homepage after clicking the Google Account icon, displaying current account information]] 
# Click "Create" to start adding event details. [[File:GoogleCalendar_CreateEvent_2024.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of Google Calendar pop-up for creating an event]] 
# Search for the room you wish to schedule by clicking the "Rooms" tab on the right. Rooms are of the form "IRB XXXX". Note: You can search available rooms only or all rooms. Rooms that appear with strikethough text are not available to reserve at the time(s) you have chosen. [[File:GoogleCalendar_EventDetails_2024.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of Google Calendar pop-up of creating an event with the room/location dropdown open]] 
# Select a room and finish filling out your event details. [[File:GoogleCalendar_Event_detailsFinished.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of an example calendar event's information fully filled out in the 'Create' pop-up window]] 
# Hit "Save" and your reservation will be created. [[File:GoogleCalendar_Created.png|border|775px|alt=Screenshot of Google Calendar 'Calendar' view with the example event displayed]]
#* If this is a [[Iribe/ConferenceRooms/Moderated | moderated room]], an email for approval will be sent to the moderator(s) at this point. '''Your reservation is not valid until one of the moderators for the room approves.'''
#* If this is an [[Iribe/ConferenceRooms/AutoAccept | auto-accept room]], your reservation is valid immediately.

AddingUMIACSCertificateAuthority

2026-03-30T20:37:39Z

Arianneg: /* Safari and Google Chrome (macOS) */

===Introduction===

When you visit webpages encrypted with SSL, you may be presented with a warning about the site's security certificate not being trusted. These are normally important screens to pay attention to on the internet as a whole and UMIACS goes to great lengths to maintain a secure environment for our users. However, it is not cost effective to provide commercial certs for all our public facing certificates. In order to keep costs down we provide a UMIACS CA (certificate authority) that enables your web browser to trust our secure webpages. The following steps explain how to import this certificate based on your preferred web browser.

===Windows===

For most Windows browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Internet Explorer), certificate authorities are handled by Windows itself. These are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open the file and click "Install Certificate".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA1.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows menu highlighting the "Install Certificate" button]]]
* In the dialog box opened, click "Next".
* Choose "Place all certificates in the following store".
* Choose "Browse", in the dialog box opened, Choose "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" and click "Ok".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA2.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* Click "Next" and then "Finish".
* If you get a Security Warning asking if you want to install this certificate, click "Yes".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA3.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* You should receive a success message similar to the following:
*; [[File:UMIACSCA4.png|alt=Screenshot of expected success message in Windows]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Safari and Google Chrome (macOS)===

For most macOS browsers (excluding Firefox), certificate authorities are handled by macOS itself. This process requires administrator access. If you do not have administrator access and you are using a UMIACS-supported Mac, please contact [[HelpDesk|Staff]]. Otherwise, here are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open Keychain Access (Located in the Others group in Launchpad)
* Go to the Systems > Certificates
* Open the UMIACS Certificate Authority file by double-clicking it (should be located in your downloads folder).
* Enter your administrator password or use your fingerprint on the dialog box that appears.
[[Image:KeychainAcces1.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS menu displaying the dialog box requiring authentication]]
* Right-click the certificate that was just added and select the "Get Info" section.
[[Image:KeychainAccess2.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS showing the results of right clicking the certificate]]
* Select "Always Trust" option in the "When using this certificate" dropdown ("Trust" > "When using this certificate" > "Always Trust")
* Close the certificate and keychain access window.
* Enter the administrator credentials to add this certificate for all users of the system
[[Image:KeychainAccess3.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS menu to enter administrator credentials]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Other Browsers (Unix)===

If you are using a browser other than Firefox in Unix, the process is more complicated than the above methods and may depend on your particular Unix distribution. If you need assistance with this please contact [[HelpDesk|UMIACS Staff]].

AddingUMIACSCertificateAuthority

2026-03-30T20:36:56Z

Arianneg: /* Safari and Google Chrome (macOS) */

===Introduction===

When you visit webpages encrypted with SSL, you may be presented with a warning about the site's security certificate not being trusted. These are normally important screens to pay attention to on the internet as a whole and UMIACS goes to great lengths to maintain a secure environment for our users. However, it is not cost effective to provide commercial certs for all our public facing certificates. In order to keep costs down we provide a UMIACS CA (certificate authority) that enables your web browser to trust our secure webpages. The following steps explain how to import this certificate based on your preferred web browser.

