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===Computers===
===Computers===
# Computers are very expensive, thus good care should be taken of them. They need dust- ing every now and then and periodically also need inside cleaning.
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# Everyone is responsible for the computer they are using. This includes among other things:
<li>Computers are very expensive, thus good care should be taken of them. They need dust- ing every now and then and periodically also need inside cleaning.</li>
:: - Running anti-virus and anti-spyware programs once per month;  
<li> Everyone is responsible for the computer they are using. This includes among other things:</li>
:: - Defragmenting the hard drive at least every month;  
- Running anti-virus and anti-spyware programs once per month; <br>
:: - Ensuring proper back-up.  
- De-fragmenting the hard drive at least every month; - Ensuring proper back-up. - Take to an outside company for fixing if necessary; <br>
:: - Take to an outside company for fixing if necessary
- Never open or move your computer while it is working. Never touch any computer parts without first making sure you are not “charged” with static electricity; <br>
:: - Never open or move your computer while it is working.  
- Please make sure you turn “OFF” your computer (unless it’s a server) when leaving the office. Double check you have turned the monitor off (even if the computer is on). You don’t need to turn the printers off as this might harm their printing head. <br>
:: - Never touch any computer parts without first making sure you are not “charged” with static electricity.
:: - Please make sure you turn “OFF” your computer (unless it’s a server) when leaving the office. Double check you have turned the monitor off (even if the computer is on). You don’t need to turn the printers off as this might harm their printing head.


# You may use your own laptop if you wish. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that all data generated for any project are also stored on our Weboffice.
<li>You may use your own laptop if you wish. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that all data generated for any project are also stored on our Weboffice.</li>
# If you do not know how to do all the above request help from our IT team.
<li> If you do not know how to do all the above request help from our IT team.</li>
# Note that we periodically provide incentives to our Associates to purchase their own laptops.
<li> Note that we periodically provide incentives to our Associates to purchase their own laptops.</li>
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===Fax===
===Fax===