A "bit" is the smallest unit in computing, representing a single binary value, whereas a "byte" comprises 8 bits. In this tech support context, a bit is a single support idea, while a byte includes a few more details to enhance your technology-use experience.
Bit: Reboot Your Computer Often
The longer you go between reboots (restarting your computer), the more likely it is that your computer's OS or a computer application will begin misbehaving. So please, reboot your computer weekly to keep things running smoothly. To reboot, pull down the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of the screen and select Restart...
Bit: Back Up Your Data
You never know when that cup of coffee might end up seeping between the keys on your keyboard and into the delicate circuitry of your laptop making it unusable. Make sure you're keeping your important files on your Google Drive so should you need to recover from such a catastrophe, the pain can be kept to a minimum.
Bit: Update Your Computer
The more often you update your computer, the less time each update takes, so don't procrastinate. Update your computer as soon as a new update becomes available and avoid the annoying reminders—or the dreaded locking of your computer.
Byte: Use Your Browser for Video Conferencing
There are several options for video conferencing—Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex Meetings—just to name a few. Barrington 220 staff are licensed to use Zoom for creating meetings. When you join a Zoom meeting you can use the Zoom client on your computer or iPad since the district offers that software in Self Service and helps you keep it up-to-date.
When someone else sets up a meeting using one of the other options, you need to use your browser to join the meeting. Please don't try to download software for Teams or Webex, etc.—simply join the meeting in your browser, which is the quickest and easiest way to join. You may continue to use the Zoom client for Zoom meetings.
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