Setting Up Your Computer for Yale
Please select your operating system and follow these steps to begin using your computer safely on the Yale network. If you need further assistance,
please request help from a Student Tech.
General Security and Maintenance Recommendations
Student Technology has compiled a short list of tips to help keep your computer safe and extend its lifespan.
Read STC's Laptop Security Recommendations
Read STC's general computer maintenance tips.
Update and Secure your Operating System
| Microsoft Windows | Mac OS X | Linux |
Prevent virus infections
Download and install Symantec Antivirus from Yale.
Learn how!Update and secure Windows
If you use Windows, run Windows Update and configure your computer for automatic Windows updating.
Learn how!Register Your Network Connection
You must visit www.yale.edu/netreg to register your computer's Ethernet cards (wired and wireless) to gain full access to
Yale's network.
Learn how!
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Update and secure MacOS X
Run Software Updates to get all updates for your computer.
Learn how!Turn on Automatic Updating
This will help your computer stay protected against the latest security vulnerabilities.
Learn how!Register Your Network Connection
You must visit www.yale.edu/netreg to register your computer's Ethernet cards (wired and wireless) to gain full access to
Yale's network.
Learn how!
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Update and secure Linux
Be sure to always run updates when prompted by the operating system, or through manual update terminal commands.
Turn on Automatic Updating
This will help your computer stay protected against the latest security vulnerabilities.
Register Your Network Connection
You must visit www.yale.edu/netreg to register your computer's Ethernet cards (wired and wireless) to gain full access to
Yale's network.
Learn how!
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