Computer addictions
the compulsive use of digital technologies such as the Internet, video games, online gambling, and pornography
Computer-based violence
acts of interactive simulated violence provided by computer games
Digital Etiquette/Netiquette
using digital technologies in a manner that is respectful to others
Digital Life
the influence of digital technologies on the manner in which people live their lives
Distracted Driving
when drivers focus on their cell phones or other distractions rather than on the road
Ergonomics
the study of designing the work environment and positioning computer equipment in a healthy manner
Information Overload
inability to cope with the huge amount of information
Pervasive Computing
the ability to access computing and information technologies at any time, in any place
RSI: Repetitive Stress Injury
occurs when a particular physical motion is repeated frequently, to the point of injur
Ubiquitous Computing
a culture where digital technologies are embedded in the environment, making interaction with the technologies second nature
Virtual Reality
headsets allow the viewer to virtually enter environments
Zetabyte
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
Glossary: Digital Life