When working with College-related information (especially sensitive academic or business data) - it is always preferable to use a College-owned and managed workstation; however, there are times when it may be necessary to use a personal device to get your work done. Please have discussions with your supervisor or manager regarding whether or not a personal device is an appropriate solution for a 'work-at-home' arrangement.
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Secure your workspace.
Can someone standing behind you read your computer screen?
What information do you need to secure before grabbing a cup of coffee or heading to the restroom?
Windows-key + L is a quick way to lock your Windows machine.
Command + Ctrl + Q for a recent Mac.
It is generalliy generally not appropriate for non-Whitman employees to use College-owned computers.
If you are using a personal computer, consider setting up an additional user account to help keep work and personal files from sharing the same Desktop and Documents folder. Both Windows and Macintosh computers allow you to easily create separate user logins.
Try to minimize downloading files to your local computer, if possible. Pay close attention to the location of any files you download (most programs default to the Downloads or Documents folders). Cleaning up downloaded files at the end of each work session is advised.
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