Twelve Simple Steps

By following these steps you increase the chances that you can avoid some of the most common problems that are brought to ITS.

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Install a good Antivirus, keep it updated, and perform scans regularly.

• Be sure to install a good antivirus (available at ITS for free). Your computer may come with a free trial of another antivirus, but we strongly suggest a complete version to be installed.
• Keep the software updated by checking for daily updates.

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• Be sure to set a strong password for your username; use numbers, letters, and capitals.
• In Mac OS and Windows XP, be sure to set a strong password for the Administrator account, too.

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• To have the best patches and security updates available, be sure to regularly update your computer, or better yet, turn on automatic updates for Windows and for Mac.

Step Eleven: Illegal Downloading

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