The connection between computers, technology as a whole, and humans runs deeper than I originally thought. With computers, it is more than just a device. It was crafted to work based on, generally, the way humans approach and interact with electronics. And in order to analyze how people as whole interact with electronics, it taps into psychology and sociology. When Eyman’s article mentions this, I had to take a moment to reflect. I understand that computers have their own parts and bits.
Language
In the language aspect, I can recall the article saying there are different versions of computer language. One version is the code itself, what the computer communicates in to get tasks done. Another version is what the creators use, just low how a certain way of talking exists within different discourse communities. Another version is for users, I think of that version as the creators language, just more digestible for those who are not part of that creating community.
Human Usability
Using computers has changed over the years. Seems a little obvious when looking at how computers have changed. Going from big block squares, down to smaller and thinner devices for easy travel. But, usability is more than just convenience. The computer should be able to get their goals done in, more preferably, a timely manner. Efficiency is also important and highley valued in society on what a device should be able to do.
But, a problem that usually arises from making the “perfect” device is that not all deceives are capable of doing the same thing. A certain brand of computer is only able to hold certain amounts of storage while another has a larger amount. A different computer might come with pre-installed apps or software while another would need to have software manually installed. Or, a certain computer might not be able to withstand certain software at all. It can definitely become stressful when deciding which computer best fits for someone, as each computer may not work well with each human.
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