https://grok.lsu.edu/New Software articles!60https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20696 General Information ArcGIS is most commonly used for those who depend on accurate geographic information in decision making. ArcGIS allows for easy collaboration and the ability to author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop to serve them out for use on a desktop, browser, o20696Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:58:05 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20696 General Information ArcGIS is most commonly used for those who depend on accurate geographic information in decision making. ArcGIS allows for easy collaboration and the ability to author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop to serve them out for use on a desktop, browser, o20696Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:58:05 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20600 General Information KMail is a mail client for the Linux Operating system. Below are the instructions on how to set up KMail for an LSUMail Account. KMail can be used with Modern Authentication for use on and off-campus. Due to Conditional Access rules, we suggest using the kmail-ews 20600Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:47:30 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20597 General Information KMail is a simple mail application that comes pre-installed on Red Hat Linux and other Linux operating systems. In addition to handling e-mail, KMail is also useful for organizing events with its built in Calendar and Contact Manager. Pre-Installation Notes 20597Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:21:27 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20589 *PLEASE NOTE: The Turnitin Assignment 2 Moodle Activity is no longer available to add to courses. These Turnitin assignments will be disabled and no longer work on December 31, 2027. Currently, these assignments are experiencing intermittent connection failures and support is no l20589Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:59:44 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20570 Due to Microsoft’s updated cloud storage model, LSU is optimizing the use of Microsoft 365 (M365) services to remain within Microsoft’s new storage allocation limits and preserve capacity for our academic, research, and administrative needs. The new policy creates an Archive Mailbox where 20570Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:55:19 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20561 General Information Airtable is a hybrid spreadsheet/database tool for computations, organization, and development platforms that fully integrates its computation into complete workflows. It is very versatile and can perform tasks including spreadsheet management, real-time database u20561Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:52 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20561 General Information Airtable is a hybrid spreadsheet/database tool for computations, organization, and development platforms that fully integrates its computation into complete workflows. It is very versatile and can perform tasks including spreadsheet management, real-time database u20561Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:52 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20561 General Information Airtable is a hybrid spreadsheet/database tool for computations, organization, and development platforms that fully integrates its computation into complete workflows. It is very versatile and can perform tasks including spreadsheet management, real-time database u20561Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:52 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20546 ArcGIS Pro is a suite of geographical and spatial software tools from Esri that allow advanced functions and give access to a wide range of extensions for all types of projects. There are two ways to access Pro, explained in the instructions below. To Access ArcGIS Pro: Method 1: Arc20546Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:44:48 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20546 ArcGIS Pro is a suite of geographical and spatial software tools from Esri that allow advanced functions and give access to a wide range of extensions for all types of projects. There are two ways to access Pro, explained in the instructions below. To Access ArcGIS Pro: Method 1: Arc20546Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:44:48 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20526 Please see the VMWare Overview for current information about VMWare. 20526Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:59:13 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20526 Please see the VMWare Overview for current information about VMWare. 20526Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:59:13 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20493 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN is required to access Software Center when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . General Information Software Center for LSU allows users to install approved sof20493Fri, 30 May 2025 16:31:31 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20493 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN is required to access Software Center when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . General Information Software Center for LSU allows users to install approved sof20493Fri, 30 May 2025 16:31:31 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20489 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN is required to access Software Center when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . Software Center for LSU allows users to install approved software from within one application seaml20489Fri, 23 May 2025 08:29:33 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20489 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN is required to access Software Center when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . Software Center for LSU allows users to install approved software from within one application seaml20489Fri, 23 May 2025 08:29:33 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20481 General Information LSU allows suggestions from Active Students, Faculty, & Staff for additions to Tigerware, a secure website where you can Download FREE & DISCOUNTED S