Computer Fears and Anxieties
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The document discusses common anxieties people have with technology and provides tips to reduce anxiety. It addresses concerns about constant changes requiring updates, unfamiliar technical terms, distraction and too much information online, cybersecurity and privacy issues, fear of breaking hardware, devices becoming obsolete, and general feelings of anxiousness. The main tips suggested are to embrace change, ask questions when unsure of terms, focus only on needed information, be cautious of oversharing personal data online, remember devices can withstand accidents, only purchase what meets needs, keep software updated, and get help from someone more knowledgeable.
Computer Fears and Anxieties
- 1. Computer Fears and Anxieties Northaven Technology Committee Valerie Hill
- 2. #1 Constant Change: updates, installs, etc
- 3. Anxiety-Reducing TIP Embrace new paths! Keep moving and adapting… Letting go of the need to “master” everything.
- 4. #2 Nomenclature- all those techie terms! DEVICES: PC, Laptop, Smartphone, ereader, mp3 Player, tablet, Chromebook, Nook INTERNET: Wifi, 3g 4g 5g Operating Systems: Windows 10, MacOS or Android, Apple iOs
- 5. Anxiety-Reducing TIP Don’t be afraid to ask. Nobody knows everything.
- 6. #3 Distraction! TOO much information
- 7. Anxiety-Reducing TIP ● Stay focused on the information you need ● IGNORE the clutter- ads, pop-ups ● Turn it off!
- 8. #4
- 9. Anxiety-Reducing TIP for Cybersecurity Observe your finances. Guard your pocketbook…then relax. Safe site LOCK on website
- 10. #5 Privacy Concerns ● Surveillance cameras ● Terms of Service ● Phishing scams ● Data mining ● Cookies & Browsing history ● GPS mapping ● Social media settings
- 11. Anxiety-Reducing TIP Be a good citizen both digitally and physically. Be cautious and aware of “oversharing” Get outside and enjoy the day! Eat or share a cookie!
- 12. #6 Fear of the Hardware (Will I break it?)
- 13. Anxiety-Reducing TIP Computers should be used to help you…. They are fairly sturdy! An accident could happen but... “Don’t cry over spilled milk”.
- 14. #7 Obsoletion Is my computer out- of- date?
- 15. Anxiety-Reducing TIP ● Don’t overspend ● Only buy tech that serves your needs ● Keep your OS (operating system) up- to-date ● Hardware does wear out or become obsolete! You won’t keep it forever.
- 16. #8 Feelings of anxiousness ● I don’t understand it! ● Embarrassment ● Helplessness ● Apprehension ● Phobia
- 17. Anxiety-Reducing TIP It is only a machine! Don’t let it control you.
- 18. Still not really comfortable about computers??? Get a “GO-TO” person to help. Everyone needs someone (friend, grandson, daughter, neighbor) who knows a bit more about it! Best Anxiety-Reducing TIP of all!
- 19. 3 Helpful Tips to Consider 1. Updates- Keep operating system up-to-date 2. Virus Protection- Can’t hurt! 3. Backup your files
- 20. What makes you uncomfortable with technology?
Editor's Notes
- #3: Why do they keep changing it?