===Windows===

For most Windows browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Internet Explorer), certificate authorities are handled by Windows itself. These are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open the file and click "Install Certificate".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA1.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows menu highlighting the "Install Certificate" button]]]
* In the dialog box opened, click "Next".
* Choose "Place all certificates in the following store".
* Choose "Browse", in the dialog box opened, Choose "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" and click "Ok".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA2.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* Click "Next" and then "Finish".
* If you get a Security Warning asking if you want to install this certificate, click "Yes".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA3.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* You should receive a success message similar to the following:
*; [[File:UMIACSCA4.png|alt=Screenshot of expected success message in Windows]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Safari and Google Chrome (macOS)===

For most macOS browsers (excluding Firefox), certificate authorities are handled by macOS itself. This process requires administrator access. If you do not have administrator access and you are using a UMIACS-supported Mac, please contact [[HelpDesk|Staff]]. Otherwise, here are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open Keychain Access (Located in the Others group in Launchpad)
* Go to the Systems > Certificates
* Open the UMIACS Certificate Authority file by double-clicking it (should be located in your downloads folder).
* Enter your administrator password or use your fingerprint on the dialog box that appears.
[[Image:KeychainAcces1.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS menu displaying the dialog box requiring authentication]]
* Right-click the certificate that was just added and select the "Get Info" section.
[[Image:KeychainAccess2.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS showing the results of right clicking the certificate]
* Select "Always Trust" option in the "When using this certificate" dropdown ("Trust" > "When using this certificate" > "Always Trust")
* Close the certificate and keychain access window.
* Enter the administrator credentials to add this certificate for all users of the system
[[Image:KeychainAccess3.png|500px|alt=Screenshot of MacOS menu to enter administrator credentials]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Other Browsers (Unix)===

If you are using a browser other than Firefox in Unix, the process is more complicated than the above methods and may depend on your particular Unix distribution. If you need assistance with this please contact [[HelpDesk|UMIACS Staff]].

AddingUMIACSCertificateAuthority

2026-03-26T20:43:27Z

Arianneg: /* Windows */

===Introduction===

When you visit webpages encrypted with SSL, you may be presented with a warning about the site's security certificate not being trusted. These are normally important screens to pay attention to on the internet as a whole and UMIACS goes to great lengths to maintain a secure environment for our users. However, it is not cost effective to provide commercial certs for all our public facing certificates. In order to keep costs down we provide a UMIACS CA (certificate authority) that enables your web browser to trust our secure webpages. The following steps explain how to import this certificate based on your preferred web browser.

===Windows===

For most Windows browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Internet Explorer), certificate authorities are handled by Windows itself. These are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open the file and click "Install Certificate".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA1.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows menu highlighting the "Install Certificate" button]]]
* In the dialog box opened, click "Next".
* Choose "Place all certificates in the following store".
* Choose "Browse", in the dialog box opened, Choose "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" and click "Ok".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA2.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* Click "Next" and then "Finish".
* If you get a Security Warning asking if you want to install this certificate, click "Yes".
*; [[File:UMIACSCA3.png|alt=Screenshot of Windows highlighting indicated fields in instructions]]]
* You should receive a success message similar to the following:
*; [[File:UMIACSCA4.png|alt=Screenshot of expected success message in Windows]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Safari and Google Chrome (macOS)===

For most macOS browsers (excluding Firefox), certificate authorities are handled by macOS itself. This process requires administrator access. If you do not have administrator access and you are using a UMIACS-supported Mac, please contact [[HelpDesk|Staff]]. Otherwise, here are the steps required to accept the certificate:

* Click [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/7/7d/CA-cert.crt UMIACS Certificate Authority] to download the file.
* Open Keychain Access (Located in the Others group in Launchpad)
* Go to the Systems > Certificates
* Open the UMIACS Certificate Authority file by double-clicking it (should be located in your downloads folder).
* Enter your administrator password or use your fingerprint on the dialog box that appears.
[[Image:KeychainAcces1.png|500px]]
* Right-click the certificate that was just added and select the "Get Info" section.
[[Image:KeychainAccess2.png|500px]]
* Select "Always Trust" option in the "When using this certificate" dropdown ("Trust" > "When using this certificate" > "Always Trust")
* Close the certificate and keychain access window.
* Enter the administrator credentials to add this certificate for all users of the system
[[Image:KeychainAccess3.png|500px]]
* You may need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.

===Other Browsers (Unix)===

If you are using a browser other than Firefox in Unix, the process is more complicated than the above methods and may depend on your particular Unix distribution. If you need assistance with this please contact [[HelpDesk|UMIACS Staff]].

