Introduction to Computer Concepts/Apps

Chapter 8

Digital Lifestyle:  Managing Digital Data and Devices

We will do this in class

Chapter 8 deals with a lot of information 'how' digital devices work.  Also, some of the information in the chapter, we have already covered. Plus a lot of the technology in the chapter is out of date.  So basically we are going to redo some of the topics in this chapter using tools like cnet.com, google.com, wired.com, etc.

Below are the topics we are going to research:

• Cell phones technology (including apps)
• Skype - whats new?
• Cell phone Security
• GPS Technology - The Power and the Threats
• Laptops, Netbooks,  and Tablets
• Virtual Phone Numbers, Virtual Credit Card Numbers
• NEW changes in Social Networking
• Social Media Tools
• Gadgets!!!  Love ‘em, Want ‘em … gotta have ‘em!!!!