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USB storage devices - including how to encrypt, how to use, and what to do if you forget the password
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  • These instructions are for encrypting a USB storage device on a Windows computer, for use on a Windows computer
  • When the USB has been encrypted, it cannot be used on a Mac
  • The amount of time the USB takes to encrypt will depend on the size of the drive and the...
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    Managing your digital footprint

    Four ways to stop your social media past damaging your real-life future

    We tend to think of social media like real life. We have a conversation or a thought and then move on – forgetting that in the digital world a copy could be kept forever, unless we take steps to remove it. This guide...
    Word - Track Changes
    Track Changes

    Track changes can be used to lock a document. Any changes made to the document after it has been locked will feature in a list of 'tracked changes' that can be approved or denied. These are similar to comments but will update the original document if approved. 

     

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    Password manager

    Password manager is accessed via password.chi.ac.uk.

    It can be used from any device, anywhere, including mobile phones, and offers the following features:

  • Reset password: if you've forgotten your password, or your current password is not working
  • Unlock...
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    IT account registration & password set

    Note: if you’ve already completed your IT account registration via ChiView to get your username e.g. kweb1, and set your password, you can skip to the next page 'Password manager'.

  • Visit chiview.chi.ac.uk
  • Log on to ChiView with the credentials you were...
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    Passwords
    Password rules

    We strongly recommend that you change your University password regularly.

    When setting your password make sure it conforms to the University's password policy:

  • Between 8 and 16 characters
  • Include three of: uppercase characters, lowercase characters, numbers,...
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    How to reset your password

    Please visit the Password manger help page for details of how to reset your password or unlock your account.
    Staying safe online
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  • Action Fraud - Online reporting service
  • IT security
  • Safe browsing
  • Physical security
  • Identity theft
  • Online fraud
  • Viruses & trojans
  • Encryption
  • Password policy
  • Password hygiene
  • Email...
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    How to unlock your account

    Please visit the Password manger help page for details of how to unlock your account or reset your password.

     
    Accessing a generic account mailbox through Office 365

    If you are the account manager and know the password you can access the generic account in a web browser using the following steps:

    1. Visit http://mail.chi.ac.uk, or click on any email link on the University website 

    2. Input the username and password of the resource account. The...
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