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July 25, 2024 by ES and UIS Communications
The Tech Tips blog seeks to provide CU employees with helpful, relevant technical advice. Let us know what tricks and techniques you use to make your technology more intuitive!
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Set Microsoft Teams quiet time for better work life balance

April 17, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Quiet hours help you balance your work and life at home.
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Improve laptop performance by deleting temporary files

April 16, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Temporary files slow down processing time. Learn how to delete them.
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Pin a folder or document for fast navigation

April 8, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
If navigating multiple nested folders slows you down, you can pin a folder to Quick Access for one-click navigation. By default, File Explorer opens to Quick Access, where you can see your pinned folders and those you have most recently accessed.
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Setting up automatic out-of-office replies

April 1, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Automatic replies let your coworkers know you are away and when you will return.
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Spot and stop phishing scams

March 20, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Learn how to identify and report phishing attempts before they compromise your information.
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Sign up for CU alerts and text reminders

March 13, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
CU System Administration uses the RAVE alert system to share important or urgent notifications with employees. These include Open Enrollment reminders, UIS maintenance and outage alerts, and — for CU System Administration employees — building emergency and weather closure alerts.
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Use @mentions in Microsoft Teams

March 2, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Use @mentions in Microsoft Teams to notify specific individuals, channels or teams and ensure important messages are seen.
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Transcribe audio in Microsoft Word

March 2, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Microsoft Word’s Transcribe feature allows users to convert audio recordings or live speech into text.
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Manage Teams Phone notifications and ringers

February 17, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications
Customize how and when Teams Phone calls ring on your desktop and mobile devices to reduce disruptions during meetings or outside work hours.
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