oftware . It provides an array of Software compatible with the following Operating Systems: Windows Computers , Mac20481Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:27:11 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20472 Mathematica Online is a new offering that allows for access to Mathematica fully via cloud, so no installation of software is needed. It is very versatile and can perform tasks including computing and manipulating calculus equations, plotting and modeling engineering problems, matrices and linear20472Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:41:51 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20471 General Information Mathematica Online is a new offering that allows for access to Mathematica fully via cloud, so no installation of software is needed. It is very versatile and can perform tasks including computing and manipulating calculus equations, plotting and modeling engineeri20471Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:16:24 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20445 General Information ArcGIS is a system that lets you easily author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop and distribute them for use on a desktop, in a browser, or in the field via mobile devices, depending on the needs of your organization. ArcGIS Online Hub gives you the abili20445Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:16:00 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20420 General Information ArcGIS is most commonly used for those who depend on accurate geographic information in decision making. ArcGIS allows for easy collaboration and the ability to author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop to serve them out for use on a desktop, browser, o20420Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:36:08 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20420 General Information ArcGIS is most commonly used for those who depend on accurate geographic information in decision making. ArcGIS allows for easy collaboration and the ability to author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop to serve them out for use on a desktop, browser, o20420Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:36:08 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20413 MatLab is a mathematical program available for all faculty, staff, and students of Louisiana State University. To activate MatLab, a MathWorks Account is required. To Activate or Renew MatLab: 1. Start the Activation application from one of the following methods: If MatLab is20413Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:49:51 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412 ArcGIS Pro is a suite of geographical and spatial software tools from Esri that allow advanced functions and give access to a wide range of extensions for all types of projects. There are two ways to access Pro, explained in the instructions below. To Access ArcGIS Pro: Method 1: Arc20412Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:44:57 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412 ArcGIS Pro is a suite of geographical and spatial software tools from Esri that allow advanced functions and give access to a wide range of extensions for all types of projects. There are two ways to access Pro, explained in the instructions below. To Access ArcGIS Pro: Method 1: Arc20412Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:44:57 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20276 Adobe Creative Cloud (or "Adobe CC") is a suite of products, services, and tools that together allow for many utilities across all kinds of projects, from creative to administrative. With Creative Cloud, users can: Create across desktop, mobile, and cloud services; Easily share assets20276Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:27:38 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20276 Adobe Creative Cloud (or "Adobe CC") is a suite of products, services, and tools that together allow for many utilities across all kinds of projects, from creative to administrative. With Creative Cloud, users can: Create across desktop, mobile, and cloud services; Easily share assets20276Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:27:38 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20082 MatLab is a mathematical program available for all faculty, staff, and students of Louisiana State University. To download MatLab, a MathWorks Account is required. To Create a New Account: 1. Go to MatLab Access for Louisiana State University . 2. Scroll down and click on 20082Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:25:22 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19894 Accessibility in SAS Businesses need inclusive tools that allow all employees to work effectively. SAS is committed to providing accessible software products and documentation through the ongoing evolution of its product lines. Recognizing that accessible software also provides mainstream va19894Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:04:07 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19858 FindTime: LSU Overview FindTime is an add-in for Outlook that helps you decide on meeting times. This plugin shows the best times for all invitees. You can also vote on meeting times with FindTime. Once your time has been decided an invite will be sent out automatically. Sup19858Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:57:15 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19853 When trying to install applications from Tigerware, your Mac (running MacOS Mojave or greater) may display an error message indicating the application is "damaged and can't be opened" and request you "Eject disk image". This is due to MacOS's "Gatekeeper" which is intended to prevent users from ins19853Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:34:46 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19826 General Information Microsoft Office is a suite of products developed by Microsoft which includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Please note that if you are already using Office 365 (more information in the following article link - Office 365 ),19826Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:06:06 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19818 Launch VLab and Open a Virtual Desktop Follow these steps to start a VLab session on a Chromebook. This can only be done after installing the VMware Horizon Client for Android from the Chrome Web Store . Note: Do not install the VMWare Horizon Client Chrome Extension as it is not curre19818Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:21:42 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19811 To Install EndNote X9 on a Windows Operating System: 1. Log in to Tigerware . 