University of Manitoba

Faculty of Science

Computing - Best Practices

There are many ways to use a computer.  Some ways are more effective than others.

These pages present generally accepted 'Best Practices' in different areas of computing.  Think of it as a way to benefit from others' mistakes experience!

 Setup 

 Securing

 Networking

 Administering

Buying or Upgrading Systems Running as Non-Admin Connecting PCs on Campus Avoid Default Installs
Installing Operating Systems Basic Email and Web Security Network Printing Patching
Organizing Your Storage Encryption Web Browsing Backup and Restore
Ergonomics Malware and Virus P2P File Sharing Troubleshooting
Multiple Users Physical Security Telnet, FTP, SSH, VPN Remote Administration
Computer Lifecycle Privacy Wireless Self-Administered Computers

Best practices not only make you safer; they make your system more stable and easier to support.  That saves you time and energy.  Following these practices will give you a better, more trouble-free computing experience.




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