The computer is a fundamental working tool in any business. Without our PC or MaC we could hardly face the high volume of tasks we perform each day. However, the use of our company's computer linked to leisure can bring some unpleasant consequences affecting the operation of our company.
The reason for this? Very simple: inertia to go every day to work on the same computer . We forget that we are working with a machine that does not really belong to us, or in any case, we should not use as our home computer. In this article we will highlight 5 bad uses that are usually given to computers.
Bad uses with company computers
The computer company is a piece of equipment or machinery in which capital has been invested to develop a job. Misuse involves delays, deterioration or even loss of the machine. Therefore, we must use ourselves thoroughly to avoid the following practices:
1. Download files with P2P networks.
There is nothing wrong with using them in the home if necessary, but it should be clear that using such programs increase the risk of virus entering us . To begin with, we do not know who the manufacturer is, and in many cases, we will talk about pirated software without a license that, upon inspection, could be harmful to the company.
2. Save pictures and personal files.
Employees of an SME can feel in the comfort of storing things from their mail and have a folder, since no one usually enters that computer. However, it is not convenient for employees to become too accustomed to this for 2 reasons. First , because the vice save and save unlimited you can make the hard drive fills up ; And second because we do not know if the user has enough experience to comply with safety standards. In short, the disadvantaged is the company.
3. Save social networking passwords and emails.
In this issue there is a slight controversy, because there are leaders who forbid their employees directly into their personal accounts of Facebook and read your personal mail , claiming that consume time and affect their productivity. According to this study CISCO , 3 out of 4 companies prohibit personal use of Facebook and Twitter.
However, some people also think that helps dose provided it is done in moderation , as the classic coffee. In either case, it is important that we close the session on the way out. We never know if that computer will be used by another person, which can lead to problems, especially with the use of social networks.
4. Abuse of laptop battery
Companies that work with laptops, for whatever reason, should instruct employees to ensure they do not spoil the batteries by using them incorrectly. It is advisable to recharge them all the way before disconnecting the power supply cable. And if we can connect them in a plug, much better.
5. Do not immediately report errors
When something happens to your computer, such as the entry of a virus or an error, the natural tendency may be to hide the problem and not give upset the boss , especially if it is our error. Consequently, what can happen is that the problem is further aggravated because the employee does not know how to solve it and, at any given time, the computer stops working.
In short, to avoid misuse of the computer in our company , we should follow a plan computer maintenance prepared for any contingency, in which users (not just computer technician) have a computer culture enough to prevent problems.
What other bad computer uses do you think will occur in your company? What do you think should be done?
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