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  1. 1Output deviceAllows data to be inputted into a system.
    E.G. TV screen, speakers.
  2. 2HardwarePhysical components that make up a computer system.
    e.g Monitor, motherboard
  3. 3SoftwareSoftware can be difficult to describe because it is "virtual," or not physical like computer hardware. Instead, software consists of lines of code written by computer programmers that have been compiled into a compute programme.
  4. 4Pay to view ServicesAre subscription based services where you pay a monthly or one off fee for digital TV services that include
    - Satellite channels and other services
    - Cable TV and other services
    - Digital terrestrial TV and other services
  5. 5Interactive servicesAvailable using the internet and some cable/ satellite systems
    - Online betting
    - Online dating
    - Online voting
  6. 6Online BettingOn the internet there are large number of betting websites, containing casino like games such as roulette and poker.
  7. 7Advantages of Online BettingNo need to pick up winnings - added to your debit card account
    Quicker - Do not need to travel to betting shop
  8. 8Disadvantages of Online bettingIt can become addictive
    People may gamble mote than they usually would with the use of a debit card instead of cash
  9. 9Online DatingOn the internet there is a huge amount of dating sites, adding convienence to people with busy lives who can find out information about potential partners through profiles of users.
  10. 10Advantages of Online Dating- Some people are shy and might find it hard to meet people.
    - Many people are busy and its a faster way to meet people.
  11. 11Disadvantages of Online Dating- Trustworthiness- People may not be who other people think they are
    - They may be meeting lots of other people
  12. 12Online votingIf young people could vote online via the internet, it would encourage and make it easier for them to get involved in the voting system.
  13. 13Advantages to Online Voting- Encourages more people to vote
    - Results would be obtained faster
  14. 14Disadvantages of Online Voting- Not eveyone has a computer or the internet
    - Good security systems would be needed
  15. 15GamingYou can play games on the computer and by using special consoles, to play fast action computer games it is necessary to use:
    - A fast processor
    - A large screen
    - High quality graphics card
  16. 16Advantages of Gaming- Can make learing fun
    - Multi-player games encourgae team work
    - Could lead to employment as a graphic designer / programmer.
  17. 17Disadvantages to Gaming- Can be addictive
    - School work can suffer
    - Could courage violence
    - Little physical activity
    - Health problems such as RSI
  18. 18Input Devices Used In Gaming- A joystick
    - A games controller
    - A steering wheel controller
  19. 19Output Devices Used In Gaming- Television
    - Speakers
  20. 20Digital PhotographyPixel - A dot of light forming a digital image
    Mega pixel - One million pixels (One million dots of lights)
  21. 21What tools do you use in Photo Editing- Re-sizing
    - Cropping
    - Applying Filters
  22. 22Input devices in Digital Photography- Image sensor
    - USB
    - Memory card
  23. 23Storage devices in Digital Photography- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
    - Compact Flash (CF) Cards
    - Memory sticks

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