October means falling leaves, midterms, and our favorite: Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Pitt Digital’s cybersecurity team put together a full slate of events this year for students, and there’s something for every kind of Panther, whether you like in-person activities, friendly competition, or knocking out your trai

Between classes, work, and everything else you have going on, it’s easy to forget that web browser updates are a thing. But with so much of life happening online, taking time to protect your digital environment can help you avoid unwanted headaches later on. Here are 5 reasons it’s worth hitting “update” on your web browser now — like, right now.

When the weather’s nice, you shouldn’t have to stay inside just to get your work done. On Pitt’s campus, nice weather and study sessions don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

Students often turn to their instructor first when they have a question — even one that’s more technical than academic.  Here’s your guide to digital resources available this semester, so you can send them in the right direction, quickly and with confidence.

If you’re using Generative AI @ Pitt to help you work more efficiently, you probably already know that speed isn’t the only thing that matters. The way you use GenAI can also shape how your work lands with the people who read it — your colleagues, your manager, your peers.

When you need to send an email, hop on a call, or record today’s lecture, you want to choose the right tool for the job. At Pitt, you have plenty of options to support your communication and collaboration tasks. The hard part is knowing which to reach for and when. Here’s your quick guide to pick the right tool for every conversation.

You don't have to be a cybersecurity expert to protect yourself, but it helps to know what's out there — starting with Business email compromise, or BEC. Unlike phishing scams riddled with typos from unknown senders, BEC is designed to blend in completely, and in 2026, AI is making it even easier to pull off.

Pitt Digital has your back all year long with cybersecurity tips that actually stick. Every student at Pitt completes a required annual cybersecurity training, and this year's edition zeros in on generative AI.

With the new semester just around the corner, it’s time to get your software set-up started. By the time you collect all your syllabi and set up your study schedule, the last thing you’ll want to think about is how to download Word. But no matter when you choose to set up your software, Pitt Digital has your back.

When you’re on campus, it’s nice knowing where there’s a person who can look at your laptop when you need support, a printer when you need a hard copy, or an outlet when your phone's running low. You can find Pitt Digital services at plenty of on-campus spots designed to help you take care of your tech.

Starting at Pitt is a lot. New campus. New schedule. New everything. The last thing you need is to show up without the digital tools you need to hit the ground running. This checklist walks you through exactly what to set up — and when — so you're ready to log in, connect, and go from day one.

Welcome — or welcome back — to Pitt! 💙💛 In 2026, your life at the University isn’t confined to the physical world. Digital resources connect you to your classes, your peers, and your future.

Need to whip up a flyer for a department event? Edit a PDF before it goes out to your team? Design something a little more polished than what Microsoft 365 can offer? Pitt Digital can help you access the Adobe tools you need to do your work. Here’s your guide to what’s available and when to use it.

If you’re someone who keeps a million and one digital and physical notebooks (and can never find the note you’re looking for), Microsoft’s all-in-one digital notebook is ready and waiting in your Microsoft 365 account — and it comes free to students, faculty, and staff with your Pitt credentials.

If you’re still using the same password you made up years ago, this is your sign that it’s time for an upgrade. In today’s digital age, we’re responsible for more password-protected accounts than we’d like to be, which makes it easy to take shortcuts. But those shortcuts have consequences — namely, putting your data at risk.

This summer, you have a pretty good reason to fine-tune your remote work setup. Starting in July, PennDOT’s closure of I-376 Parkway East will route interstate traffic through Forbes and Fifth avenues.

Summer is here, and with it — vacation season. When you’re deep in travel planning mode, returning to the office is probably the last thing on your mind. But while you’re away, your inbox isn't.

What are Pitt students actually saying about AI? A faculty research team spent the spring of 2025 finding out — and Pitt Digital was proud to support their work.

The semester might be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Summer is a great time to brush up on the professional skills you may not have had the bandwidth to perfect during the school year. That’s where LinkedIn Learning comes in.

Campus is a place to connect with professors, students, colleagues — and, of course, Wi-Fi. No matter where you are on campus, you’ll see laptops, tablets, and mobile devices all connected to the same network.

You may know that Pitt is a top-rated research university, but did you know that all students, faculty, and staff have access to a high-powered research tool?

Every time you tap Approve on a Duo push notification, you’re doing more than logging in — you’re confirming that you’re you.

If you’re a person with an email address, you’ve probably received a phishing scam. And while there are plenty of obvious signs to watch out for, modern scams have evolved to be even trickier than their typo-ridden predecessors.

As a full-time student at Pitt juggling schoolwork, my jobs, and a busy social calendar, some weeks are bound to be chaotic. I try to convince myself that just staying organized and not procrastinating is the only way to navigate this workload, but the truth is, you just have to figure out a system that works for you!

Graduation is almost here, and while you’ve probably thought a lot about what comes next, there’s one thing that might not have crossed your mind: What happens to my digital services?