Computer Viruses

Unfortunately, computer viruses are very common and can cause serious problems.  For that reason, all students need to use anti-virus software on their own personal computers.  Symantec Antivirus software is available for students to download for free from http://www.frc.mass.edu/studentav/avdl.htm.  In order for the anti-virus software to be effective, you will need to run the updates on a regular basis.  The recommended Dell laptop does come with Symantec Antivirus software preloaded.
 

Backing Up Files

Good computing practice calls for backing up files on a routine basis.  Accidental deletion or hardware failure could result in the loss of hours of hard work unless files are backed up.  In order to back up your files, you should save copies of your files to an additional media storage device (other than your local hard drive). Additional media storage devices can be USB mini drives or writeable CDs or DVDs. 

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