Computer%20Hardware%20Software

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Computer Hardware Software

• Introduction
• Internet research and security
• Email
• Basic online protection
• Use PC safely and efficiently
• Purchase decisions

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• Email / Phishing, SPAM
• Phishing (use of e-mail messages that appear to
  be sent from a trusted source.)
• Spam (you get spam is because the person sending
  spam has your email address.)

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Phishing examples?How can we tell they are fake?

• Spelling Mistakes
• Incorrect Graphics
• Personal Information
• The URL

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• Internet research and security
• Browse Internet safely
• Set your browser security to medium/medium-high
• Add safe sites to trusted sites
• Read e-mail messages in plain text
• Block pop-up windows in your browser
• Secure sites Secure Data online transaction
  MSU web credit store
• Instant messenger, chatting, and Voice over IP
  programs

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IE 7 popup blocker phishing filter
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File management

• Manage by folders
• Save on the server (\\edshare.educ.msu.edu)
• Name files properly (do not use space or , , ,
  !)
• View files with different layout
• Keep a backup copy yourself
• Stop using floppy disks use thumb drive

Email management
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• Basic PC protection
• Strong password
• Windows Security Essential program
• Check for Windows updates automatically
• Firewalls (turn on Windows built-in firewall)
• Set the Internet browser security medium-high
• Do not download free programs from internet

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• Use computer efficiently
• Reduce printing convert documents into PDF
  files.
• Hard disk de-fragmentation
• Empty Internet browsers cached files
• Use MSU wireless

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• Basic troubleshooting techniques
• My computer does not work. Be specific when
  report error.
• PC Restore and Recover
• Computer Screen Care
• Keyboard / Mouse

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• Things to consider when you purchase a computer
• CPU speed
• Hard Drive size
• Memory/RAM
• CD/DVD Drive
• Video Card
• External Connectors

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• Things to consider when you purchase a computer
• Who is going to use it?
• What is the priority?
• Weight
• Screen size
• CPU power
• Pricing
• Timeline

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Connect laptop to projector

• Connect the video cable to the projector.
• Turn on projector.
• Turn on your laptop.

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Resources

• College computer support website
• MSU computer store room 101
• MSU computer repair room 120