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Topic 2 Home Entertainment
What is an input device? Needed for data to be inputted into a system e.g. Remote control unit, keypad or keyboard.
What is an output device? Allows data out of the system e.g. monitor, motherboard.
What is hardware? Physical components that make up a computer system e.g. monitor, motherboard.
What is software? Software 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 computer program e.g. programs, applications, scripts and instruction sets.
What are pay to view services? Are subscription based services where you can 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..
What are interactive services? They are available using the Internet and some cable/satellite systems. E.g. Online Betting, Online Dating and Online Voting.
What is online betting? On the Internet there are a large number of betting websites, containing casino like games such as roulette and poker.
Advantages of online betting -No need to pick up winnings- added to your debit card account. -Quicker- do not need to travel to betting shop.
Disadvantages of online betting -Can become addictive. -People may gamble more than they usually would with the use of a debit card instead of cash.
What is online dating? On the Internet there is a huge amount of dating sites, adding convenience to people with busy lives who can find out information about potential partners through profiles of users.
Advantages of online dating -Some people are shy and might find it hard to meet people. -Many people are busy and it's a faster way to meet people.
What is online voting? If young people could vote online via the Internet, it would encourage and make it easier for them to get involved in the voting system.
Advantages of online voting -Encourages more people to vote. -Results would be obtained faster.
Disadvantages of online voting -Not everyone has a computer or internet. -Good security systems would be needed.
Disadvantages of online dating -Trustworthiness- people may not be who they seem to be and send you a picture that may not be of them. -They may be meeting lots of other people.
What is gaming? You 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 and a high quality graphics card.
Advantages of gaming -Can make learning fun. -Multi-player games encourages teamwork.. -Could lead to employment as a graphic designer/programmer.
Disadvantages of gaming. -Can be addictive. -School work can suffer. -Could encourage violence. -Little physical activity. -Health problems such as RSI.
Input and output devices in gaming. Input: Joystick Games controller Steering wheel controller. Output: TV Speakers..
What is a pixel and a megapixel? A pixel is a dot of light forming a digital image. Megapixels are one million pixels.
What is a digital camera? Allows the person to photograph images on their camera and transfer them to a computer.
What is photo editing software? Allows you to edit a digital image by: Resizing Cropping Applying filters
What are input devices in digital photography? Secure digital cards CompactFlash cards. Memory sticks.
Output devices in digital photography LCD screen Printer Digital photo frame Mobile phone screen
What is a webcam? A digital camera which is used to capture still images and video images (moving images).
What is a social networking site? A website that is used to communicate with friends, family and to make new friends and contacts.
What are examples of webcams being used across the globe? Distance Learning Advertising Checking on children in nurseries. Checking on the weather globally.
Examples of social networking Facebook Myspace Bebo Twitter
Advantages of social networking Friend comments; contacting friends globally; adding photos; having groups; emails; videos; music; profiles and blogs.
Disadvantages of social networking Addiction Paedophiles surfing social networks Sharing too much information Identity theft
What is MP3? Music file format that uses compression to reduce the file size considerably, which is why MP3 file format is popular with portable music players such as iPods and mobile phones.
What are downloads? Where you transfer files off a website and then store them on your computer or portable music player.
Advantages of Internet Radio Good quality of sound. Can listen to the radios globally. Listen to programmes you have missed.
Disadvantages of Internet Radio Need a broadband connection The service is not completely reliable.
Advantages of digital music Internet downloads; can just buy certain tracks; can load music onto portable players; greater choice of music; faster to get hold of music; saves travelling to the shop/cheaper.
Disadvantages of digital music Illegal file sharing Illegal downloads Could be denied Internet access
Advantages of mobile phones Can be contacted in case of emergencies Plans can be changed at the last minute Parents feel children are safer with them
Disadvantages of mobile phones Can cause accidents/ using them whilst driving is illegal Use can disturb others Could be damaging to health.
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