How has the “digital age” affected my life?
The digital age has come a long way from regular phones to cell phones. Not many people are getting or keeping land line phones. Then with music there are Cd's but yet not many people still buy them you can buy it all online. I wasn't that old when the other older technology was around. My parents still did have that stuff, like the record player, the bag cell phone the big box TV, and the type writer, and to see what it was and what it is now is pretty cool. Hard to imagine what else can change.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Storage
4. What are the computer's main storage devices, and how can I evaluate whether they match my needs?
Storage devices for a computer system include a hard drive, an SSD drive, and a flash drive. Hard drives have the largest storage capacity of any storage device and are the most economical. Newer SSD drives have the fastest access time and data transfer rate of all nonvolatile storage options. Portable flash drives allow easy transfer of 64GB or more of data from machine. To determine the storage capacity your system needs, calculate the amount of storage your software needs to reside on your computer
ICloud
iCloud stores your music, photos, documents, and more and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. Automatic, effortless, and seamless — it just works.
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. And that’s plenty of room, because of the way iCloud stores your content. Your purchased music, movies, apps, books, and TV shows, as well as your Photo Stream, don’t count against your free storage. Since your mail, documents, Camera Roll, account information, settings, and other app data don’t use as much space, you’ll find that 5GB goes a long way. And if you need more storage, you can easily purchase a storage upgrade right from your device.
iCloud is so much more than a hard drive in the sky. It makes it quick and effortless to access just about everything on the devices you use every day. iCloud automatically and securely stores your content so it's always available to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. It gives you access to your music, movies, apps, latest photos, and more from whichever device you happen to be using. And it keeps your email, contacts, and calendars up to date across all your devices. No syncing required. No management required. In fact, no anything required. iCloud does it all for you
iCloud is easy to use, and setting it up is no exception. It takes only a few steps before all your important stuff is up to date on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Desktops vs. laptops
In a presentation in Dublin, Ireland in March 2010, Google sales chief Jim Haley stated that desktops would be irrelevant in three years (
SiliconRepublic.com). Smartphones, notebooks, and the amount of information available online will converge to create a different kind of future than what we’ve known, according to Haley. Do you agree? Why or why not? What impact would that have on the types of hardware and software that are the most in demand?I disagee with this. I think that desktops might not be as popular but i think they are more durable then like the smart phone and the other items. The desktop stays in one place unlike the other items that might be able to be thrown around and dropped. Which causes them to not work and not last long.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
System Software
1. System software is the set of program that helps run the
computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the
computer’s hardware devices. From the moment you turn your computer on to the
time you shut it down, you are interacting with system software. System
software consists of two primary types of program: the operating system and
utility programs.
2. Operating systems can be categorized by the type of
device in which they are installed into. First operating system is, Real Time Operating
System also referred to as embedded systems, requires minimal user interaction.
The programs are written specifically for the needs of the devices and their
functions. Another operating system is the multiuser operating system also
known as Network operating system Enables more than one user to access the
computer system at one time by efficiently handling and prioritizing requests
from multiple users. Third operating system is the latest version of Microsoft Windows
and Mac OS X can be considered network operating systems; they enable users to
set up networks in homes and small businesses. Last operating system UNIX, UNIX
is a multiuser, multitask operating system, primarily with mainframes.
3. Some common operating systems for a smartphone is Symbian
by Nokia, Blackberry by RIM, windows Mobile by Microsoft , iPhone OS X by
apple, Android by Google, and webOS by Palm.
I have never heard of Jing before, seems interesting to use though.
Jing is simple and free, Jing is the perfect way to enhance your fast-paced
online conversations. Create images and videos of what you see on your computer
screen, and then share them instantly! You use Jing by taking a snapshot of
your computer screen to get an image of what you see, and share with everyone.
You can also record up to 5 minutes of screen shots. This site would be best
used for businesses because they can add notated screenshots to all your online
conversations, or create a quick tutorial video you can share with the entire
company. Get everyone on the same page with Jing. It can also be used for students;
teachers can give their students the information they need, when they need it.
Use Jing to record your feedback as you grade papers, or take a snapshot to
share with your class. Your students can even use it to collaborate, or ask
questions!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Application software
The main application software that I use is Microsoft word. I’m sure everyone uses, it is a good application to use. It is an application that is a word processor allowing people to use it for main different ways. I use it for school when I have to write a paper it is easier then writing it out, makes it easier for the teacher to read it. Another advantage is using it to make signs for different events. Being able to hand them out and hang them up. My last advantage that I find in Microsoft word is that it helps you spell words correct. Sometimes if I’m not sure on a spelling I will open it up and type the word just to see if I spelled the word right. Other students should use this when writing papers or any kind of document that should be neat instead of writing it out.
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