Computer Basics 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved Table of Contents

Download 242.52 Kb.

Page	11/15
Date	20.10.2016
Size	242.52 Kb.
	#6574

1 ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Instant messaging

Instant messaging programs allow you to send and receive messages immediately.
When you are chatting with someone over an instant messaging program,
the person on the other end receives your messages immediately.
You can use these programs to communicate with several people at the same time.
A commonly used communication program is Windows Skype.
You can share pictures and other files through Windows Skype.
With some chat programs including Windows Skype you can talk to the person you are chatting with over a microphone.
This form of chat is called voice chat. You can also see the person you are talking to by using a device called a webcam.
This form of chat is called video chat.

Social media

You can build or join social groups with common interests by using social networking sites.

To use a social networking site, you need create an account and a profile.

This profile contains all the information that you want to share with your contacts.
With social networking sites you can share ideas, share files, view photos, and hold discussions.
Windows Live allows you to view highlights of updates from your contacts on Outlook, Skype and other social networks.
Some of the social networking sites also allow you to post job openings and promote products.

Knowledge check

Which communication program allows you to send and receive messages with attachments any time of day from anywhere around the world.

Instant messaging
Social Media

You can do instant video chat from any computer.

True

False

Answers –

#1 – You can send an email message with an attachment at any time of day from any computer with an Internet connection.
#2 – False. You need to have a webcam and a microphone in addition to an instant messaging program to do video chat.

Educational and entertainment programs

Computers can give you access to educational and entertainment programs that may not be available in your community.

Educational programs

You may want to learn a new language or work toward a college degree but you don’t have a school that offers the courses you want in your home town. With your computer you can find and download educational software that focuses on the lessons you want to study. Often these programs are designed to teach the course just like a school does, and offer audio/visual elements to make the learning experience more immersive or interactive. You can discover educational software that accommodates any age group or subject with a simple web search.

Entertainment programs

Entertainment options are nearly endless on your computer. Don’t have a movie theater or arcade in your town? You can find the latest games and movies from your computer while sitting at home and download them to watch anytime. You can do the same with music and video games. With a PC or laptop, you can also watch or listen to your music or movies on a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disk, depending on what your computer is compatible with.

Directory: sites
sites -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2
sites -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10
sites -> Glossary for Chapter 1 Algorithm
sites -> North Carolina Inclusion Initiative Mapping Where Children with ieps are Being Served Purpose
sites -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations
sites -> Physical custody of 1033 program property accountibility form statement of Physical Custody: By signing for the below 1033 property I am a Law Enforcement Officer of the aforementioned Law Enforcement Agency
sites -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program
sites -> Memorandum of agreement

Download 242.52 Kb.

Share with your friends:

1 ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15