Tech Tip of the Week: April Fools Tech Pranks

Are you gearing up for April Fools tomorrow?
This week’s Tech Tip is all about how to prank your friends and family using some classic tech pranks.
From adding a cracked screen background image to adding a post-it note to the bottom of their mouse, find more ideas on how to trick your coworkers and loved ones here!

Tech Tip of the Week: Spooky Edition

Many of us carry our smartphones around every day but as Halloween nears, these little devices can be put to even more use than usual.

If you are going trick-or-treating, your phone can be an exceptional tool. You can use the GPS to plan your trick-or-treating route, you can use the flashlight to light up the streets after the sun goes down, and don’t forget to get some pictures with your phone’s camera to show off your costumes later. Outside of trick-or-treating, your phone’s app store gives you access to all sorts of Halloween-themed games!

And those are only a few ways your smartphone can play a role in the scariest day of the year.

If you’re interested in how your phone can be used to stay safe during Halloween, check out this news article.

But if you’re more interested in the spookier potential of your phone look no further than these novelty phone numbers you can call for a fright. Call at your own risk!

Working for the Weekend

It’s finally Friday!

As much as we’re looking forward to the weekend, we doubt we’re as excited as Chloe here. Chloe is so loved she gets her own, personal omelette every Saturday! Do you think she’ll make one for me, too?

Thank you to her human, Kerstin, for sharing this adorable fluff-ball with us!

Photo of dog in a blanket

This Kitty is on the Case!

We apologize for the late post, but Detective Curtis Lemansky was off solving crime, and couldn’t be here for the blog.

But do not fear! Lem is doing his due diligence in protecting us from crime with his incredibly handsome looks.

Thank you, Kiri, for assuring us that Lem is keeping us safe from wrongdoers!

Photo of cat laying on its back

We’ll Miss You Lil!

Happy Friday Everyone!

We have a very special Pet of the Week this week, submitted by Lil Levant!

Say hello to this dapper cutie, Miguel Ramon Montero Levant!

Lil has been the iSchool’s Interim Career Services Coordinator, and is working her last day with us next week.

Thank you for all your hard work, Lil! We’ll miss you!

photo of dog riding in a car

Happy Birthday Bratwurst!

The birthday celebration continues this week with Bratwurst the guinea pig! Bratwurst and her human Kaye celebrated her birthday on December 20th, and the Help Desk hopes they had a wonderful time with lots of birthday treats.

Photo of a guinea pig in a birthday hat

Do you have an adorable pet to share with the iSchool community? Send us their picture in an email so we can feature them as the pet of the week!

Tech Tip of the Week: Halloween Edition

Pumpkins

Many of us carry our smartphones around every day but on Halloween, these little devices can be put to even more use than usual.

If you are going trick-or-treating, your phone can be an exceptional tool. You can use the GPS to plan your trick-or-treating route, you can use the flashlight to light up the streets after the sun goes down, and don’t forget to get some pictures with your phone’s camera to show off your costumes later. Outside of trick-or-treat, your phone’s app store gives you access to all sorts of Halloween-themed games!

And those are only a few ways your smartphone can play a role in the scariest day of the year.

If you’re interested in how your phone can be used to stay safe during Halloween, check out this news article.

But if you’re more interested in the spookier potential of your phone look no further than these novelty phone numbers you can call for a fright. Call at your own risk!

Featured Pet of the Week!

We are thrilled to announce we will be starting a new Featured Pet of the Week segment! Out first feature is from our very own GA Riana and her kitty Nym!

Apart from being adorable, Nym spends her time playing fetch, sleeping, and screaming for food.

What’s a fun fact about your pet? Contact the Help Desk for a chance to get your cutie featured!

Photo of cat laying on a human bed Photo of a cat in a dinosaur costume

 

They Never Tell You Exercise Can Be Fun

The Desk and friends had a great time at the Illinois Marathon 5K this past weekend.

We got medals! We had matching tee-shirts! We have creepy unsuspecting photos that they just send to your email after the race!

But we had a great time.

Four members of the team are graduating this semester, so this was a great excuse to all get together again.

Photo of Team Awesome in Memorial Stadium after 5K
If we had actually run the 5K, how different would these pictures look?
Photo of GAs finishing the 5K
We do this thing where we slap our biceps.
Photo of GAs finishing the 5K
Joe stole the show at the finish line.