Computer Concepts in Action

Unit 1: Technology in Your Life

Technology in Your Life

There are three events that many people never think about, but can have a serious impact on their computers: theft, damage, and data loss.

It is an unfortunate fact that computers are often the subject of theft and vandalism. Computers are becoming smaller and more convenient, which makes them easier to steal. There are several actions that you can take to help avoid the unnecessary loss of your equipment.

While today’s computers are a lot more rugged and durable than they were just a few years ago, it is still very easy to damage them accidentally. With some attention, you can protect your computer from damage caused by oversight or neglect.

Besides protecting your computer from physical damage, it is important to make sure that the data you store on the computer is safe as well. If someone does happen to break your computer, it is possible to repair it or get a new one. But the information on the computer may be irreplaceable. The best way to protect your data is to back it up (make copies of it).

The following exercise will help you find ways to better protect your computer from each of these events. To open the data file in Step 1, click on the link. If you are not able to download the file, ask your teacher for help.

  1. Open the data file ProtectingYourComputerPart1 (34.0K) .
  2. With your teacher’s permission, print the checklist.
  3. Read through all three parts of the checklist and place a check in each box that applies to the computers in your classroom.
  4. If there are any boxes left unchecked, think about ways you may be able to incorporate these tools or methods to protect your classroom computers from theft or damage.

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