News tagged with computer use

Internet usage patterns may signify depression

(Phys.org) -- In a new study analyzing Internet usage among college students, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have found that students who show signs of depression tend to use the Internet differently ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

March Madness or March badness: Policies can help employees know limits on tracking scores online or with phone

It's NCAA Tournament time and that means finding a game or score online during the workday can be just a click away.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How games can lead to a radical redesign of everyday computer use

For many people, daily computer use might lead to complaints about a sore back, carpal tunnel or lost data. For Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) Associate Professor Katherine Isbister, glazed eyes and ...

Technology / Software

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

South Korea tops digital literacy rankings

Young South Koreans, and girls, learn the best from computers and the Internet according to a survey of 15 year-olds in 19 countries, the OECD said on Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Risky online behavior common

(AP) -- Big companies such as Citigroup and Sony have been the targets of major hacking attacks. Yet a new survey finds that regular people are also prime and often unsuspecting targets.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Code green: Energy-efficient programming to curb computers' power use

Soaring energy consumption by ever more powerful computers, data centers and mobile devices has many experts looking to reduce the energy use of these devices. Most projects so far focus on more efficient cooling systems ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Home security is going high-tech to counter housing bust

While almost every other piece of the consumer electronics business has gotten wired and then wireless over the last 10 years, home security systems have remained stubbornly low-tech.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 28, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Internet addiction center opens in US

(AP) -- Ben Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game "World of Warcraft." As a result, he flunked out of the University of Iowa.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0