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__ Games  __ __ Photography  __ __ Music __ __ Creating Own Music  __ __ Digital Television  __ __ Teletext  __ __ Mobile Phones  __ __ Advantages of Mobile Phones  __ __ Disadvantages of Mobile Phones  __ __ Internet  __ __ Betting, Voting & Online Booking Systems  __ __ Advantages of Online Shopping  __ __ Disadvantages of Online Shopping  __ __ Online Banking  __ __ Advantages of Online Banking  __ __ Disadvantages of Online Banking  __ __ Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale (EFTPOS)  __ __ Security  __
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 * Good graphics look life like with good graphics.
 * Games can be played online and offline.
 * Computer used for games has to be very good like with its graphics and sound maybe HD screen.
 * Games that come out today will be gone by tomorrow upgraded versions will continuously emerge.
 * New digital photography concerned with use of semi-conductors to measure amount of light needed.
 * In addition developer is no longer needed and the user can complete the tasks at home for free.
 * Photographs can be stored on a hard drive or on removable storage devices making transport of pictures easier and can be manipulated on relevant photo software.
 * Digital Cameras have abilities that conventional cameras do not have like adjusting brightness, resize images, adjust colour in images or change colour schemes.
 * Digital photographs can be easily shared across the internet on image sharing sites in addition they can also be sent by e-mail.
 * Digital photos can be printed out in photo quality using special printers and photographic printer paper.
 * Like other new technologies digital photography can lead to cameras becoming outdated and fast becoming obsolete.
 * Camera Technology has also led to a rise in Cyber-Bullying.
 * Internet has made sharing music easier than before but copyright infringements have resulted as a result of websites like Limewire.
 * Napster was shut down because of illegal copies of Metallica’s tracks.
 * Apple iTunes allows for music downloading but they can only be heard on the computer they were downloaded to.
 * MP3 Players are popular because they are portable and can be taken anywhere.
 * MP3 files are compressed to a tenth of their size and still have CD quality.
 * MP3 Players are attractive targets for mugging and theft.
 * 1970’s music recorded in studios could not be edited after it was recorded.
 * Nowadays using MIDI sequencers and keyboards music could be captured on Sibelius and Cubase software.
 * Editing of tracks then becomes easy changes can be made to the tempo, even the instruments.
 * Notator software allows for notes to be inputted using traditional devices singularly.
 * Sound Wave Editors is software used to get rid of background noise in the track.
 * British Sky Broadcasting is the most popular example of Digital TV in the United Kingdom.
 * Virgin Media, BT Vision, ntl:home and Freeview are other UK examples.
 * Digital TV comes from satellite or cable or terrestrial aerial.
 * Digital TV offers other services which might cost extra like PPV, Games, Betting, Shopping, Movies, Sports Events and ON-Demand programmes.
 * Problems associated with Digital TV could be less social interactivity and high costs.
 * It was developed in the 1970s to provide news, information, weather, sport and TV Listings.
 * Available for the analogue channels: BBC Ceefax, Teletext on ITV and Channel 4 & 5 Text.
 * Its limited to 999 pages, provides subtitles on p888 but it needs best signal or it’s corrupted.
 * Digital Text has replaced Teletext on Digital Television conventional Teletext is a one way service but Digital Text services provide a dual service.
 * They were introduced in 1983 nowadays they are owned by almost everyone.
 * Quick way of communicating with people who are not near a landline this can also be done through a Short Messaging Service (SMS)
 * Pictures and videos can be sent through a Multimedia Messaging Service.
 * Mobiles can access the internet through a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
 * Communicate with people anywhere where the network signal can reach.
 * Accessories with mobiles include games, Personal Digital Assistants, internet access.
 * Japanese government uses the mobile phone network to warn of oncoming earthquakes.
 * They are dependant on batteries that can deplete quickly when using extra features.
 * Network coverage does not extend across the whole UK let alone internationally.
 * Mobile phones may cause health problem due to the radiation they emit.
 * Also mobile phones are also attractive targets for muggers and thieves.
 * Internet is a Wide Area Network connected together by Gateways making it one network.
 * Internet Service Providers like AOL, Freeserve (Orange UK)
 * Browsing Software is also needed examples include Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, AOL Explorer and Google Chrome all have differently levels of functionality.
 * The internet can be thoroughly searched using search engines like Yahoo and Ask Jeeves.
 * Utility Problems like Virus Scanners and Malware removal tools can be downloaded from the internet, but malware commonly originates from the internet anyway.
 * Updates from the maker of the system are available online also along with remedies and software patches.
 * Communication is easy on the internet you can post messages on forums as well as the instant messaging services and e-mail.
 * e-mail has its advantages it can be sent and received almost instantly and messages can be sent to multiple recieptants, e-mail can send attachments and it’s for free.
 * Internet opened up a world of possibilities shopping online, banking, betting etc.
 * Betting across the internet is open for business 24/7 with no need to leave the home or talk to other people.
 * Booking tickets online is an example of Real Time Transactions where the user is in total control of the transaction the user is shown a seating plan to choose his seat personally.
 * There is no need to queue up to pay because it’s done via credit cards online.
 * However people worry about risking financial details over the internet due to fraud.
 * High demands for events might lead to system overloads and critical system failure.
 * Price Comparison sites enable users to find the best deal.
 * Shopping Online can happen anytime and from security of the user’s home.
 * Online shopping offer home delivery services making accessibility good for the disabled.
 * Sites may store customer credit details for future use with the site.
 * Online shopping sites offer protection from hackers using secure servers and authentication checks.
 * Phishing websites and malware used to seize credit details are a very real threat online.
 * Customers cannot see what they are buying before they pay for it.
 * Delivery Costs are very expensive from some websites.
 * Destroyer pricing online can result in the decline of High Street shopping centres.
 * Online Banking is about making payments over the internet and managing finances outside of the bank.
 * Customers will need security codes as well as safety precautions like firewalls and phishing filters as well as standard Virus and Spyware protection.
 * The user can pay bills and transfer money from the security of their own home.
 * The service is available anytime and from anywhere with an internet connection.
 * It saves on travel outgoing and return journeys to the bank.
 * Hacking and phishing is always a major threat to online banking.
 * In addition the costs of your broadband connection need to be paid for using Online Banking.
 * Banks can move the user’s money from one account to another using computer networks.
 * This is useful for the user because cash in hand is no longer necessary.
 * EFTPOS means buying goods with a credit card.
 * Payment methods need some sort of validation this is usually associated with credit cards and the chip and pin system or a unique security code for the system.
 * It is important that security measures are taken when going online and using personal financial details of customers.