Our institutions don't teach us how to manage our PCs, and do not service our home computers even if we do use them for work. It is such a valuable thing to know about, and yet it seems as if most people don't-- regardless of age. Remember: Computers are dumb and can't do anything without your instructions. It's not the other way around!

• PowerPoint .PPTX (42 MB)
• PDF Version (22 MB)
• Text script

• DriveImage XML
There is better disk cloning software out there, but this is free, after all.
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
A helpful Malware search and removal tool (free version).
• "Adblock Plus" Firefox Add-On
This toolbar can remove annoying ads, and even some harmful ones. Requires Firefox of course.

• "NoScript" Firefox Add-On
This toolbar prevents harmful scripts from running on your computer by pretty much stopping all of them and making you decide which are OK. Effective, but very annoying. Requires Firefox of course.

• ACRL-LA Workshop on Open Access Resources
• Academic/ACRL-LA Meeting & Greet Breakfast
• LLA Academic Meeting

2011 Karen Niemla