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Technology. Things your Computer Person Won’t Tell You. August 18, 2009. Power Up.. Power Down. Turn it off..turn it back on “Nine times out of ten, rebooting your computer—and any equipment that connects to it—will solve the problem.”. Drop everything and come running.

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Technology

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  1. Technology

  2. Things your Computer Person Won’t Tell You August 18, 2009

  3. Power Up.. Power Down • Turn it off..turn it back on “Nine times out of ten, rebooting your computer—and any equipment that connects to it—will solve the problem.”

  4. Drop everything and come running.. • Just because we are “buddies” at work, don’t expect me to come running every time you’ve got a problem, I’ve got a slew of IT problems to fix.

  5. We’re like Santa: • We know if you’ve been bad or good. Fessing up to what really happened right before the system crashed is going to save time—and I’m going to figure it out anyway.

  6. Use “strong” passwords • Combining letters and numbers—but not your birthdate—to create a “base” password, and adding a unique suffix for each site you use. If your base password is your spouse’s initials and your anniversary date “CM08082008.”

  7. Make sure your antivirus is working. • Making sure you have current antivirus software and it is actually scanning your machine on a regular basis.. (You aren’t closing the client each time it starts)…Therefore you have it set to update at least once a day…like I set it when it was first installed—generally around lunch time.

  8. There’s no free lunch • Downloading free music, movies and games from file-sharing sites can open holes in your system for others to exploit. Play it safe and use established services like iTunes, and Netflix on your homecomputer. Not your WORK computer!

  9. Remember Public Wi-Fi is Public! • If you don’t have a compelling reason to check your e-mail or bank account while sipping a latte at the mall, don’t do it. While you’re on a public-network, even one that’s encrypted, a nearby hacker can capture your passwords.

  10. Give it a Rest • Turning off your computer when it’s not in use saves energy and clears out the RAM, or temporary memory, which would otherwise slow your machine over time.

  11. As for your home computer… • If you can’t get online, call your internet provider first. Connection problems can often be checked out and fixed—free. • I would love to help you.. For a FEE!

  12. No, you can’t use your cell phone to pop popcorn. • Next time an internet rumor appears into your inbox, don’t just pass it on—check it out at www.snopes.com first.

  13. Check the cables. • “People are always shocked that a cable came loose.”

  14. You backed up your data, right? • Whether you are at home or at work, you should manage your computer files and make a complete backup.

  15. Who’s computer is it? • Remember: If your company owns the computer, they own what’s on it, too—even your email. Act accordingly.

  16. Computer Not working? • Please remember: We didn’t create the problem; we’re just trying to help you fix it.

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