DigitalLoanerForm

2026-03-26T20:39:59Z

Arianneg: /* Procedure */

==Overview==
To digitally complete a loaner form provided by [[HelpDesk | UMIACS Staff]], follow these steps.

==Prerequisites==
* Adobe Acrobat DC (available from [https://terpware.umd.edu/ Terpware] free to all students, staff, and faculty) or [https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Adobe Acrobat Reader DC] (free to everyone)

==Procedure==
# Download the form that has been provided by UMIACS staff. Open it in either Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
#* If need be, here is a blank [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/b/b1/LoanerForm_fillable.pdf form].
# Click on Tools on the top menu, find Fill & Sign under Forms & Signatures, and click Add and/or Open.
#: [[File:Fillable1.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 2]]
# Click Fill and sign under the area that says You with the Fill & Sign menu.
#: [[File:Fillable2.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated field in step 3]]
# Take note of the following notice in the top right of the application and click OK.
#: [[File:Fillable3.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat notice to be acknowledged in step 4]]
# Fill out fields that have been specified as appropriate. At minimum, this should be at least the Description of Equipment field for all items, and for any equipment that has a University Inventory Number (red tag) and/or serial number, these fields for that equipment as well. If you have been in contact with UMIACS Staff previously, they may have pre-filled some of these fields for you. Leave the signature field blank.
#: [[File:Fillable4.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting fields to fill in step 5]]
# Click on Sign on the Fill & Sign top menu, and then Add Signature (if you have previously generated a signature, that existing signature will appear instead and you can choose it and skip the next step).
#: [[File:Fillable5.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 6]]
# Click Apply at the bottom to use the auto-generated signature from Adobe. You can choose to either draw or upload an image instead if you would like, but the auto-generated one is sufficient.
#: [[File:Fillable5_sign.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 7]]
# Place the signature in the signature field. Note that you will not be able to edit the form further after you save the PDF at this point.
#: [[File:Fillable6.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat showing expected notice in step 8]]
# Click File in the top left and Save As...
#: [[File:Fillable7.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 9]]]
# Click Choose a Different Folder... on the Save As PDF menu.
#: [[File:Fillable8.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 10]]]
# Choose an appropriate location to save the file, rename the file to include the word 'signed', and save the file.
#: [[File:Fillable9.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 11]]
# Attach the signed form to the originating request that prompted staff to direct you to this page.

DigitalLoanerForm

2026-03-26T19:55:51Z

Arianneg: /* Procedure */

==Overview==
To digitally complete a loaner form provided by [[HelpDesk | UMIACS Staff]], follow these steps.

==Prerequisites==
* Adobe Acrobat DC (available from [https://terpware.umd.edu/ Terpware] free to all students, staff, and faculty) or [https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Adobe Acrobat Reader DC] (free to everyone)

==Procedure==
# Download the form that has been provided by UMIACS staff. Open it in either Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
#* If need be, here is a blank [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/b/b1/LoanerForm_fillable.pdf form].
# Click on Tools on the top menu, find Fill & Sign under Forms & Signatures, and click Add and/or Open.
#: [[File:Fillable1.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 2]]
# Click Fill and sign under the area that says You with the Fill & Sign menu.
#: [[File:Fillable2.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated field in step 3]]
# Take note of the following notice in the top right of the application and click OK.
#: [[File:Fillable3.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat notice to be acknowledged in step 4]]
# Fill out fields that have been specified as appropriate. At minimum, this should be at least the Description of Equipment field for all items, and for any equipment that has a University Inventory Number (red tag) and/or serial number, these fields for that equipment as well. If you have been in contact with UMIACS Staff previously, they may have pre-filled some of these fields for you. Leave the signature field blank.
#: [[File:Fillable4.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting fields to fill in step 5]]
# Click on Sign on the Fill & Sign top menu, and then Add Signature (if you have previously generated a signature, that existing signature will appear instead and you can choose it and skip the next step).
#: [[File:Fillable5.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 6]]
# Click Apply at the bottom to use the auto-generated signature from Adobe. You can choose to either draw or upload an image instead if you would like, but the auto-generated one is sufficient.
#: [[File:Fillable5_sign.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat menu highlighting indicated fields in step 7]]
# Place the signature in the signature field. Note that you will not be able to edit the form further after you save the PDF at this point.
#: [[File:Fillable6.png|alt=Screenshot of Adobe Acrobat showing expected notice in step 8]]
# Click File in the top left and Save As...
#: [[File:Fillable7.png]]
# Click Choose a Different Folder... on the Save As PDF menu.
#: [[File:Fillable8.png]]
# Choose an appropriate location to save the file, rename the file to include the word 'signed', and save the file.
#: [[File:Fillable9.png]]
# Attach the signed form to the originating request that prompted staff to direct you to this page.

