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Official account of Lone Star College's Office of Technology Services (OTS). For IT help and/or resources, go to http://LoneStar.edu/ITHelp or call 281.318.HELP (4357).
Data privacy isn’t just for this week! 🔒

OTiS says: Use strong passwords, enable MFA, and limit who sees your info online. Small steps = big protection! 🐶💡

#DataPrivacyWeek #BeCyberSmart #StayCyberAware #LSCOTS
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🌨️ Winter Storm Fern hit, but we 'did the thing' as #OneLSC to keep tech running and classes ready.

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up to keep our community safe and connected. 💙

#Teamwork #HigherEd #ITResilience #ProudToServe #LSCOTS
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Phishing alert! 🚨 OTiS is sniffing out scams.

Think before you click! Don’t open links or share personal info from unknown sources. Stay safe and alert! 🐶🔍

#DataPrivacyWeek #BeCyberSmart #StayCyberAware #LSCOTS
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
It’s Data Privacy Week! 🛡️ Cyber-OTiS says: “Keep your personal info personal!”

Avoid sharing sensitive details like Social Security numbers, birthdates, or financial info — even in casual chats. Your data = your rules! 🐶💻

#DataPrivacyWeek #KeepItPrivate #BeCyberSmart #StayCyberAware #LSCOTS
January 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM
🍎💻 Today is Macintosh Computer Day, celebrating the debut of the first Mac on January 24, 1984.

Shout-out to our Lone Star College employees using Macs to create, teach, and innovate every day!

#MacintoshDay #LSCInnovates #TechAtWork #LSCOTS
January 24, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What’s on our desk? 👀

Just the essentials:
💻 a laptop
☕ coffee
🌿 a touch of nature
🐶 a friend
⌨️ a keyboard
🖥️ a monitor
🎙️ a mic
💧 water

A little tech, a little personality, and a lot of teamwork behind the scenes at OTS.

What’s one thing you can’t work without on your desk? 👇
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Winter Weather Tech Tips 💻

A little technology prep can help you stay connected and reduce disruptions.

✔️ ⚡🔋 Charge up
✔️ ❄️ Keep devices inside
✔️ 💾 Save your work
✔️ 🔐 Stay cyber-aware
✔️ 🌐 Plan ahead

Stay safe and warm, and take care during the upcoming weather.
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Your files. Anywhere. ☁️

LSC employees & students have OneDrive with Microsoft 365 to access files anytime, on any device.

🔗 Quick link in myLoneStar → Links
🐾 OTiS says: store it once, fetch it anywhere.

#OneLSC #Microsoft365 #DigitalCampus #StudentSuccess #LSCOTS
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Students can use Ellis C, the Lone Star College chatbot, anytime — day or night. To get started, log into myLoneStar and click the chat button in the bottom corner of the screen to ask Ellis a question about classes, advising, or campus resources like food pantries.
January 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
🎓 Spring Semester is here at LSC! OTS is ready to help you start strong!

🌐 IT Help & Resources: lonestar.edu/ITHelp
📞 IT Service Desk: | 6a–midnight | 281.318.HELP
💬 Chat or ticket: lonestar.edu/ServiceCente...
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
🎓 First day of classes and OTS is out in full force!

Spotted: LSC–UP & System Offices OTS Director Jeremy Simons helping students find their way this morning 👏

If you’re at LSC–UP today and see him, be sure to say hi! 👋

#FirstDayOfClasses #OTSInAction #TeamLSCOTS
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
💬 Questions about the STAR Bundle? Ask Ellis C!

Log into myLoneStar & click the chat icon — no office hours needed. 24/7 answers at your fingertips! 🌟

#LoneStarCollege #StudentSuccess #STARBundle #EllisC
January 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🚀 Have STAR Bundle questions? Ellis C has answers — anytime, anywhere!

Log into myLoneStar & click the chat icon. No office hours needed! 💬

#LoneStarCollege #STARBundle #StudentSuccess #EllisC
January 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
💬 Questions about the STAR Bundle? Ask Ellis C!

Log into myLoneStar & click the chat icon — no office hours needed. 24/7 answers at your fingertips! 🌟

#LoneStarCollege #StudentSuccess #STARBundle #EllisC
January 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
🚀 Have STAR Bundle questions? Ellis C has answers — anytime, anywhere!

Log into myLoneStar & click the chat icon. No office hours needed! 💬

#LoneStarCollege #STARBundle #StudentSuccess #EllisC
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
🛑 Think it might be phishing? Don’t click — report it.
• Click the Report button in Outlook
• Use the Report a Phishing Email form link on LoneStar.edu/ITHelp
and attach the suspicious email or a screenshot
• Or call the IT Service Desk at 281.318.HELP (4357)
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🎉 Proud to celebrate the technology installation at the new LSC–Magnolia Center!

From virtual-ready classrooms to simulation labs, OTS installed the tech that powers learning, collaboration, and student success.

👏 Best wishes to faculty and staff as classes begin Jan 20!
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Congrats to Cicely Williams, Manager of Access Services & Resources at LSC-System Office (UP), our latest plush OTiS winner! 🎉

Thanks for sharing your IT feedback! 💻 🐶💙

📸 Pictured: Client Technologies Tech III Orlando Salinas Lianza, Cicely Williams, and User Services Manager Gavin Marquez.
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🎓 Welcome back, Lone Star College faculty! The OTS team is here to support you with the tools and tech you need for a successful term. 🌟

Helpful resources to start the semester strong:
🔗 https://LoneStar.edu/ots-faculty-staff
📞 IT Service Desk: 281.318.HELP (6 a.m.–midnight, 365 days a year)
January 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Big thanks to the Lone Star College Police Department! 💙👏

OTS appreciates our brave officers who keep LSC students, faculty, and staff safe every day.

And paws up for K-9 Tator Tot — a true campus star and the sweetest therapy pup around 🐾💙

#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
January 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
⌨️ Happy World Typing Day!

Every keystroke helps power our digital campus — from emails to assignments and everything in between. 💻✨

#WorldTypingDay #TechLife #LoneStarCollege #LSCOTS
January 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Happy New Year from #LSCOTS! 🎉 Wishing our students, faculty, staff, and OTS team an amazing 2026 as we kick off the spring semester and welcome the beautiful new LSC–Magnolia Center to the Lone Star College family. 🐾 OTiS sends tail-wagging wishes too! 💙✨
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
❄️ Winter Break or not, we’re still here to help!

The LSC IT Service Desk is available 6 a.m.–midnight, 7 days a week — even holidays for students & employees.

📞 Call: 281.318.HELP
💬 Chat or 📝 submit a ticket: LoneStar.edu/ServiceCenter-OTS

#LSCOTS #LSCWinterMini
December 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
❄️ Winter Break or not, we’re still here to help!

The LSC IT Service Desk is available 6 a.m.–midnight, 7 days a week — even holidays for students & employees.

📞 Call: 281.318.HELP
💬 Chat or 📝 submit a ticket: LoneStar.edu/ServiceCenter-OTS

#LSCOTS #LSCWinterMini
December 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
❄️ Winter Break or not, we’re still here to help!

The LSC IT Service Desk is available 6 a.m.–midnight, 7 days a week — even holidays for students & employees.

📞 Call: 281.318.HELP
💬 Chat or 📝 submit a ticket: LoneStar.edu/ServiceCenter-OTS

#LSCOTS #LSCWinterMini
December 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM