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Maintenance and Safety on Your Computer

Maintenance and Safety on Your Computer. The following slides will help you perform basic computer maintenance and take appropriate steps to keep your computer and the files stored on your computer safe. Maintenance: Add or Remove Programs. Step 2: Left Click on the Control Panel.

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Maintenance and Safety on Your Computer

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  1. Maintenance andSafety on Your Computer The following slides will help you perform basic computer maintenance and take appropriate steps to keep your computer and the files stored on your computer safe.

  2. Maintenance: Add or Remove Programs Step 2: Left Click on the Control Panel Step 1: Left Click on the Start Button

  3. Maintenance: Add or Remove Programs Step 3: Click on Programs and Features

  4. Maintenance: Add or Remove Programs Step 4: Look for any programs you no longer need or use. Click on the program, then click on Uninstall

  5. Safety Change Your Mindset. “Why would Hackers pick me? Most victims of computer crime do not think of themselves as an inviting target for an attack. Problem is, the majority of those who prowl the Internet don't really care about your email messages or file content. Prowlers do care about finding a platform from which to launch anonymous attacks against other computers, or about your credit card number and personal information. Any computer connected to the Internet becomes worthwhile prey.” University of Miami. (2014). Simple Tips to Keep Your Computer Safe. Retrieved from http://www.miami.edu/index.php/information_technology_security/security_info_for_everyone_at_um/simple_tips_to_keep_your_computer_safe/

  6. Safety Patch Frequently. “Along with weak passwords and virus-spreading email attachments, unpatched computer systems constitute one of the greatest security threats on the Internet. All major operating system vendors offer mechanisms that will allow you to regularly check for updates and apply them. It is important to keep your system at "current patch level" to minimize your exposure.” University of Miami. (2014). Simple Tips to Keep Your Computer Safe. Retrieved from http://www.miami.edu/index.php/information_technology_security/security_info_for_everyone_at_um/simple_tips_to_keep_your_computer_safe/

  7. Safety Be Careful With Passwords. “Make passwords strong.” and “Protect passwords from misuse.  Don't let anyone else know or use your password.  Don't write it down; or if you must, keep it in a locked area or in your wallet.  Don't post it on your computer or anywhere around your desk.  Don't include the name of the system or the associated login ID with the password.  Change your password periodically, even if it hasn't been compromised.  Don't type your password while anyone is watching.” University of Miami. (2014). Simple Tips to Keep Your Computer Safe. Retrieved from http://www.miami.edu/index.php/information_technology_security/security_info_for_everyone_at_um/simple_tips_to_keep_your_computer_safe/

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