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Helpful Computing Tips

• Using E-mail From Home
  How to set up your home computer to read your University of Maryland e-mail account.
• What Is My Directory ID?
  How to find out what your directory ID is.
• What Is My Directory Password?
  How to change your directory password, even if you've forgotten it
• Always Have a Boot or Startup Disk or System CD Handy
  This page explains why you should keep all the disks that come with your computer.
• Backup Your Important Files Regularly
  How to backup your important files regularly and in multiple locations.
• Do Not Delete Unknown Files
  This page explains why you should not delete unknown files off your computer.
• Do Research Before Buying New Software and Hardware
  This page explains how and why you should do research before buying hardware or software.
• How to Reset a Lost or Forgotten Directory Password
  Use the Directory Password tool to reset your own password.
• Keep All Disks That Come With Your Computer
  This page explains why you should keep all the disks that come with your computer.
• Peer Training Information
  This page explains the Peer Training program and other student aid programs.
• Problems With Certain Characters in Directory Passwords
  Some special characters cause problems with the ARES Common Login and the Testudo login
• Protect Your Password From Others
  This page explains how you should protect your password from others.
• Register For a Print Account
  This page explains why you should register for a print account.
• Run Anti Virus Software Frequently
  This page explains why a user should use Virus scan software.
• Set or Update the Security Questions for your Directory Password
  Set answers to the security questions which enables you to reset your own Directory Password, even if lost or forgotten
• Settings You Should Track In Windows
  This page explains why you should take notes of any significant changes you make to your Windows computer.
• Settings You Should Track On Your Macintosh
  This page explains why you should take notes of any significant changes you make to your Macintosh.
• Systems That use Directory ID to Login
  Systems that use Directory ID & password to authenticate
• Take Notes of Significant Changes to Your Computer
  This page explains why you should take notes of any significant changes you make to your computer.
• Log Off of Any Computer You Have Been Using in the Computer Labs
  This page explains why you should keep log off from any lab computer you use.