Andrew is a fourteen-year-old gamer. He loves playing computer games and, like most of the other preteens and teens, seems to have been born with a controller in his hand. Until recently, though, gaming was a solitary experience. He could play against the computer, or with a friend sitting next to him.... Read More
We are living in exponential times. Over one billion people in the world have access to the Internet. The population of the United States in 2006 was 299 million. Approximately 220 million Americans now have access the Internet and 40% have high speed access. Children go to the Internet for information,... Read More
I have a dirty secret. I've never cleaned my computer. Sure, I've dusted my monitor, but I haven't taken off the cover or tried to reach the crumbs lurking inside my keyboard. And I honestly don't know the difference between pressurized air dusters and compressed air cleaners.
"Your computer could fry if you don't keep it clean," says... Read More
This November the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) hosted its 7th Annual Conference. The goal of the conference was to share information on how to address bullying in schools. This year’s theme was specific to cyber bullying and the trend of bullying through social media and the Internet. Cyber bullying... Read More
When Is Downloading Music on the Internet Illegal?
By: Vangie Beal
Posted: 12-22-2004 , Last Updated: 09-01-2010
Are stiff fines and prison time worth the risk for consumers?
So your daughter wants the new Black Eyed Peas CD, or perhaps you're looking to make a nice Christmas music compilation for playing over the holidays. For many people it is as simple as opening one of many... Read More
Multiplayer computer and video games are fun but not risk-free
Playing games online with other people is great fun but you need to take care.
What are multiplayer games?
Many computer and video games can be played online against other players over the internet. This is good fun and human players are better competition than a computer-controlled... Read More
The computerized piracy of video did not become common until recently. In the past, an entire movie took up at least two CDs. And even then, the quality was not very good. But with the invention of video compression formats, it is possible to fit an entire movie on on CD, with near TV quality. Or, with lower quality, it is possible to fit two or more movies on one... Read More
