Practical guide
37 practical updates and guides from the Kindergarten IT Program.
15 May 2025
The most common way to sign into your account is to enter a password. However Microsoft will often require additional identification methods to keep your account safe. You can add and change…
Read update28 Mar 2025
We have provided a tip to system updates here Tip – Windows 10: A guide to the updates. But system updates do not include all additional applications installed on your computer. Some may nee…
Read update26 Mar 2025
Verifying username and password login with an additional confirmation step is called two-factor or multi-factor authentication and greatly increases security. Two-factor authentication is no…
Read update16 Dec 2024
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements. Esafety.gov.au provides temp…
Read update6 Dec 2024
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security…
Read update16 July 2024
Please be alert to phishing emails targeting you in your workplace with accurate personal and staff information. Be on the alert for unexpected email claiming to be from your boss or workmat…
Read update28 June 2024
Cybercriminals attempt to gain access to an email account (highjack) so that they can use it to send spam or phishing emails, steal information and use the account to attempt further attacks…
Read update22 Mar 2024
Among the most dangerous types of malicious mail are the ones with viruses, malware, ransomware or trojans attached. These attachments will be disguised as common files such as PDFs, Word fi…
Read update21 Mar 2024
Last year cyber.gov.au came out with the strongly titled article “Why it’s time to ditch your one password for passphrases”. We agree! Our mailboxes require a password or passphrase that inc…
Read update2 May 2023
We have been alerted to a scam targeting payroll and administration staff. This is how the scam happens: After capturing the name of a legitimate staff member, the scammer sends an email in …
Read update10 Feb 2023
Have you ever heard the expression “Explain it to me like I am 5“? It is a popular phrase because we often need guidance that is immediate and accessible, just like five years olds. Increasi…
Read update14 Dec 2022
You can perform a manual backup of your Windows user files with an external drive by using Backup and Restore in Windows Settings. Backup and Restore makes copies of the user files only (Doc…
Read update8 Dec 2022
If your service shares a computer, network drive or cloud storage between staff, committee and volunteers, you might find it useful to restrict some Office documents from modification with a…
Read update6 Dec 2022
This guide demonstrates how to password protect a PDF created in Microsoft Word or Publisher. With the file open in Word or Publisher, click on File go to the Backstage view. Select Save As …
Read update29 Sept 2022
Reported widely in the press this week, both state and national agencies are providing an evolving response to the Optus data breach. Optus customers and former customers who received notifi…
Read update1 Sept 2022
Targeted phishing emails are currently being sent to registered services. Below is an example: ACECQA have responded and instructed recipients: This is NOT an official email from ACECQA. It …
Read update12 July 2022
We have had reports of the ‘Deadbolt’ ransomware affecting kindergartens. The Deadbolt ransomware targets computers and networked attached storage (NAS). Just like your computer, NAS devices…
Read update27 May 2022
Scam texts are fake messages with links that can target Androids, iPhones or any other smartphone. Scammers can appear to be sending from legitimate phone numbers or even among messages from…
Read update20 May 2022
Phone scam calls can occur to both home or business numbers and within business hours or outside. The callers may be human or automated (robocalls). What they want Phone scammers aim to harv…
Read update1 Oct 2021
Best practice for any important online account is to use a unique, complex random password and to update it periodically. This can be an inconvenient demand if you have many passwords memori…
Read update20 Nov 2020
Both individuals and organisations are regularly targeted by criminals attempting to collect confidential information and accounts. Phishing attacks are a common method used by online scamme…
Read update22 Oct 2020
How do I know I have been attacked by ransomware? The first sign may be a “ransom letter” appearing in a new text file, your browser or desktop created by the ransomware alerting you to on-g…
Read update20 Oct 2020
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files on a victim’s device or drives. The encrypted files are then unusable to anyone without the encryption key. Once the attack starts the ra…
Read update30 Apr 2020
Simply having Antivirus software installed on your computer does not mean it will always be a virus free environment. You can run a scan with anti-virus software to check for computer viruse…
Read update25 Sept 2019
Scammers are targeting kindergartens with fake messages with malicious attachments. Please treat all email received from addresses claiming to be kindergartens with the same level of caution…
Read update18 June 2019
What is Bluekeep? Microsoft has advised users that there is a vulnerability within its Remote Desktop Services. Remote Desktop Services allow others to access your computer without physicall…
Read update4 Dec 2018
Before your kindergarten closes for the Christmas holidays, we have a few IT tips to ensure business continuity. File Backup We suggest that you should back up your files and images to an ex…
Read update4 July 2017
When sending electronic document via email, you need to take the following basic security steps: Password-protect the Word document. To do this, open the word document. Go to “File” tab. Und…
Read update30 Mar 2017
Checking if uTorrent in running in the background Peer-to-peer file sharing programs are designed to run in the background, constantly sharing files with other users online. The program may …
Read update30 Mar 2017
Know your rights The more you know about your rights, the easier it will be for you to exercise them. Read Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) to know more about your right. Familiarise you…
Read update30 Mar 2017
Reset Internet Explorer Click on Tools and select Internet Options. Click on the Advanced tab. Click on the Reset button. Reset Chrome Click on Customize and control Google Chrome button Cli…
Read update30 Mar 2017
Today you can do almost anything online – you can do your banking, manage Centrelink payments, buy and sell things, book appointments and more. As you become more confident in using the web,…
Read update30 Apr 2016
If your Wi-Fi isn’t secure, or you’re concerned about the security of your Wi-Fi, we recommend calling the Kindergarten IT Program help desk to assist on Phone: 03 8664 7001 or Toll Free: 18…
Read update30 Mar 2016
A wireless network (Wi-Fi) is a great way to be anywhere in your Kindergarten and connect your internet service. But it’s important to be aware when your wireless network is open to unauthor…
Read update30 June 2015
Picture Manager is included in Microsoft Office Suite and can manage, edit, share and view your pictures from where you store them on your computer. In this tip you will learn how to use Pic…
Read update30 Jan 2014
File sharing allows multiple users and computers to access and share files in one central location when they are connected to the network via a modem router. There are two ways we suggest fo…
Read update30 Aug 2012
A wireless network is a great way to be anywhere in the radius of your Kindergarten and enjoy the convenience of your internet service. But it’s important to be aware when your wireless netw…
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