Maintain My MiWorkspace Workstation - Best Practice

Environment

MiWorkspace

Issue

To provide best practice tips for system health for MiWorkspace customers

Resolution

Weekly Windows

• Click the yellow Block M icon in the toolbar/taskbar to run Software Center/Managed Software Center
  • Check if there are any outstanding updates.
    1. Click on the Updates section for new updates.
    2. Click on Installation Status section for failed updates that need to be retried.
    3. Restart your machine for those that require a restart.

Weekly Macs

• Click the Updates tab for new updates.
• Restart your machine. Security updates typically require a reboot to fully installed.

As needed

• Install the latest OS updates.
• Regularly restart your computer
  • Schedule a convenient time (before starting work or at the end of the day).
  • Restarting can solve many unexplained issues.

NOTE:  Apple and Microsoft stop supporting old operating systems and discontinue security patching. By not upgrading, you are putting your data and the data of the University at risk.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.