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How can I lock my computer?
Any time that you step away from your computer, get in the habit of locking it. Locking your computer is an easy and effective step to take to protect the information on your
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How can I safely and legally download software and files on the Web?
Information and links about safely and legally downloading software and files are in our safe computing section at http://computing.wayne.edu/security/web-browsing.php. 
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How do I create or change a password for the user account on my computer?
Windows Administrator Account Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP machines have a local account called the administrator account. This account allows complete access t
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How do I protect my computer from malware?
Malware is malicious software that gets installed on your computer. Malware programs range: from gathering information about your web browsing habits and then passing
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How do I set up or turn off file sharing on my computer?
File sharing is a feature that allows you to share the files or folders on your computer over the network. By default, Windows operating systems prior to Windows XP Servic
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How do I update my Windows operating system (OS)?
Apple and Microsoft frequently release updates for their Operating Systems. You need to keep your computer current with these updates to protect against known vulnerabilitie
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How often do I need to back up the data on my computer?
Backing up your data is one of the most important steps you can perform in practicing safe computing. Unfortunately, this step is often overlooked by too many people. If y
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How to report phishing or suspicious e-mails from your Wayne Connect Inbox
Log in to Wayne Connect: https://connect.wayne.edu In the Overview pane on the left side of the Wayne Connect window, scroll down until y
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What are browser plug-ins?
A plug-in is a small piece of software that enhances a larger piece of software. An example of a plug-in is MacroMedia Flash Player. Other well known plug-ins are Qui
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What are computer operating system updates? Why do I need them?
Apple and Microsoft frequently release updates for their Operating Systems. You need to keep your computer current with these updates to protect against known vulnerabilities
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What are junk mail filters?
Junk mail (spam) can be quite frustrating and annoying due to the time wasted on sifting through the spam messages amongst all your valid messages.  One way to control s
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What are Microsoft Office updates? Why do I need them?
Microsoft Office has been, and still is, a target for hackers and viruses because of its security vulnerabilities. To combat this, Microsoft is continuously working to fix
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What are secure Websites?
A secure Website uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol to securely transmit information on the Internet. Essentially, SSL creates a secure channel of communication betw
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What do I do if I receive an abusive e-mail message?
If you receive harassing, threatening, or offensive e-mails report this to spam@wayne.edu. It's important that you send the message you received along with full headers
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What is a firewall? Why do I need one for my computer?
A firewall is a protective barrier that prevents unwanted sources, such as viruses, worms, trojans, and other malicious code, from accessing your computer, or network. Firewal
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What is browser hijacking? How can I avoid it?
A browser hijacker is a type of malware program that alters your browser's settings, sending you to websites that you had no intention of visiting in the first place. Info
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What is malware?
Malware is malicious software that gets installed on your computer. Malware programs range: from gathering information about your web browsing habits and then passing
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What is spam?
Spam can be described as unsolicited e-mail; and due to its pointless nature, it is frequently called junk mail. These messages mostly come in the form of advertisements &
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Where can I find guidelines for creating a secure password?
These days, you need passwords nearly everywhere — at ATMs, using your debit card at a gas station, for online bank accounts, on eBay, when you log on to computer and e-
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