Sept 10/15 Justin Lyn
Unit 1: Topics in Computer Science
Activity 1: Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
1. A proper computer workstation can be defined as a place which has proper equipment and allows for maximum ergonomics and efficiency. Things that are needed to have a safe ergonomic computer workstation are:
 A natural position
 Proper keyboard and mouse placement. Including the height, tilt, and positioning.
 The positioning of your screen, making sure it is not too close or too far away from you. As well as the brightness and contrast of the screen as to not strain your eyes.
 A proper chair which can be adjusted to best fit …show more content…
I think computers have negatively impacted certain aspects of my lifestyle, especially pertaining to my social life. Moreover, not necessarily the computer, but my smartphone. Computers have negatively impacted me due to the addiction towards them. Whenever I’m bored or even at a party I’m almost always on my phone rather than talking and socializing with others. I think technology just in general has consumed me and my social life with all its capabilities and games. There are definitely ways in which improvement can be made such as reducing the amount of time spend on my devices as well as getting out more and being more physically active.

7. Besides negatively affecting the environment computers have also made some positive contributions to the environment such as:
 Allowing us to create “Greener Technology” which improves the energy efficiency of devices, thus reducing its overall energy consumption.
 Low carbon technology. Technology developed in China with a goal offset the amount of emission polluting the air by using renewable fossil fuels.
 In contradiction with one of the negative impacts, computers have eliminated the need to physically write messages and notes to people around the world which ultimately saves paper and