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Using computers and the internet to store, access and organise information carries some risk. You need to take responsibility to make sure files are not lost, corrupted or viewed by the wrong person.

There are many different types of software and you have to decide which software is the best for you and your project. It's important to think about your audience who will see your final project.

There are thousands of software applications and programs available to us but it’s useful to look at some of the most popular ones to find out why we use them.

Spreadsheets are used to store information and data. Once we have our information in a spreadsheet we can run powerful calculations, make graphs and charts and analyse patterns.

Computers can hold huge amounts of information. Find the right information using databases and websites and understand how to build searches using Boolean logic.

Databases are involved with everything we do online. From social networking to the 91Èȱ¬ website, databases are crucial tools used to store large amounts of data in an organised way.

Control and sequencing is used in all areas of computing including robotics and video games. We build flowcharts and algorithms to form the basis of all software programs.

In computing, modelling is used to look at large amounts of data to help with scientific or engineering projects. Simulations are used to graphically represent how things might look and feel.

There are many different kinds of graphics software you can use to edit images. In most you can edit photos and images, while some can create 3D images from scratch.

Cheaper cameras and smart phones have made it easier than ever to be creative with audio and video. There are also many ways to edit your media using a range of different software.

ICT has changed our lives greatly in recent years. We can communicate easily and shop online but we need to be aware of potential health risks with computers.

Computers and the internet have changed how people work, communicate and share information but we need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of sharing online.

When we are online you can easily share personal information with other people but you need to be careful. You need to watch out for spam emails and protect your private information.

With so much of our lives shared online, it’s important to understand the basics of copyright law and know about data protection and the Creative Commons license.

Huge improvements in processor speed have brought us high-powered smart phones and tablets while fast internet speeds and cloud computing also make it easy to store and share information online.