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Both Windows and Mac computers also have a system update option which will also update your operating system if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Secure.  Be sure you have Internet security software installed and up to date to protect your private information and keep malicious software out.  <\/p>\n<p>Also, be sure to check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avg.com.au\/resources\/security-tips\/\">AVG&#8217;s Back to School Security Guide.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a quick back to school checklist to make sure your computer is ready for another year of study! Firstly, clean up. Delete and old files you don\u2019t need, clean up the computer desktop and un-install unwanted or distracting programs. Next, update! Make sure you are running the most recently version of commonly used programs. 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