Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics 

Computer Ethics is described as knowing the difference between right and wrong based on the approved standards of social and professional behavior. Are you choosing to do what is right?

Computer Awareness

1. Describe what the article is about? (Explain in full detail)

2. Are you securing private information and following the rules of confidentiality? (Why or Why not)

3. Now that you know the proper computer ethics what changes are you going to make? (Why)(Explain in detail) 

Mobile Gaming

Mobile Gaming Cash Grab

As mobile gaming becomes more and more popular, due to the release of a fun and addicting games. Mobile-game companies are finding ways to manipulate their user base and, in turn, getting themselves more dosh $$$. Fun fact; over 48 million people play games on smartphones and tablets, that’s over 48 million people that are at risk of being turned into unsuspecting cattle and herded into the slaughterhouse of mobile gaming, otherwise known as a cash grab or paywall. These cause players to pay a certain sum of money to either to continue playing or to skip a timer that prevents their actions from going through. This can vary throughout games, however, it all adds up. Clash of clans is one of the biggest competitors for the top spot in this scheme. With its alluring bait of being a “free game” when in reality, it’s the biggest cash grab you can think of. Clash of Clans isn’t the only one to watch out for however, games like Mafia, Candy Crush, and Farmville are all guilty of milking their player-base for money.

1. Research: What other popular mobile games include these cash grabbing techniques? Name 1 and describe what it does to get you to spend.
2. How much money have you sunk into mobile games? Or microtransactions in general?
3. What is your opinion on spending money on games that you paid for or already own? Make sure to make a detailed response.

Look at this Zynga games good or bad

Hyperspectral Imaging, Helping to Aid Cancer Research

        

                  

During the early 2000s, cancer research was nowhere near as advanced as it is today. Biologists studying cancer cells all came across the same issue--cancer cells were not living long enough to be closely studied and monitored. So, thus came the advancement of the hyperspectral microscope, allowing researchers to snap pictures of parts of the body afflicted with tumors.

Background How It Works

1. What does hyperspectral imaging identify? (How does it work)?
2. What are the positives of using hyperspectral imaging to identify cancers? Negatives?
3. What other diseases may hyperspectral imaging help to identify? (Hint: Neurological)
4. Other uses for hyperspectral imaging?

Crystal Data Storage

Diamond Storage         Crystal Storage

1. What does article on diamond storage talk about?(Explain in detail)
2. What does on crystal storage talk about?( Explain in detail)
3. What are the potential applications of the technology talked about in diamond storage?(Explain in detail) (Give examples)
4. What kind of effects is this kind of technology going to have on the modern world? (State your opinion with detail)(Back it up with information from the article)

Video Games Linked To Violence

There have been studies done with violent video games and its connection to violent behavior of young people. There is evidence of who kids play more violent games are more aggressive than others. There are some scientists though who are claiming there is not enough evidence to say violent games can lead kids to do criminal acts.

Video Game Violence Study of Violent Video Games

1. Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why)

2. Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not)

3. Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do)

USB Type-C vs. Apple Lightning

USB Type-C vs. Apple Lightning

USB Type-C vs Apple Lightning Connector Pros and Cons of Apple Lighting Connector

Pros and Cons of USB-C Connector

1) What features do you like on the Apple Lightning cord? (Explain in detail)

2) What would you add to the Apple Lightning cord to make it better for you?(Why)(Explain in detail)

3) What features do you like about the USB Type-C?(Why)(Explain in detail)

4) What would you add to the USB Type-C cord to make it better for you?(Why) ( Explain in detail)

5) Which charger (regardless of device) would you prefer to use? (Why)( Explain in detail with supporting evidence)

Selling Personal Data

Did you know that corporate companies have been selling your personal data to third-party companies? Read the following article to take a deeper look into what happens with your personal information. 

MSN Article        CNN Article        

1. What are the two following articles about? (Explain in detail)

2. What are these companies doing with the information they recover from you? (Explain in detail)

3. In your opinion do you think it is right that these companies sell your information? (Explain in detail) ( Why or Why not)