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Computer Hardware Software

Computer Hardware Software. Introduction Internet research and security Email Basic online protection Use PC safely and efficiently Purchase decisions. Email / Phishing, SPAM Phishing (use of e-mail messages that appear to be sent from a trusted source.)

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Computer Hardware Software

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  1. Computer Hardware Software Introduction Internet research and security Email Basic online protection Use PC safely and efficiently Purchase decisions

  2. 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.)

  3. Phishing examples?How can we tell they are fake? • Spelling Mistakes • Incorrect Graphics • Personal Information • The URL

  4. 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

  5. IE 7 popup blocker phishing filter

  6. 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

  7. 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

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

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

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

  11. 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

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

  13. Resources • College computer support website • MSU computer store room 101 • MSU computer repair: room 120

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