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General Computer Practice

ITS recommends the following computer practice, at the end of each business day:

  • Do not power off your PC
  • Close all applications, click Start -> Logoff
  • Power off your monitor

Frequently, ITS gets little or no notice about security updates or patches and needs to push them out immediately. These updates are pushed out at night so require the systems to be left on.

Once a week Restart your computer

  • Close all applications and Restart your computer, click Start -> Shut Down (which will bring up the Restart option).
  • In the 'What do you want the computer to do?' field select Restart and OK
  • Make sure your computer shuts down and restarts properly

The weekly restart ensures that you get the latest versions of existing software such as virus scanners.

Information on upcoming service outages and unexpected service disruptions will be posted under the IT Services Advisory section of the main Technology web page.

Cleaning Computer Equipment

Please contact the IT Helpdesk for recommendations regarding the cleaning of computer equipment.