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		<title>How can I manage the risks associated with ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potential risks related to ICT include risks to security, health and safety and financial stability. Information and valuable equipment may be lost, damaged or stolen. Or unauthorised people may gain access to sensitive information. Charities above a certain size must carry out risk assessments and may need to take technical advice to address ICT-related issues. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do about back-up?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reliable back-up system protects your organisation when things go wrong. It is a vital ingredient in safe and secure ICT operations and can be installed and operated at relatively low cost. Although it is a technical issue it is the responsibility of trustees and manager to make sure that data is secure and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it wise for people in our office to use Facebook?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/is-it-wise-for-people-in-our-office-to-use-facebook/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/is-it-wise-for-people-in-our-office-to-use-facebook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It depends what they use it for, but it&#8217;s probably an advantage if it helps you stay abreast of current trends and improves your communications. 
It is easy to see sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Bebo and MySpace as a timewaster. Most people use them on a personal basis, unrelated to their work, and they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I keep my copy of Microsoft Windows up to date?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-keep-my-copy-of-windows-up-to-date/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-keep-my-copy-of-windows-up-to-date/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you use Microsoft Windows™ it is vital that you keep it up to date to prevent attacks from viruses and ensure best performance. Use the Microsoft update service to automatically check for updates and download and install the software required.
Many computers don’t update because the default time to check is 3.00 am, when they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How often should I scan my computer for viruses?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-often-should-i-scan-my-computer-for-viruses/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-often-should-i-scan-my-computer-for-viruses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anti-virus software works by comparing individual files with a list of known viruses. The list is usually updated at least every day by connecting to an online database which monitors the latest threats.
You should scan all your files at least weekly as part of your housekeeping routine.
Most software checks every file you download from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I stop viruses attacking my computer?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-stop-viruses-attacking-my-computer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-stop-viruses-attacking-my-computer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is almost impossible to stop viruses attacking your computer so you must make sure you are able to deal with them.
Viruses may be attached to email, downloaded when you’re surfing the web or copied from a CD or memory stick. You can’t stop them from attacking your computer, but you can stop them from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How much should we pay for technical support</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-much-should-we-pay-for-technical-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-much-should-we-pay-for-technical-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=96</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can pay-as-you-go by the hour or take out a contract. What you pay depends on what you need, the supplier, the number of computers you have, the level of support offered, your own capabilities and your location.
A sole trader is likely to charge upwards of £20 per hour and would expect to fix routine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why is my computer running slowly?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-is-my-computer-running-slowly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-is-my-computer-running-slowly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your computer starts running slowly, or takes a long time to start up, it probably needs some attention. You may be able to do quite a lot yourself, or may need to ask for technical help.There are a number of things you could try:

Reduce the number of applications running in the background.
Add more RAM [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why do I need an Acceptable Use Policy?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-do-i-need-an-acceptable-use-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-do-i-need-an-acceptable-use-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Acceptable Use Policy includes guidelines and procedures explaining how you expect staff, volunteers or clients to behave when using your computers. It may link to legal issues, health and safety, staff discipline or financial management.
Creating and monitoring the policy is a management issue, to be reviewed by trustees. It will ideally enable everyone affected [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I make sure my data is secure?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-make-sure-my-data-is-secure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-make-sure-my-data-is-secure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Managers and trustees must take data security seriously and must take appropriate steps to avoid sensitive data falling into the wrong hands. This includes client information, staff and volunteer details, financial information or confidential reports.
Have a written policy about using and storing passwords and include it in your induction information.
Store data in as few places [...]]]></description>
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