2. Download the EndNote X9 (Windows) installer and Endnote X9 Product Key from the bottom of the page. Ensure that your correct platform ( Windows ) and version ( Endnote X9 ) are selected. 19811Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:36:22 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19802 Microsoft Office 2016 allows users to assign Delegates which allows another person access to certain content on the user's account and allows them to act on their behalf such as creating appointments or meetings in the calendar. Users may restrict a delegate's permissions according to their supplem19802Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:31:17 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19773 When activating SPSS/AMOS, some users will see an error message indicating the need for "administrative privileges". The steps in this article should resolve the issue and allow users to fully activate or reactivate SPSS/AMOS. This issue is primarily manifest on Windows machines. For MacOS use19773Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:46:45 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19773 When activating SPSS/AMOS, some users will see an error message indicating the need for "administrative privileges". The steps in this article should resolve the issue and allow users to fully activate or reactivate SPSS/AMOS. This issue is primarily manifest on Windows machines. For MacOS use19773Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:46:45 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19767 Please note: Windows products are no longer available on OnTheHub. To access Windows software, please use the following link: https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools Instructions: Microsoft Windows: Download Install File & Retrieve Product Key (Students) 19767Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:54:13 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19693 ***Important Note : You MUST verify your new account's email address BEFORE attempting to request a license. How to Create a Wolfram ID: 1. Go to account.wolfram.com/login/oauth2/sign-in . 2. Click the Create Account button at the bottom left. 3. En19693Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:29:56 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19693 ***Important Note : You MUST verify your new account's email address BEFORE attempting to request a license. How to Create a Wolfram ID: 1. Go to account.wolfram.com/login/oauth2/sign-in . 2. Click the Create Account button at the bottom left. 3. En19693Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:29:56 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19671 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN may be required to install SPSS when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . These instructions are written for LSU Faculty & Staff who have purchased SPSS through ITS. Upon creation of t19671Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:42:50 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19666 PLEASE NOTE: The LSU VPN may be required to install SPSS when you are off campus . For more information about VPN, please see the VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview . To Install SPSS Statistics 25 and higher on Windows: 1. Visit the SPSS Statistics Tigerware webpage. 19666Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:30:33 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19665 These instructions are written for LSU Faculty & Staff who have purchased SPSS through ITS. For instructions on how to purchase SPSS through ITS, please see GROK article #7902 To Install SPSS Amos on a Windows Machine: 1. Download SPSS Amos 25 from TigerWare . Click the bl19665Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:58:22 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19606 Microsoft Office 2016 allows users to assign Delegates which allows another person access to certain content on the user's account and allows them to act on their behalf such as creating appointments or meetings in the calendar. User's may restrict a delegates permissions according to their supplem19606Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:55:42 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19572 To Create Contacts in Outlook 2016 for Mac: 1. Open Outlook 2016 . 2. Click the People Icon on the bottom left of the screen. 3. On the toolbar, click New Contact . 4. Enter the Contact's Information in the new window. To Edit Contact19572Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:43:17 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19559 Taking Meeting Notes in Outlook 2016 1. Access Outlook 2016 . 2. Select or create an appointment. To do this, open the Calendar view at the bottom left corner of the window, right-click the appointment day and select New Appointment . 3. At the top menu, select Meeting19559Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:54:51 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19546 To Create and Update Tasks in Outlook 2016: 1. Open Outlook 2016 . 2. Switch to the Tasks button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. 3. Click the New Task button under the Home tab in the top left corner of the window. 4. The Task window will o19546Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:25:09 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19542 To Set Up Your Calendar in Outlook 2016 (Mac): 1. Open Outlook 2016. 2. Switch to the Calendar button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. 3. Your calendars will appear. On the Home tab, you create new Appointments , Meetings , or New Items . You can 19542Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:49:14 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=19539 The following is a list of possible task shortcuts that can be found in Outlook 2016. Function Command Accept a task request Ctrl+C Decline a task request Ctrl+D Find a task or ot19539Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:32:22 GMT