Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Post #8

An issue that is really important that the book discussed is computer security issues. There are a multitude of viruses that can damage the software on someone’s computer. These viruses include: boot sector viruses, file viruses, and macro viruses. There are also malicious software programs and worms. One way to combat these viruses is to use passwords on your computer, and make sure you have anti-virus software.

I have not really acquired any new skills since last class. I have dealt with powerpoint many times, especially in high school. I remember how all of the teachers I had stressed that powerpoint was the “new thing” that everyone needed to learn, and learn well. Either way, refreshing my memory on powerpoint will be useful in my career because teachers often use powerpoint slides to help them with lectures, and I plan to do the same.

In the spirit of the holiday, I would like to take this section and say HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I am not quite sure what I will be doing for Halloween yet because I have a research paper due tomorrow. Hopefully, though, I will be able to shell it out in the afternoon so I won’t need to work on it tonight and I can go out. I am really excited about going to see my two-year-old nephew tonight, though. We are dressed the same (we are both lions). So I know I’m going to be going on a total picture frenzy. Anyway, be safe and have fun today!

4 comments:

Brittani's Mind said...

Thanks for the wish for a better week. So far it has been much better. Well I hope you find something to do for Halloween. Have a fun time!!:)

My Notes said...

I remember my teacher's raving about power point too. Its just the norm now and its so crazy how it was new technology just a few years ago.

kristinat said...

i had such a good halloween! i was a farm girl and my boyfriend was a cow! it was soo funny and cute!

Bethry said...

I found power point to be the easiest thing we did because I used it a lot in middle and high school too!