Even when you are away from campus, you have technology resources available to you. Before traveling with your computer or mobile device, be sure to review our computing tips and security information.
Technology 支持 from 电子游戏软件 While Abroad
- 访问BC的技术支持网站.
- Contact the BC Technology Help Center for software and other technology help questions.
支持 from Apple, Dell, HP, or Other Computer Vendor
离开之前:
- Verify your laptop's warranty and repair information.
- Check the computer manufacturer’s website for repair information in the country to which you're traveling.
- Print and bring this information with you in case you experience any hardware problems abroad.
- 搜索 your computer vendor's website to learn how to get local technical support while abroad.
移动设备
无线服务供应商收费
在国外旅行时带着手机, be aware that there may be additional costs for using services outside the United States. Charges could apply not just to calls you make when traveling internationally, 还有发短信, 网页浏览, 发邮件, 公元前日历, 和其他互联网服务.
在你离开美国之前.S., check with your phone service provider to see what services will be available to you internationally and how much they cost. If you need to make adjustments to your plan to cover international services, do so before you leave.
适配器或转换器
Determine if you need adapters or converters for your devices. 确保你有合适的插头适配器. Modern laptops have "switching" power supplies that can use both standard AC and DC current in most countries, but wall outlets outside the United States are often a different style and may require you to use an adapter.
- 在您的笔记本电脑和智能手机上设置Eagle VPN. 当你把你的设备连接到国外的WiFi时, using Eagle VPN ensures that your data is securely sent over the internet. This is important, as most public WiFi networks cannot offer this protection.
- Setup BC两步验证 on the 智能手机/平板电脑 you plan to bring abroad.
- 获取“Duo 移动”应用程序: This app allows you to complete BC两步验证 even if you don’t have access to WiFi or a cellular network.
- 获取“Duo 移动”应用程序: This app allows you to complete BC两步验证 even if you don’t have access to WiFi or a cellular network.
- *更改密码. Change your BC Passwords and any passwords for internet services you use 如 Gmail or Facebook.
- 轻装旅行. If you don't absolutely need to bring a device (如 a laptop, 智能手机, 或平板电脑), 那就别带了. 这样可以保护设备, 以及这些设备上的信息, from theft or loss that could occur while traveling.
- Avoid bringing devices that contain private data.
- Faculty/工作人员: Talk to your Technology Consultant about obtaining a loaner laptop for your trip. This will limit the loss of both BC and personal data in the event the device is lost, 偷来的, 或者被官员没收.
NOTE: ID Finder is software on your BC-owned computer that scans for social security numbers and credit card numbers. You can run a manual scan before your trip to ensure your computer doesn't contain this type of confidential data. - If you bring private data, we recommend that you bring a 复制 加密USB存储设备上的数据. 如果加密的USB设备丢失或被盗, your data is inaccessible to whomever finds the device.
- Faculty/工作人员: Talk to your Technology Consultant about obtaining a loaner laptop for your trip. This will limit the loss of both BC and personal data in the event the device is lost, 偷来的, 或者被官员没收.
- 电子游戏正规平台软件. Updates often correct security vulnerabilities of your operating system or software. 因此，重要的是 总是 keep your software up-to-date, especially before traveling. (如果在国外需要电子游戏正规平台, download the updates directly from the software vendor’s website).
- 备份你的电脑. See uncsj.com/backup 查看选项和说明.
- 用密码保护你的设备. If you don’t already have a password setup to log into your computer, 平板电脑, 或智能手机, follow the manufacturer's instructions to add a password.
- *Be aware that foreign agencies in some counties may monitor or 复制 data from your devices without your knowledge or consent. If you have sensitive intellectual property that might have research or commercial value, 避免将其带入这些国家. 也, do not 复制 sensitive information onto a computer that has visited such a country and has not been examined by a security expert upon your return to the U.S. 访问 http://travel.状态.政府 浏览特定国家的旅游建议.
- 浏览安全网站. 安全网站从 http (注意最后的“s”)和NOT http. Only enter confidential and sensitive information on secure web pages.
- 小心点击弹出窗口. This is especially true while using untrusted hotel internet connections. Some pop-ups are actually scams designed to trick people into installing malicious software. 电子游戏正规平台软件 by going directly to the vendor’s website to avoid this type of scam.
- Don't use shared computers to login to accounts. 如果你使用不属于你的电脑, 比如在网吧里, 在图书馆, 甚至是朋友的电脑, 你必须假定它们不安全. 与使用任何共享计算机时一样, don't enter sensitive information 如 login information for Gmail, 银行, 或者信用卡. And never enter information 如 bank account numbers, 或者信用卡 numbers. 键盘记录, “shoulder surfing” and cameras pointed toward keyboards are common ways that credentials are compromised.
高级用户
如果你需要做网上银行, 商店, or manipulate sensitive data using someone else's computer, consider creating a bootable CD-ROM or thumb drive, 如 Knoppix，并为此目的随身携带. 通过从磁盘启动共享计算机, you will ensure that no malicious software is running on the computer and your data is secure.
- Reset your BC Passwords if you think your account has been compromised. You can reset your passwords yourself on 集市门户 within the “账户 and Personal Info” section of the “My 服务” tab. If you need additional help, contact the BC Help Center at 617-552-4357 or email help.center@uncsj.com.
*重置密码. 当你回到美国的时候.S.，你应该重设密码. 如果密码 是 当你在国外的时候, changing them upon your return will render the 偷来的 ones useless.