Google Privacy Policy Update

gchat on your mobile device

I usually don't push apps, but if you have an iPhone or Android mobile device and you'd like to utilize your Montserrat gchat account (or just about any chat service available) then check out Trillian. It's a free app without ads and offers a streamlined, easy to use interface with the ability to use multiple accounts spanning different services.

Trillian for iPhone
Trillian for Android

Google has officially rolled out its new design at Montserrat College of Art.  Click on the "switch to the new look" link to make the switch early or wait for the transition to occur automatically.

Google+ is coming to Montserrat very soon.

Have you noticed the changes to Google Calendar?

Changes to the look of Google Calendar

A summary of the current changes are:

• The Quick add function is now under the down arrow next to the Create button

• Calendars selected for viewing in your My calendars and Other calendars lists will no longer display with a colored background; instead, only the arrows next to them will be colored.

• The Print and Refresh buttons are now icons rather than text links. The Print button shows a printer, and the Refresh icon is a circular arrow.

• Visual indicator icons (alarm clock icon for events with reminders, person icon for events with guests, etc.) will only show when the event is hovered over.

• The My calendars and Other calendars lists on the left are now collapsed by default and may be expanded using the small gray arrow. Once expanded, they will remain expanded on refresh or open.

• The mini month view calendar under the Create button is collapsible using the small gray arrow.

• The Save and Discard buttons and Back to calendar link are only available at the top of the event page, not the bottom.

Do you have something to say about these changes? Let Google know using this form.

Montserrat recommends using 2-step verification to make your Google account more secure.

Take a look at the video for an explanation and instructions.

Apple: Now With Viruses

Mac: The dream is over

"Just when you thought no malware could take a bite out of Apple… malware threats on the Mac are now a reality . Malware makers have discovered a new business in Macs and they're not going to give up easily .

It's the biggest news on the Mac malware front in the past decade: Real, in-the-wild malware is infecting Mac users . Scammers use the same techniques (such as fake antivirus and SEO poisoning previously described) to infect Macs."
via Sophos

All Apple computers on campus are secured with Sophos Anti-virus and scanning software.

Looking to secure your own Mac computer? Check out iAntivirus for Mac OS X.