Home Computer Tips
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- Here are tips we recommend to keep your home computer and network in the best shape
Operating System Updates[edit]
- In order to connect to campus services such as ```Remote Desktop```, ```VPN```, and ```Skype for Business```, having the latest Windows updates is essential.
Windows 10[edit]
- Latest Windows 10 version is 1909. Use ```winver``` to see which version you are running.
- To update download https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
- Go to ```Windows Update``` and download and install all updates. You will need to do multiple reboots and checking of ```Windows Update``` to ensure all updates are applied.
Windows 7[edit]
- Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. You can still download any updates that have not been applied yet.
- Go to ```Windows Update``` and download and install all updates. You will need to do multiple reboots and checking of ```Windows Update``` to ensure all updates are applied.
OS X[edit]
Virus Scanning[edit]
Windows 10[edit]
- We recommended the built in Windows Defender. This is not intrusive and is rated the best at finding viruses.
- Uninstall any other virus scanning software so that Windows Defender will work its best. Sometimes trial versions of McAffee, Sophos, Norton, and others get installed. Uninstall them too.
Windows 7[edit]
- There is no pre-installed Virus scanner. Microsoft offers ```Microsoft Security Essentials``` for free. This is the recommended software to install. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201
- Uninstall any other virus scanning software so that ```Windows Security Essentials``` will work its best. Sometimes trial versions of McAffee, Sophos, Norton, and others get installed. Uninstall them too.
