CIS 1000 Chapter 1: Chapter 1
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Chapter 1 why computers matter to you: becoming computer literate. Becoming a savvy computer user and consumer: avoid hackers and viruses, protect your privacy, understand the real privacy and security risks, use the internet wisely. Now that the personal computer is such a large part of our lives, knowing how to analyze, choose, purchase, and maintain your own computer system is a required skill for success in the academic and business worlds. Being a savvy consumer will help you accomplish all the goals on this and the following slide. It will save you money, make you more productive, help you protect your identity, and ensure that you have a working system when you need it. As technology evolves, you will also be able to keep up and adapt: avoid online annoyances, maintain your computer, make good purchase decisions, integrate the latest technology.