If you’re considering a iPad for work, or already working with one, let Carleton’s very own iTeam lead you through a whirlwind introduction to using iPads in the workplace. Date: Thursday, May 30 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Where: 608 Robertson Hall The iTeam will touch on many topics to make your iPad or iPhone experience ... more
Performing 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
CCS manages over 4, 200 workstations on campus, the majority of which have the Windows 7 image installed. Approximately 700 workstations are still running on Windows XP. In 2014, Microsoft will be ending their support for XP. CCS requires all workstations be migrated well before support is discontinued. The target date to have all systems ... more
Portable Storage Devices (PSDs) are small, portable devices capable of storing and transferring data. They include USB/Flash drives, smart phones, iPods, and portable hard drives. The portability of data in the digital age is convenient, however, these small media types are often not protected appropriately. If the PSD is lost or left unattended, the data ... more
Theft on campus accounts for tens of thousands of dollars worth of personal and university property loss every year. Along with the financial burden comes the loss of valuable personal and academic information. To protect your laptop: Most laptop theft occurs when devices are left unattended. To prevent laptop theft: Never leave your laptop unattended. ... more
A reminder to all Carleton employees: If you are using a USB drive, be careful to take proper care and control of the device. IT Security Tips for using USB drives: Do not leave sensitive files on it that contain personal information about students/faculty staff. Store your USB drive in a safe place. Delete all ... more
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CCS reminds all users to change their MyCarletonOne password at least once per term. It’s also good practice to change your personal passwords occasionally. Remember, you are responsible for the safety of your own accounts. Never share your password with others and never respond to email requests for your password, even if the email appears ... more
The infographic below highlights things that happened in the world of CCS in October. Click on the image for a larger view.... more
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Carleton’s anti-virus software, Symantec, is now available to faculty and staff for home use and to students in residence. Versions of the anti-virus software are available for Mac and PC (both 32 bit and 64 bit). To download the anti-virus software for home use, go to carleton.ca/ccs/antivirus and login using your MyCarletonOne credentials. If you ... more
Computer viruses pose a threat to your computer and the information stored on it. One easy way to help protect yourself from harmful computer viruses is to scan your USB drive each time you connect a USB key to your computer. To scan your USB drive: Double click ‘my computer’ located on your desktop. Locate ... more