Essays on Computer Studies

How Elderly Persons can be influenced to become Active Users of Smartphones to Communicate with Peers and Younger Aged Groups via the Use of Web 2.0 Technologies (Student’s Email Address)

ABSTRACT

The generational gap between younger age groups and senior persons who use mobile technology has been well documented. It is the purpose of this paper to document the challenges that senior persons face as it relates to the use of mobile technology. In addition, this research paper will reveal how mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be used to improve or enhance their social interactions ...

Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays”

(Student’s Full Name) Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays”

Summary

The article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays” essentially discusses the significance of conducting research on users’ behaviors while scrolling on touch sensitive displays. Zhao et. al. argue that although panning and flicking of touch sensitive displays are similar to traditional scrolling methods used on devices which do not possess touch sensitive displays, they, in essence, require a multi-step method that is not as simple as using indirect input techniques such as “rolling the mouse wheel or dragging the ...

Introduction

Technology is currently part and parcel of the everyday life. As such, people need to venture into careers that will ensure they meet the competitiveness of the market. Technology is applicable in various sectors such as dispatch of information, banking and learning. The course entails the coding of firmware and programs applied in embedded software, coding of information protection and cryptography (Chubin, May, & Babco, 2005). Computer engineering technology is a profession that combines a variety of computer science, information technology that is necessary in development of computer software and hardware. The computer engineering professionals are always equipped with skills in ...