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How to create a text alternative for an audio file

– 28.2.2022

Audio files containing speech, such as podcasts, must have a text alternative, i.e. an alternative in text format for users who cannot listen to the file for one reason or another. When available online, a text alternative improves the retrievability of information in an audio file, as search engines can index speech content via the […]

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YuJa (the media management system of the universities in Oulu) works in a browser

– 15.2.2022

YuJa is a media management system. It is in use both at the University of Oulu and the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk). All the students and staff of both universities can store their study or work related media files (especially videos) in YuJa and share them to other services from there. Now, in […]

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Howspace – browser-based digital facilitation platform

– 10.2.2022

Howspace is an all-in-one digital facilitation platform specifically designed for facilitator-led workshops and events. Ordering Howspace Workspaces ICT services are responsible for creating workspaces. Make an order by email to howspace@oulu.fi. Please include the cost center number and a name for the workspace. Both Oamk and University of Oulu staff can freely order workspaces. (For […]

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A more safe, 2-factor authentication (MFA) for M365 with a guest user account

– 9.2.2022

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is in use for people from other organisations, who collaborate with the University of Oulu or Oamk using our Microsoft 365 environment. This applies e.g. to people who have been invited to join our Teams or who have access to a shared content, such as files, on Oulu University or Oamk OneDrive […]

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Use of IT device vendor

– 3.2.2022

IT device vendor is a self-service machine from which, as a university or Oamk staff member, you can borrow IT devices for up to six (6) hours. You can borrow devices three (3) times a day. Each university has its own IT device vendors for the staff. In addition to these IT device vendors for […]

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Presemo, online collaboration tool

– 2.2.2022

The University of Oulu and Oamk use Presemo, an online (browser-based) and easy-to-use collaboration tool (activation tool). Presemo offers a variety of activities for lessons, meetings and events, such as: message boards, queries, voting, short tests and instant feedback. Presemo is suitable for classroom as well as for remote and hybrid events. Take Presemo into […]

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Email forwarding (UO)

– 2.2.2022

The primary address of the university student is the organization’s email address with the ending @student.oulu.fi. Forwarding mail to external addresses is not recommended, but it is nevertheless possible for students. Instead, university staff cannot redirect their mail from @oulu.fi addresses, as the university’s email rules indicate that forwarding or redirecting official mail, i.e. emails […]

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SSH connection (UO)

– 31.1.2022

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote command-line login, remote command execution, and other secure network services between two networked computers that connects, via a secure channel over an insecure network, a server and a client (running SSH server and SSH client programs, respectively). SSH client can perform A […]

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Static websites for projects on version.oulu.fi server (UO)

– 28.1.2022

Version.oulu.fi is a Gitlab server and it supports static websites that can be published using Gitlab Pages feature. Every Gitlab project on version.oulu.fi can contain one website that will be published in following domain: https://username.version-pages.oulu.fi/repository. You can find guides how to enable it from Gitlabs official documentation: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/pages/

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Remote desktop connection to AVD service (UO)

– 28.1.2022

The university’s AVD environment (Azure Virtual Desktop) runs on the Microsoft Azure cloud service. The service consists of virtual servers operated by the university’s ICT Services. The service is primarily intended for use of students, but staff can also access the service. You can use AVD remote desktops without VPN connection: You need a working […]

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