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New PC Computer Tasks 

 

The tasks listed below should be completed on your new PC computer.  However, if this is your campus computer, most likely the Help Desk or your College Tech Coordinator has already completed these tasks for you. On the other hand, if this is your personal PC computer or if you want to make some minor changes, the following steps and tutorials will help you.

 

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  1. Obtain a good virus protection software.

  2. Schedule the computer to update the operating system and Microsoft products automatically.    

  3. Setup default programs for your new PC .   Video tutorial 

  4. Choose Strong passwords.
    1. Worse of the worst password in Year 2011.
    2. How to create strong password.
    3. Steps to avoid when creating your password.
     

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