Week 5

This week we discussed internet and computer safety, as it relates to keeping computers free from viruses, spyware, and spam.  While none of this is new to me, it was a good reminder to do a diligent job of using protective software and keep it up to date.

Proper ergonomics and taking rest breaks were two good ideas that will help discourage health issues that could arise from prolonged computer usage.

One other idea, that was mentioned only briefly, was backing things up.  We can do everything in our power to keep our computers safe, but viruses and other malware will still get through sometimes.  Reliable backups are important to retain our data and prevent us from repeating our work, unnecessarily..