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Computer Virus Prevention: 3 Things you can do

computer securityPerforming basic computer safety maintenance is your first step to preventing nasty viruses from infecting your computer. 3 things you can do to protect your computer: Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software. At Carleton, all computer labs and staff/faculty workstations have Symantec installed.   Symantec is available to staff and faculty for home use and to students ... more

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CCS November Metrics [INFOGRAPHIC]

News Post The infographic below highlights things that happened in the world of CCS in November.  Click on the image for a larger view.

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CCS’s October Infographic

News Post The infographic below highlights things that happened in the world of CCS in October.  Click on the image for a larger view.

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Securing Windows Remote Desktop to Reduce Off Campus Threats

News Post Due to the increasing level of hostile activity and security threats that occur on the internet, CCS has secured Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) at the Campus Internet border. After August 1st, if you wish to access your workstation from off campus, please use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. VPN software provides a secure, encrypted ... more

Posted on August 1, 2011 in Computers Feed for all posts filed under ComputersEmployees Feed for all posts filed under EmployeesInternet Feed for all posts filed under InternetSecurity Feed for all posts filed under SecurityStudents Feed for all posts filed under Students

Changes to the Carleton Wireless Service

announcement In order to provide improved wireless performance across the campus, on July 31, 2011 we are discontinuing support for the 802.11b protocol. How does this affect me? If you purchased your laptop after 2003 it most likely uses the 802.11g and/or 802.11n wireless protocol and you will not be affected by this change. If you ... more

Posted on June 28, 2011 in Computers Feed for all posts filed under ComputersEmployees Feed for all posts filed under EmployeesInternet Feed for all posts filed under InternetStudents Feed for all posts filed under Students