Computer systems in daily life

A computer system that well all use in our daily lives, and manages to be consume our life, is the smart phone. The smart phone is a computer system due to its ability to perform multiple sets of instructions at a time and be able to retain all of the information inputted into the device. Though this device is limited by the amount of input and software it accepts, it still is a very useful system that is used by millions of people all around the globe. The first cell phone was developed in 1973, by a man named Martin Cooper. This system is so common in our daily lives that some elementary school students have mastered these devices and are taking their own parents to school over this new technology. The smart phone is easily personalized. Any user can find the setting that fits them best and utilize it within their phone, making their life easier. While the cell phone has been around for forty one years now, the smart phone technology has only been around since 1993. The first time a phone with smart phone capabilities showed up was in the IBM Simon Personal Communicator. Without the Smart phone system, life would change drastically. Individuals would probably socially interact with strangers in order to get to know one another over trying to send them a friend request through popular social media websites. Since a good majority of people prefer to text or send email over call, without the system people would have to actually get out and meet with one another in the real world versus the virtual reality that most of us all live in today. Even if we would hate to admit it, most of us are so attached to our beloved phones that we check them regularly. Most people check their phones every five to ten minutes, and use it as a way to get out of awkward social situations. With the use of smart phones and the availability of this product. It comes with a vast amount of privacy problems. People use their phones for everything, from messaging friends on social media to buying products on the internet. Uploading all this information to your personal device opens yourself up to potential cybercrime. A computer hacker can access anything in your phones storage. For example pictures, video, credit card numbers, schedules, bank account passwords, and plenty more. This leaves the vast majority of smart phone users to be cautious of what they decide is worth putting on their device. The whole world could get a hold of that information if that individual is not carful enough.

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