Remote Working
You will also find further information on :
- Accessing Business Systems remotely
- Remote working support
All Staff
Computer equipment
You will need one of the following:
- Windows 10, or, macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later, University provided laptop
- Windows 10, or, macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later, home machine
For Linux requirements please see the ‘Research’ section below.
Updating your University laptop when working remotely
Staff need to connect to the VPN once a week for at least an hour to ensure their University laptops get required updates in order to keep themselves and their work secure. Further information on connecting to the VPN can be found below in the ‘VPN’ section.
Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor (Optional)
A separate mouse, keyboard and monitor are conducive to a healthy way of working. Remember to take home a mouse and keyboard should you wish to use them and do not currently have any of your own at home.
Headset with a microphone (Optional)
If you are planning on attending Teams meetings then you will need:
- University provided headset (to take home)
- Personal headset
- Device speakers (if no headset)
Alternatively, you can use the Teams app on a University mobile device or a personal mobile device to take part in Teams meetings.
Broadband Internet Connection
You will need access to a broadband internet connection in order to connect to essential University services, systems and tools effectively.
Printing and File Management
We recommend that you print as little as possible when working remotely. Any printed documents that include confidential information should be brought back to the University and treated as confidential waste.
Files copied onto personally-owned computers (including synchronising your OneDrive for Business) will need to be deleted. Further guidance on this will be provided as part of forthcoming return to work documentation.
VPN – Do I need it?
A VPN is used to access specific systems when off campus that cannot be accessed directly. However, you don’t need the VPN for most services when working remotely.
You can access most of the tools you need off campus without the need for the VPN. Only people needing access to certain internal University systems will need to use the VPN. Accessing your Email, Calendar, Teams and OneDrive is all available without the use of the VPN.
Source: https://www.reading.ac.uk/digital-technology-services/remote-working#allstaff
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