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Tip – Protect your computer and data The following computer maintenance tips can help protect your computer and all the data it holds: To protect your computer and data we recommend:
Do not use file sharing programs (Torrents) as they pose a major security concern to your computer, all the files on your computer and your privacy
Only open email attachments if they are from a trusted source. Learn more; Tip - Identify Spam Email (http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/Tip-SpamEmail.html)
Before opening any new files, including those downloaded from the Internet, USB sticks, Rewritable CD’s or Portable Hard Disks, you should always scan for Viruses first by rightclicking on the File or Folder and select ‘scan for viruses’
Always allow Anti-virus and Windows updates to complete. Learn more; Tip –Scan your computer for viruses (http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/Tip-Virusscan.html)
Be wary of websites that offer free software, prizes or request personal information. These sites can often contaminate your computer with spy ware. Learn more; Tip – Computer Virus beware! (http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/Tip-Virusbeware.html)
Backup your files regularly and keep them in a safe place, on a separate device such as a portable hard disk or USB Drive to prevent data loss due to physical damage, theft, fire or other unforeseen circumstances. Learn more; Tip - Perform a file cleanup; http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/Tip-Performafilecleanup.html)
Use a surge protector device on the power board to protect equipment if there is a power outage. Learn more; Tip – Surge Protection (http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/TipSurgeProtection.html)
Learn more; Tip – Caring for your computer (http://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/TipCaringforyourcomputer.html)
