There are so many easy things that you can do to ensure you keep good working practices either at home or in the office. Here are some top tips: 1) When to Reboot your computer: It’s a well known joke around the IT world, that support calls always begin with “have you tried rebooting?." It may seem like a frivolous joke, but there is truth to the joke for good reason. Your computer performs important updates and resets during a reboot, so rebooting regularly keeps your computer functioning at its best. Your computer should be rebooted at least once per week. A good habit is to shutdown your computer at the end of your working day. This ensures your computer is updated regularly and that your machine also gets the opportunity to completely cool down. During normal operations the internal components of your computer heat up, and most workstations are not designed to handle these high temperatures for long. They are normally designed to stay warm for 8-10 hours per day. Machines that are run for longer than that regularly often have a much shorter life, as internal components wear out quicker. To reboot your machine, press the windows icon on screen (or the windows button on your keyboard), select the power icon , then Restart . We recommend shutting down your computer at the end of each shift, following the same procedure, but selecting Shut down . 2) Installing Apps Yourself: During your working day, you may find the occasional time where you feel the need for a new application you don’t already have, to perform an additional function, or to improve on the application you currently use. New, and free, applications can be easily found on the internet, but these applications can be malicious, and it can be hard to tell which is and which isn’t. In addition, a malicious application can contain a virus or open a “back door” giving others access to your device with your knowledge. We strongly recommend that you do not install applications on your machine without first vetting the application for safety. All the software you need to perform your job would normally be provided to you from your manager, so make sure you talk to your Manager if you require additional software, so you can make a safe plan. Alternatively, you can contact Decision1 and we can help you decide if this is safe software to install. Read more below....
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AuthorVictoria Murgatroyd-McNoe has been working in the IT sector helping businesses achieve their technology goals for over 20 years. Archives
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