Minimizing Interruptions with a Managed Computer

Description

How to minimize interruptions on a university-owned computer

Environment

University-Owned Macs and University-Owned Windows PCs

Solution 

  • Restart your computer at the end of your workday, when Windows pop-ups inform you of available updates. 

  • Update weekly on your own schedule. This will allow you to control when updates are installed and preempt the maintenance window for your college or department if needed.​​​ See table below on how to Manually Check for OS Updates.

  • Respond quickly to technicians who may reach out to you to remediate known issues. 

  • Prepare for the unexpected. While every effort will be made to provide notifications in advance of when a device needs to restart, there may be unanticipated occasions when a restart occurs due to critical patching and the interactions between the many varied combinations of operating system versions, hardware and software used at OHIO. 

Methods to Manually Check for OS Updates
Operating System Steps to Take To Check for Updates
Windows/PC
  • Select "Start"
  • Select "Settings"
  • Select "Windows Update"
  • Select "Check for Updates"
  • If updates appear, Click "Install"
Mac - Ventura
  • From the Apple Menu  Select "System Settings"
  • Select "General"
  • Select "Software Update"
Mac- Older OS Versions
  • From the Apple Menu  Select "System Preferences"
  • Select " Software Update"

Get help from OIT

  • Visit the University-Owned Device Support page to create a ticket

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 
 
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know. 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

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