The Do’s and Don’ts of the PC

Here is some good advice for things you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to using a computer in a sane and useful manner.

• Do pay attention to the User Account Controls (UACs) in Windows Vista.

  
  



• Do configure the firewall to allow local network traffic so that your computers can share hard drives and printers.

  
  



• Do classify public wireless networks as Public whenever you make a connection.

  
  



• Don’t open the PC’s case unless you first turn off and unplug the thing.

  
  



• Do let recipients know beforehand when you send them programs as e-mail attachments.

  
  



• Don’t run the Defrag utility on an SSD, a media card, or a thumb drive.

  
  



• Don’t open unexpected e-mail attachments.

  
  



• Don’t download unknown software from the Internet.

  
  



• Do change the SSID for your wireless router.

  
  



• Do remember that “stuff” happens.

  
  



• Don’t blame yourself when the computer crashes.

  
  

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