DigitalLoanerForm

2026-03-26T19:46:37Z

Arianneg: /* Procedure */

==Overview==
To digitally complete a loaner form provided by [[HelpDesk | UMIACS Staff]], follow these steps.

==Prerequisites==
* Adobe Acrobat DC (available from [https://terpware.umd.edu/ Terpware] free to all students, staff, and faculty) or [https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Adobe Acrobat Reader DC] (free to everyone)

==Procedure==
# Download the form that has been provided by UMIACS staff. Open it in either Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
#* If need be, here is a blank [https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/images/b/b1/LoanerForm_fillable.pdf form].
# Click on Tools on the top menu, find Fill & Sign under Forms & Signatures, and click Add and/or Open.
#: [[File:Fillable1.png|alt=Screenshot of menu highlighting indicated fields in step 2]]
# Click Fill and sign under the area that says You with the Fill & Sign menu.
#: [[File:Fillable2.png|alt=Screenshot of menu highlighting indicated field in step 3]]
# Take note of the following notice in the top right of the application and click OK.
#: [[File:Fillable3.png|alt=Screenshot of notice to be acknowledged in step 4]]
# Fill out fields that have been specified as appropriate. At minimum, this should be at least the Description of Equipment field for all items, and for any equipment that has a University Inventory Number (red tag) and/or serial number, these fields for that equipment as well. If you have been in contact with UMIACS Staff previously, they may have pre-filled some of these fields for you. Leave the signature field blank.
#: [[File:Fillable4.png]]
# Click on Sign on the Fill & Sign top menu, and then Add Signature (if you have previously generated a signature, that existing signature will appear instead and you can choose it and skip the next step).
#: [[File:Fillable5.png]]
# Click Apply at the bottom to use the auto-generated signature from Adobe. You can choose to either draw or upload an image instead if you would like, but the auto-generated one is sufficient.
#: [[File:Fillable5_sign.png]]
# Place the signature in the signature field. Note that you will not be able to edit the form further after you save the PDF at this point.
#: [[File:Fillable6.png]]
# Click File in the top left and Save As...
#: [[File:Fillable7.png]]
# Click Choose a Different Folder... on the Save As PDF menu.
#: [[File:Fillable8.png]]
# Choose an appropriate location to save the file, rename the file to include the word 'signed', and save the file.
#: [[File:Fillable9.png]]
# Attach the signed form to the originating request that prompted staff to direct you to this page.

UpdatingMozillaSoftware

2026-03-26T19:41:14Z

Arianneg: /* Updating Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows & Mac) */

__FORCETOC__
Like most applications, it is important to keep your browser and email clients up-to-date to combat security flaws and gain new functionality. The instructions on this page should help you update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.

You can also find installers and documentation for the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird here:
*Firefox: https://www.firefox.com
*Thunderbird: https://www.thunderbird.net

== Determining the Installed Version ==

You can find out what version of Firefox or Thunderbird you have installed on you computer by opening up the application and choosing:
*"Help > About Mozilla [application]" from the menu bar on Windows
*"Firefox > About [application]" from the menu bar on macOS
where [application] is either "Firefox" or "Thunderbird".

== Updating Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Firefox will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Once in the options (Windows) or preferences (Mac) you navigate to the Firefox Updates section
#*Once in the Firefox Updates section you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox1.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox2.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox3.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox3.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to Automatic Updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Firefox auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Navigate to the Firefox Updates section (Windows and Mac)
#If an update is available click “Update to “Version”’ Button (Windows and Mac)
#Click “Restart to Update” button (Windows and Mac)

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox4.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox5.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to about Firefox (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox4.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox6.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox7.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click “Update to “Version’” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox6.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3:Click “Check for Updates” button (Mac)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox8.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 5: Click “Restart to Update" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox7.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4:Click “Restart to Update" button (Mac)]]
 

== Updating Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Thunderbird will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps.
#First navigate to options->options(Windows) or preferences(Mac).
#Once in the options(Windows) or preferences(Mac) you navigate to the advanced tab.
#Once on the advanced Tab you navigate to Updates.
#*Once in the updates tab you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird1.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to options->options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird2.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird3.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates(Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird3.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Thunderbird auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to help->about Thunderbird (Windows) and about Thunderbird (Mac).
#Click the check for updates button (Windows and Mac).
#Click “Update & Restart” button (Windows) and “Restart to Update” button (Mac).

