Checking E-Mail on Microsoft Outlook through a Government Computer
             In today's society, the Internet is commonplace in almost every home. It is the way that people communicate with each other and conduct business. The Internet is a fast and efficient way to get information and news around the globe. It is a rarity to see anyone that does not have e-mail or the Internet. I would not be able to conduct my business without the service of e-mail. In my particular job as a recruiter for the Army, I am placed away from my leadership. They are unable to be near me on a daily basis. My superiors pass their guidance to me through my e-mail, so I have to check it every morning.
             I have to start in the morning by first starting up my computer. I have an IBM laptop that is furnished to me by the government. There are a few steps that I do have to go through each morning before being able to get to my e-mail. The security mangers for the Army have several steps in place for me in order to keep viruses and hackers out of our databases. The computers for recruiting command have protected programs that contain social security numbers inside.
             After the computer has completed the checks, I am prompted to place in my controlled access card and my secure pin. This enables no one else to be able to get into my computer. Once complete, I then come to my desktop screen. The process is not short and you do have to be patient.
             The Army has now jumped into the new times, by leaving behind the data line connection and become wireless. The wireless is much faster. On the left hand side of the computer an antenna is plugged into the laptop. In order to extend, you must merely press on it and it slides out. Once it has been let out, there is an icon on the computer that says gocom launcher. After right clicking on the icon, you must then click open. Directly after, a box will appear that says connecting. It is trying to find the signal from ...