1: Use Ethernet Try plugging an ethernet cable directly from your router to the computer if possible. It will greatly improve your overall network performance. 2: Select an optimal location in your home Move your WiFi router to an elevated, clear spot that is free from interference, home appliances, any metal or metallic objects or other wireless devices. 3: Choose a new WiFi channel Just … [Read more...]
Shelter in place for six counties, Monday, March 16
Six Bay Area counties have announced a shelter-in-place order for all residents beginning at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, March 17 and lasting until at least April 7. The counties are Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, and Santa Clara County. The shelter-in-place order allows for people to leave their homes for necessary supplies, accessing health … [Read more...]
Bay Area Shelter In Place Order Impacts, Monday, March 16
Colleagues, As a result of a shelter-in-place order for all residents of six Bay Area counties that goes into effect at midnight tonight, we are standing down the Lab’s research and operations and reducing our onsite staffing level to the minimum number of people needed for critical research, infrastructure, and systems continuity. We will remain in stand-down status until the public health order … [Read more...]
March 15 COVID-19 Update: Curtailed Operations, HR FAQs, Basic Lab Services
Dear Colleagues, As Mike shared with you late Friday, Berkeley Lab is transitioning to curtailed operations at all Lab sites by close of business Thursday, March 19, and we are preparing to remain in a curtailed operational state for 30 days. These are the steps we’re taking now for the safety of our community both at the Lab and more broadly. We understand that this guidance will change as the … [Read more...]
Lab to Transition to Curtailed Onsite Operations by Close of Business Thursday, March 19
Dear Colleagues, By close of business Thursday, March 19, Berkeley Lab is transitioning to curtailed operations at all Lab sites. We are preparing to remain in a curtailed operational state for 30 days. This will be evaluated on a daily basis, and we will keep you updated. At this time, we do not have a presumed or confirmed case of COVID-19 on Lab sites. However, as the number of cases rises in … [Read more...]