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird4.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird5.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to about Thunderbird (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-Thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird6.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Advanced Tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird7.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click “Update & Restart" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird6.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to Updates (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird4.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click on "Check for Updates" button (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird5.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 5: Click on "Restart to update Thunderbird" button (Mac)]]
 

== Troubleshooting ==
If for some reason Firefox or Thunderbird refuses to update using the methods described above, please stop by the [[HelpDesk]] and have a technician assist you.

UpdatingMozillaSoftware

2026-03-26T19:40:20Z

Arianneg: /* Updating Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac) */

__FORCETOC__
Like most applications, it is important to keep your browser and email clients up-to-date to combat security flaws and gain new functionality. The instructions on this page should help you update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.

You can also find installers and documentation for the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird here:
*Firefox: https://www.firefox.com
*Thunderbird: https://www.thunderbird.net

== Determining the Installed Version ==

You can find out what version of Firefox or Thunderbird you have installed on you computer by opening up the application and choosing:
*"Help > About Mozilla [application]" from the menu bar on Windows
*"Firefox > About [application]" from the menu bar on macOS
where [application] is either "Firefox" or "Thunderbird".

== Updating Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Firefox will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Once in the options (Windows) or preferences (Mac) you navigate to the Firefox Updates section
#*Once in the Firefox Updates section you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox1.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox1.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox2.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox3.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox3.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Navigate to Automatic Updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Firefox auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to options (Windows) or preferences (Mac).
#Navigate to the Firefox Updates section (Windows and Mac)
#If an update is available click “Update to “Version”’ Button (Windows and Mac)
#Click “Restart to Update” button (Windows and Mac)

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-firefox4.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox5.png|thumb|left|300pxx300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to about Firefox (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox4.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox6.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox2.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 2: Navigate to Firefox Updates (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-firefox7.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4: Click “Update to “Version’” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox6.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 3:Click “Check for Updates” button (Mac)]]
[[Image:windows-firefox8.png|thumb|left|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 5: Click “Restart to Update" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-firefox7.png|thumb|300px|alt=Refer to caption|Step 4:Click “Restart to Update" button (Mac)]]
 

== Updating Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows & Mac) ==
*By default Mozilla Thunderbird will automatically update by itself. If it is currently disabled it can be enable with the following steps.
#First navigate to options->options(Windows) or preferences(Mac).
#Once in the options(Windows) or preferences(Mac) you navigate to the advanced tab.
#Once on the advanced Tab you navigate to Updates.
#*Once in the updates tab you will see an option to “Automatically install updates”. If this is not already enabled it is recommended to enable this.

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird1.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 2: Navigate to options->options (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|Step 1: Navigate to preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird2.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|Step 2: Navigate to advanced tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird3.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 3: Navigate to updates(Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird3.png|thumb|300px|Step 3: Navigate to updates (Mac)]]
 

*If you do not want to have Mozilla Thunderbird auto-update you can check manually for updates with the following steps:
#First navigate to help->about Thunderbird (Windows) and about Thunderbird (Mac).
#Click the check for updates button (Windows and Mac).
#Click “Update & Restart” button (Windows) and “Restart to Update” button (Mac).

''Click on pictures to enlarge them''
 
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird4.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 1: Navigate to Help (Windows)]]
[[Image:windows-Thunderbird5.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 2: Navigate to about Thunderbird (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-Thunderbird1.png|thumb|300px|Step 1: Navigate to Preferences (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird6.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 3: Click “Check for Updates” button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird2.png|thumb|300px|Step 2: Navigate to Advanced Tab (Mac)]]
 
[[Image:windows-thunderbird7.png|thumb|left|300px|Step 4: Click “Update & Restart" button (Windows)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird6.png|thumb|300px|Step 3: Navigate to Updates (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird4.png|thumb|300px|Step 4: Click on "Check for Updates" button (Mac)]]
[[Image:mac-thunderbird5.png|thumb|300px|Step 5: Click on "Restart to update Thunderbird" button (Mac)]]
 

== Troubleshooting ==
If for some reason Firefox or Thunderbird refuses to update using the methods described above, please stop by the [[HelpDesk]] and have a technician assist you.