Emergency maintenance of the web server

Dear all, The web hosting server will be performing emergency maintenance tomorrow afternoon. During this period, many of our websites will be inaccessible. [Date]: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 (a.m.) We apologize for any inconvenience. March 10, 2021 Information Processing Office, CSEAS.  

[Mac Users] What you should do before upgrading new macOS Big Sur (11.0.1)!

Dear all, Today, the new macOS Big Sur (11.0.1)was released! As the information processing office began to check the new OS. PLEASE keep in mind that upgrading the operating system may cause older incompatible software and printer drivers to stop working or be unstable. In addition, we think it’s best to wait for the upgrade until the situation is still a bit clearer. macOS Big Sur Update Bricking (16 November 2020) As a result of upgrading MacBookPro, there was a case where all data and OS, etc. were lost. It is the same situation as the following news articles. Depending on the situation, there is a risk of data loss,...Read More

[Windows Users]: If you are using ESET 6.5, 6.6, or 7.0 (for those who are using too old a version) of the CSEAS security software, you need to upgrade!

Dear all, If you are using a version of ESET that is currently too old (ESET 6.5, 6.6, or 7.0), the following problems are occurring or are likely to occur in the near future. == ESET 6.5. Unsupported, the situation cannot be removed under normal circumstances. ESET 6.6 After changes in the Windows OS specifications from 2021, the program may not work properly, the virus definition may not be updated, or other problems may occur. Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2) – After applying the Windows Update on October 20, 2020, the system may become unstable. ESET 7.0 After changes in the Windows OS specifications from 2021, the program may not work...Read More

[Mac users]: CSEAS Security software “ESET” supports new OS “Big Sur” (macOS 11.0)

Dear all, The new Mac OS, Big Sur (macOS 11.0), will be available soon. For the new OS, our CSEAS security software (ESET) has supported the latest version. How to check the ESET version. Open ESET software. See “Product version” on Help and Support menu. If you’re using a Mac,  please upgrade the ESET on your PC to the latest version, 6.10.300.1 (Big Sur compliant). You can upgrade to the latest version, 6.10.300.1 (Big Sur compatible), by overwriting the installer. In detail, please see the announcement by e-mail. Regards, Information Processing Office.

Released version 2.5 of WordPress plugin “Contact Form 7 Add Password field”

Contact Form 7 Add Password field The plugin is to add a password filed to Contact form 7 plugin. I’m happy to release version 2.5. The version supports two restrictions; “Number of characters”, “Password Strength; for the password field. password_min Required more than the specified number of characters the input. password_stregth I prepared 4 types. 1 = Numbers only 2 = Include letters and numbers 3 = Include upper and lower case letters and numbers 4 = Include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and marks ex. [password  example  password_min=10  password_strength=4] Required more than the 10 number of characters the input and include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and...Read More

Announcement of temporary suspension of network services due to the routine power inspection

Users. In Kyoto University, the regular check related to the electric power supply has been being carried out every year. In this year, according to the announcement of the administrative office, the electric power supply will be tentatively suspended in the following time. [Date]: October 4th, 2020  13:30 — 17:30 (Sunday) [Area]: Inamori Center, Library, and Common and East building. [Summary]: The electric power supply in all buildings in the area will be suspended. [Influence]:  CSEAS HP and CSEAS E-mail won’t be influenced. Of course, the Desktop PC and the network won’t be used because the power supply will be suspended. I recommend to plug off the electric adapters in...Read More

[Restored]: Some Google services were unstable for a short time

Dear all, According to  G Suite Status Dashboard, a part of the users was influenced by the trouble. [Date]: 25th September, 2020 10:30 – 11:17 [Affected Services]: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Group, Google Chat, Google Meet The affected users were able to access the services but were seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Now, the trouble was restored. 25th September 2020 Information Processing Office

Google Drive data in trash will be automatically removed after 30 days starting on October 13, 2020

Dear all, Currently, Google Drive trash items have not been automatically removed. However, since October 13, the trash items will be automatically deleted ater 30 days. This rule change applies to the all Google accounts (including free Google account/Gmail), not just the CSEAS Google account. Most people don’t need to worry because they are moving their unwanted data to the trash. But if you have data that you want to keep, take it out of the trash. Related Information Delete and restore files in Google Drive (Google Drive Help) Google Drive trash items will be automatically deleted after 30 days starting on October 13, 2020(G Suite Updates)  

(Restored) Gmail, Google Drive, Meet, etc. are experiencing an outage.

Dear members, Gmail, Google Drive, Meet (online meeting),  Google Documents are experiencing an outage. The information Processing Office received about the trouble that cannot send an email with an attached document. We don’t have any details at this time but check out the Google Report below for more information. G Suite Status Dashboard 20th August 2020 Information Processing Office.

[Notice]: Upgrade Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac) and 2010 for Windows to new version!

Dear all, Support of Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac and 2010 for Windows will be ended on 13th October 2020. If the above  Office version is installed in your PC, please consider to upgrade it as soon as possible. Especially, we think that Office 2016 for Mac is used by a lot of PCs because the next new version of Office 2016 will be the latest version.  Please check the Office version your PC is used. Note: Office 2016 for Mac supports macOS 10.10 or above version, but Office 2019 for Mac supports macOS 10.12 or above version. If you macOS version 10.11 or the previous version, please upgrade to...Read More