ITeC Trainee News Blog http://www.swanseaitec.co.uk/blog Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:17:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Anti Virus http://www.swanseaitec.co.uk/blog/memos-and-notices/anti-virus/ http://www.swanseaitec.co.uk/blog/memos-and-notices/anti-virus/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:17:08 +0000 Leia http://www.swanseaitec.co.uk/blog/?p=5269 Continue reading →]]> All learners please be aware that a PC has been found with no anti-virus installed.  Please remember to keep a wary eye out and if you spot any problems.  Report them using the fault logging form.

The Microsoft Security Essential icon should appear in your System tray in green or blue as shown below.  If it’s missing or orange, please inform a tutor.

Looking as it should...

 

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For the staff – update if you like to experiment but on your own head be it ;)

 

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Monday 23rd January 2012   Gorseinon   5.30pm – 7.30pm

Thursday 26th January 2012   Tycoch   5.30pm – 7.30pm

Neath Port Talbot College Open Evenings:

Thursday 9th February 2012   Neath Campus   5pm – 7pm

Wednesday 22nd February 2012   Afan Campus   5pm – 7pm

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Please be careful not to disturb the heating unit in the room when washing your hands.

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Just had a look at the first week’s set and it’s a really solid overview based on Java.  If you’re serious about coding and ready to get straight into the syntax then this is ideal.

I’ll be doing it to refresh my skills so should be able to help if you’re stuck!

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