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Best Practices

Delete Browsing Data

Deleting your browsing data can often fix small issues with your browsing speed or when websites act “wonky.” It is good practice to do this at least once a month, or more frequently if you experience performance issues.
 
To clear your browsing data in Google Chrome, open your internet browser, click the three dots in the top right corner, go to "More tools," then "Clear browsing data." Choose a time range and select the types of data you want to remove (like browsing history, cookies, etc.), and click "Clear data,"
 

Update Chrome

Keep an eye on the top-right side of your Google Chrome browser. If you see an “Update” button, click on it to update your browser. This solves many performance issues, keeps important features working and is necessary for smooth operation!

Restore Browser History

Did you close your internet browser by accident? No worries, you can restore your closed pages!
  • Click the 3 dots on the top-right of your browswer window
  • Click History
  • Click on your recent website or highlight one of your tabbed sections and click "Restore window"

Spot a Phishing scam

Avoid it if it:
  • Uses a public email domain or email is mismatched
  • Is poorly written or contains many grammatical errors
  • Has a generic greeting
  • Uses urgent or threatening language ("hurry or there's a consequence")
  • Includes suspicious attacments or links
  • Gives strong direction to click on link or attachments
Most importantly - TRUST YOUR GUT!

Benefits of a Reboot

REBOOT: It is strongly recommended to reboot your computer at least once a week. Do a complete shut down before heading out for the weekend and have a fresh boot-up as you start your next week. REMEMBER, closing your laptop lid does not power down your computer or perform a reboot. You need to click the Windows button and then the Power button for a proper shutdown.
 
This includes the “Reboot Now” notification you receive on your computer from the Datapath agent. You can do it at a convenient time, but it is very important that you reboot. If you do not, your computer will be forced to reboot, most likely at an inconvenient time!

The Red Phish Hook

When you get emails that you are unsure of, please use the red "phish hook" located on the right side of your email to submit the email to be tested for phishing. If you do not see the hook, then you may need to expand the toolbar by clicking on the arrow on the very bottom (see screenshot). 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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