After Mr. Hatch's talk on Tuesday I'll admit I became a little paranoid. This new Mac I got ins't actually indestructible?! People can hack into my computer and steal my identity?? We can get a virus just by clicking on an innocent looking link?? What kind of world is this?!
A virtual world, and unfortunately it appears there are a lot of risks attached to the benefits of the internet and computers. However, Mr. Hatch helped me understand how I can protect myself from outside (and internal) threats.
Through explanations of programs like Cisco Clean Access and Sophos, I now understand the importance of the software. I no longer see the programs as "necessary, annoying evils needed to access the internet at Trinity". I now respect and appreciate the the programs for the tasks they perform.
Because of Mr. Hatch, I'm also more aware of what it takes to keep my computer in great shape. I now know that simple things like resetting Safari and clearing URL locations, cookies and downloads can make a difference in the performance of my computer. I'm also planning on updating my computer regularly, instead of just ignoring the pop-ups like I normally would.
THANK YOU MR. HATCH!
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