![]() ![]() Move closer to your wifi router. Ideally, your device is in the same room as your home router, or you have wi-fi extenders to boost the signal in other rooms.Tablets, phones, smart speakers, smart TVs, and gaming consoles all use data, sometimes even when you aren’t actively using them. Try disconnecting or limiting use of non-essential devices.Limit streaming and large downloads while you work. The more things you are trying to do at the same time, the slower your connection will become.Remember, the network capacity where you are working is shared with everyone using the same connection. If you experience a slower connection than you have in the past, here are some tips you can try: You can check your speed here, but don’t worry if it’s less– many essential tools, like Zoom, will adapt to a slower connection. Many of our collaboration services work best with broadband which is defined as a download speed of 25 Mbps or greater. To set your PC to lock automatically when the screen saver pops up go to Control Panel > Appearance & Personalization > Change screen saver and then check the box for On resume, display logon screen. Windows: You can lock your computer screen by pressing Windows Key + L or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choosing Lock.Click the General tab and select the option to require password after sleep or screen saver begins. To automatically lock the screen when the screen saver turns on, click Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Mac: G o to the Apple menu and choose Lock Screen or press Command+Control+Q.Anti-virus tools help protect your computer from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access. Install and run anti-virus software: if your personal machine does not have anti-virus software, you must download and run McAfee (available and free to the Brandeis community!).Apply updates: enable automatic updates on your computer to keep your system secure and up-to-date.If you don’t have a Brandeis-issued laptop, you’ll need to take extra steps to ensure your work stays secure. Lock your computer: when your computer is not in use, make sure you lock your computer to prevent unauthorized access.Use strong passwords: make sure your computer, laptop or tablet requires a strong, secure password to access it.Maintain a secure, online backup of your files: use GoogleDrive or Box to safely store your files in the cloud rather than on your local hard drive of your personal computer.Restart: In order to ensure updates are applied and to maintain the overall health of your machine, it is strongly recommended that you restart your machine at least once a week. ![]() Here's a quick checklist: - Operating system patches or security updates this includes Microsoft Office (ensures your license is activated and up-to-date) - PC users: be sure to connect to Pulse Secure VPN before applying updates ![]()
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