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                                              DIGITAL DEVICES IN RURAL LIFE                     Century   #Technology Literacy
                                                                                                 Skills

                     In a village in Himachal Pradesh, shopkeepers, farmers, students and residents all use digital devices to
                     make life easier. For example:

                          Mr. Sharma, who runs a small grocery store, now accepts digital payments (using UPI) even for small
                        purchases like vegetables or milk, using his smartphone or computer.

                          Farmers check weather forecasts, crop prices and receive government scheme updates via smartphone
                        apps or laptops.
                          Students use tablets, smartphones, computers or laptops to attend online classes, access educational
                        videos and download study materials.
                          Women in the village, through a programme like Internet Saathi, are being taught how to use the Internet,
                        apps and digital tools to stay informed and manage finances using smartphones and computers.
                          Health workers use social media and messaging apps on smartphones and laptops to remind people
                        about vaccinations or health camps.
                     Identify at least three digital devices mentioned in this scenario. Then, in pairs, compare your list with your
                     partner’s and add any additional devices that your partner identified.

                     To enjoy all the great benefits of your digital devices without
                     facing danger, you must make a habit of doing a quick Safety

                     Check before you  use  them.  The image  below  highlights                Set a strong password
                     essential safety checks for your most important devices:                   for your home Wi-Fi
                                                                                                 network to prevent
                                                                                                unauthorised access.

                                    Home Router                                               Smartphone/Tablet
                                         Security                                             Security
                                 Changing default                                             Ensuring devices are
                              password to prevent                                             protected with strong
                                network breaches.                                             screen locks.

                                     Smart TV/Wacth                                      Laptop/Desktop
                                             Privacy                                     Protection
                                        Logging out of                                   Protecting with password
                                  personal accounts to                                   to prevent unauthorised
                                     maintain privacy.                                   access.

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