Technology News and Service Notices for October 30

Wi-Fi Maintenance Tonight

Summary: The Division of Information Technology will perform Wi-Fi network maintenance tonight.

What does this mean for you? Expect brief intermittent on campus Wi-Fi disruptions from 10 to 11:00 p.m., this evening, October 30, 2025.

News

Reserve Your GIS Day Ticket by Nov. 3

Join us for GIS Day, an annual worldwide celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the tools that help us explore, understand, and connect our world. Cal Poly Pomona, the Center for Geographic Information Science Research, and the Division of Information Technology invite all students, faculty, and staff to reserve your ticket to attend a panel discussion, take part in hands-on activities, and see demonstrations of how GIS technology is used on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center.

Reserve Your GIS Day Ticket

Making Digital Documents Accessible (ATI)

This session equips you with the knowledge and tools to develop and remediate digital documents to be accessible for all audiences. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating accessible PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint files - ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can engage with your materials. You'll leave with actionable tips you can immediately apply to your everyday work.

The Zoom session is scheduled for November 4, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Is Your Computer Experiencing Wired Network Disruptions?

IT is investigating connectivity issues affecting a small number of wired Ethernet connections on campus. If your computer is experiencing network disruptions, please contact the IT Service Desk.

Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support

Summary: Microsoft officially ended its general support for the Windows 10 operating system on October 14, 2025.

What does this mean for you? For those with personal computers running Windows 10, the university strongly recommends the following options:

• Check your version of Windows OS to be sure it is supported, if it is running Windows 11, no further action is needed.
• If your computer is running Windows 10, you can check to see if your computer meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements.
• If your computer meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements, the campus recommends upgrading to Windows 11.
• If your computer does NOT meet Windows 11 hardware requirements, consider the following options:
  • Recommended: Use a computer with a secure and supported operating system.
  • Temporary Option: Enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Update (ESU) plan. The ESU plan provides one year of Windows 10 support. However, please note that the ESU requires a Microsoft account and/or a $30 purchase. ESU will expire on October 13, 2026.