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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues At what age do you give a child a cell-phone?: 2 of 42
It could be argued with reasonable assurance that no parent wants their child to be in danger. However, the debate starts when people try to determine the best strategies for keeping their children safe and sound. Some parents would honestly feel most safe if they could keep the children restricted to the confines of the ho... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 2 of 31
Computers have become intertwined with almost every aspect of people's lives. While there are still plenty of people who live relatively "technology-free", there are those who would have a difficult time if they were away from their computer or other technological tools for a day. Some people might even find themselves goin... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Will Apple's iPhone revolutionize mobile computing?: 2 of 16
The Apple iPhone is certainly an innovative product. A personal communications device that literally has "the world" at it's fingertips in terms of information and digital access. The interface is very interesting, the touch-screen is fairly intuitive, and the seamless integration with other Apple products has made it a very ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Comparing laptop computers to desktop computers: 1 of 6
Computers have continued their dominance of the workplace and the home environment as people use technology for everything, including finances, presentations, entertainment, and scheduling. When selecting computers, people often start with answering a key question: Laptop or desktop? This particular decision impacts many othe... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players Best MP3 players for kids: 1 of 6
Twenty years ago the "Walkman" came on the scene, and worried parents declared it to be the end of civilization as we knew it. Suddenly kids were walking around with headphones on, detached from the rest of the world as they retreated into their audio solitude. If you tried to talk to them, they would say, "WHAT?" above the d... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Negative effects of the Internet: 4 of 21
The development and expansion of the Internet has, without a doubt, changed the way that modern society functions. People do almost everything with and through the Internet. Individuals and organizations communicate with each other, they conduct business, they are entertained, and they obtain a variety of information throug... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?: 7 of 36
Public domainSocial networking sites like MySpace and Facebook and video sites like YouTube are accessible to the public. All people need is an Internet connection and a web browser. Therefore, on some level, they are fair game for anyone to peruse and make judgments based on the contents. Whether this is fair or not is entir... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade eBay do's and don'ts: 5 of 25
The eBay online auction site has been a tremendous opportunity for many people who have wanted an easy and efficient way of selling their products. The site literally functions like the world's biggest garage sale, as millions of people might "stop by." In addition, businesses of all shapes and sizes have taken advantage of... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 17 of 72
I teach classes at the college level. Truthfully, I haven't actually verified this, but I can say with almost complete confidence that every one of my students carries a cell phone. Does this mean that they are controlled by technology? Perhaps. I do know that a decade ago this would not have been the case. The question is, w... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Making the switch from PC to Mac: 2 of 8
Switching from the PC to the Mac is not as daunting as it was even a few years ago. While the systems remain unique, there are many similarities that allow for the sharing of files and programs across platforms. Still, the process does not happen instantly so it is important that you do a few things before making the switch. ... More..