Tip Archive

 

 

Nearby Computer Services   


  •  Henry at VDO – makes house calls!  Space 958, phone 480-357-7162
  • SoftQue Premier Computer Services – 480-832-4600, 801 S. Power Road, Suite 108, Mesa, AZ 85206 www.softque.com 

General


Flash Drives


Old Computer Equipment Disposal


  •  No equipment donations accepted at the PC room – absolutely DO NOT leave donations at the door!
  • If you have old printers, computers or other electronic devices we encourage you to donate to “Students Recycling Used Technology” –  www.AZStRUT.org
  •  Two drop-off points are:
    • Red Mountain High School, 7301 Brown Road (just east of Power Road), 480-472-8000
    • Batteries Plus Bulbs, 1145 S. Power, Suite 102, Mesa, AZ, 480-654-3870

 

 

 

 

Data Usage


HOW TO CONSERVE AND CONTROL DATA USAGE USING YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION – Tips for conserving your “limited” data plan.

 

 

 

email


  •  UNDERSTANDING EMAIL CLIENTS  – The main difference between email clients is the user interface.  Regardless of which software you decide to use, follow good security practices when reading or sending email.
  • BENEFITS OF BCC  – Although in may situations it may be appropriate to list email recipients in the TO: or CC: fields, sometimes using the BCC: field may be the most desirable option.
  • USE CAUTION WITH EMAIL ATTACHMENTS – While email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents, they are also a common source of viruses.
  • REDUCING SPAM  – Spam is a common and often frustrating side effect to having an email account.  Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it.
  • EMAIL TIPS  – Three page PDF with tips on email etiquette.

 

 

Security and Safe Computing

  •  UNDERSTANDING ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE  – Antivirus software can identify and block many viruses before they can infect your computer.  Once you install antivirus software it is important to keep it up-to-date.
  • WHAT IS https:  – Explain the difference between http: and https: for secure Internet communications.
  • EFFECTIVELY ERASING FILES – Think that your files are gone when you delete them?  Read this article to really remove files of private information.
  • PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY  – Before submitting your email address or other personal information online, you need to be sure that the privacy of that information will be protected.
  • GOOD SECURITY HABITS  – There are some simple habits you can adopt that, if performed consistently, may dramatically reduce the chances that the information on your computer will be lost or corrupted.
  • SECURING WIRELESS NETWORKS  – Because wireless networks do not require a wire between a computer and the Internet connection, it is possible for attackers who are within range to hijack or intercept an unprotected connection.
  • CHOOSING & PROTECTING PASSWORDS  – By choosing good passwords and keeping them confidential, you can make it more difficult for an unauthorized person to access your information.
  • UNDERSTANDING FIREWALLS  – When anyone or anything can access your computer at any time, your computer is more susceptible to be attacked.  You can restrict outside access to your computer and the information on it with a firewall.
  • RECOGNIZING AND AVOIDING SPYWARE  – Because of its popularity, the Internet has become an ideal target for advertising.  As a result, spyware, or adware, has become increasingly prevalent.