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We are currently working on a Google Search security issue. Please use an alternate search engine not affected, like Bing or Yahoo. Our hope is to have the issue resolved by the end of the weekend.

Thanks,

The Tech Team!

Security flaw fixed for Mac computers

Apple has issued an update to fix a security hole for Mac computers.  It addresses the same security flaw that was found in Apple iOS software which runs on all Apples mobile devices.

Left unfixed, a user could gain access to information including emails, instant messages, social media posts and online bank transactions.

Any questions on how to update your Mac desktop or laptop can follow this Updating OSX link or feel free to visit the Tech Center for further assistance.

Schoolwires Update

This notice is to inform you that our website hosting engineering team will be performing planned maintenance to the Hopkinton Public Schools website betweenSaturday March 1 between 11:00 PM EST and Sunday March 2 5:00 AM EST.  Up to two (2) service interruptions of no more than five (5) minutes in duration, as well as one (1) service interruption of no more than ten (10) minutes in duration, are anticipated during this maintenance event.

Security update for iOS devices

Over the weekend, Apple issued a security update for iOS 6 and iOS 7 devices. The update prevents phones and iPads from potential attacks that can compromise data. Users not running the latest patched iOS software may be open to attacks when connected to a shared network. 

As of this posting there have been no confirmed attacks on users iPhones or iPads. 

It is recommended that you backup your device before you perform any updates to the operating system.  

To update your device, select "Settings" -> "General" -> "Software Update" -> "Download and Install" 

Schoolwires maintenance

This notice is to inform you that our hosting engineering team will be performing planned maintenance to the hosting environment between Saturday March 1 between 11:00 PM EST and Sunday March 2 5:00 AM EST. 

 Up to two (2) service interruptions of no more than five (5) minutes in duration, as well as one (1) service interruption of no more than ten (10) minutes in duration, are anticipated during this maintenance event.

SchoolWires will be updating our District Website on Friday night, February 14, 2014 between 10:00PM EDTand Saturday February 15, 2014 1:00AM EDT. Significant downtime is not expected; however, some pages may not be available for a very short time when we reset IIS on the servers.

Google Drive Update

A new activity stream in Drive shows you what’s changed Posted: 31 Jan 2014 03:57 PM PST Over the next few days, you’ll notice a new activity stream in Drive. When you open Drive, click the “Details and activity” button (ⓘ) on the top right corner and the activity stream will appear, showing you who has taken action on files and folders in My Drive. You’ll see a rundown of what your team has been doing, such as editing and commenting on notes, adding a new spreadsheet, renaming a presentation, etc. If you select a specific file or folder, the stream will change to show you specific information about that item. Release track: Scheduled release Editions included:  Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government For more information: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/3323935 http://googledrive.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-new-activity-stream-in-drive-shows.html