Hints and Tips

Erganomics - How you should set up your desk

If you are using your computer all the time, setting up your desk correctly is vital to stop not just general aches and pains, but also Repetitive Strain Injury. Talking from experience, this is not pleasant!

Shown below is an image the local NHS physiotherapist gave my wife. (©Jeffret D Boyling and associates)we strongly recommend you print & follow this diagram
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Keep yourself & your collegues safe on line

Do

• Install the latest security updates for your antivirus software - you do have antivirus software installed, don't you?
• Look out for unusual words and language in emails.
• Delete suspicious looking emails immediately.
• Tell your IT department if you receive a suspicious email.
• Only visit websites that you trust.
• Lock your computer when working away from your desk.
• Comply with your company’s Acceptable Usage Policy

Don't

• Open or forward suspicious looking emails ...... If they say you've won millions, they're probably fictitious BUT a lot of harmful software is spread via emails containing jokes or funny videos. ALSO be aware of file attachments with multiple extensions like "hello.doc .exe"
• Open, or click links within emails which appear to be from your bank asking you to log in. It's very easy for an unsrupulous person to create a web site which looks identical to a banks and then capture the information you enter! Phone them to clarify if you are worried about the content.
• Open emails from people you don’t know unless you are expecting them.
• Repy to spam, even if it’s to ‘unsubscribe’ as once you 'unsubscribe' you've effectively verified your email address to the spammer.
• Click on links in suspicious emails or spam. These could link to pages that may infect your computer.
• Post your email address, personal, or company information anywhere on the Internet. This makes it easy for people to find much information about you.
• Download and Install programs from the Internet. This is the classic way of catching a virus.
• Allow anyone else to access your computer