DO's
1. Use computers to expand your knowledge.
Computers are a very good tool for research and exploring although it should always be within the context of computer ethics.
2. Use computers in ways that shows respect and with regard to other people.
3. you should change your password 2-4 weeks so that the hacker will get a hard time to hack your password.
4. don't give your email address except if it is very important.
5.you should put an anti- virus so that your computer will be not in risk.
6. your passwords should contain 8 characters with numbers.
7. you should follow what your parents rules in using the computer.
8. Do tell your parents immediately if you have encountered any problem while
using the internet or if you have engaged in an uncomfortable situation.
9.If you are using instant messaging or entering chat rooms, do stay on public,
monitored and child-friendly rooms.
10.Do activate a firewall and make sure it is active at all times when transacting.
DONT's
1. we should not use computer to harm other people. Always remember that we should be responsible in everything that we do.
2. Never abuse the use of computers. It means that we should never use computers to snoop, steal, destroy, copy, and spread viruses and worms.
3. Never use computers for the intention of gaining more money by stealing and hacking to other computers and by copying files that are confidential and using them for personal gain whether for financial or status gain.
4. You should not be on sites buying products or downloading them at the workplace because your not supposed to be on any sites that don't have anything to do with what your there for.
5. you should not steal somebodies work or idea and claim it as yours.
6. Cyber-bullying
- Bullying online is another form of unethical computer use. It is widespread and getting increasing coverage in the media as it becomes a larger problem. Sitting in front of a computer screen takes away the need to bully and harass someone in person and thus makes even worse actions and harassment possible. Additionally, the use of social networking on the computer as a tool for cyber-bullying is growing.
- Plagiarism is another unethical use of the computer. By going online, it is becoming increasingly easy to find material for plagiarism. The computer also facilitates writing articles through plagiarism by the use of writing programs and simply copying and pasting the words onto a document and taking credit for the work.
- Cheating in relationships is made easier through social networking online or the use of emails. Everything is password protected, making users able to be unfaithful in their relationships and even engage in cyber sex without anyone catching on.9. Identity Theft
- Theft of someone's identity is facilitated by the computer, making it yet another unethical use. If criminals are knowledgeable enough at computer hacking, then it is easy for them to gain access to the personal and financial information of other people and proceed in stealing their identity and ruining their lives.10. Pornography
- Distribution and use of pornography has been greatly facilitated with the use of the computer. Not only is the use of adult pornography widespread with the use of computers, but so is child pornography. Child pornography is one of the most, if not the most, unethical uses of the computer today.
