DTS Media Center

Well, we've made it through week 1 of online-only classes. We in the Media Center have only worked through a few call from folks needing help accessing their classes. That means the average DTS student is pretty tech-savy and able to work through any roadblocks to getting online. Or, some of you just gave up and went back to whatever you were doing before class-time rolled around.
Let’s hope it was #1.
If you DO run into any problems remember you can call the Help Desk (214-887-5285) and leave a message. (The phone is being monitored during our normal operation hours.) One of the helpful Media Assistants will call you back and get you going.

In preparation for going fully online this next week, we want to provide tutorials for using the software your classes will be presented through. Please take 2 minutes to watch these and become familiar with our new systems.

Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFhAEoCF7jg?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
Webex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE5FnEUKtaE
Lifesize: https://www.lifesize.com/en/app-help/guest

If you need help connecting, the Media Center is always ready to help. Stop by the basement of the library or call us: 214-887-5285 and we will be happy to assist you.

Hey you! Creative types!
The Media Center occasionally gets requests from someone needing creative work. (Video/audio editing, graphic design, logo design, paper editing, website creation/maintenance) We want to build a ‘database’ of folks we can use for referrals when we get these requests.
If you have mad creative skills and would like to offer your services, send us your information.
This can be paid or free work. (Remember, your client list is going to be primarily seminary students. If you will only work for high-end industry standard rates, this may not be the offer for you.) This is a good way to work on portfolio building.
Samples of your work and your rate(s) would be helpful.

Email the Media Center: [email protected]
or call Coy Stark: 214-887-5291

We just had a student come in with a USB flash drive that didn't want to show up when it was plugged in. Diagnosis: It's dead, Jim!
He lost several weeks' worth of work. Learn from his mistake!
USB flash drives fail. They have become something we all depend on and they're GREAT, until they fail and then everything is lost.
Please folks, have multiple backups of any files you would hate to lose. EVERY storage device is going to fail eventually. Your ONLY protection is to have multiple backups, stored in more than 1 location

After all the assignments and final exams are completed, we at the Media Center hope that you have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Speaking of safe, here is a playlist that will help you take some basic steps to improve your Internet security.

Internet Security Basics

If you need help finding that perfect font for your text, go to Google Fonts. It's easy to use, and it's free!

Google Fonts Making the web more beautiful, fast, and open through great typography

Update your collection of VHS tapes to a digital format with this video capture device from elgato. You can check out the equipment and do it yourself for $5.00 per rental period, or we can convert your tapes for you for $2.00 per tape. We can convert VHS to DVD as well, or you can do it yourself for free. Stop by the Media Center to discuss what's the best option for you.

If you are using Norton Antivirus or Symantec Antivirus, there is a serious security flaw that allows a hacker root access to your computer. This spans across all platforms (PC, Mac, Linux), and you don't even have to open the email. Please install the latest patches when they become available. Read about it here: http://bgr.com/2016/05/17/norton-antivirus-hacked-bug-symantec-flaw/

Norton antivirus has a gaping security flaw A security researcher has discovered a “bug” in Symantec antivirus software, which affects “the core Symantec Antivirus Engine used in most Symantec and Norton branded Antivirus p…

Due to some traitorous mathematical error, we realized the maintenance cost for our new printers is a little higher than expected. Therefore, we have adjusted the pricing accordingly. So I now introduce our still-low-compared-to-the-competition-and-still-lower-than-the-original-media-center prices. That’s 50% LOWER for B&W and up to 60% LOWER for color! Thank you for understanding, and enjoy your summer (courses)!

Although the Turpin Library book sale is over, the Media Center still has some items for sale. Everything is marked to go, but hurry as our sale closes this Friday!

NOTE: The brand-new Yamaha MG12 audio board is still available.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY: This is a brand-new Yamaha MG12 still in the box and has never been used. Why pay $280 when you can buy it from us for only $200? Available at the Media Center sale going on now!

Our Turpin Library/ Media Center sale is going on now!