Ask Daddy and Mama "Children's PC Selection" 2nd - "Beyond the Parents' Imagination" and how to interact with a child with a child

Ask Daddy and Mama "Children's PC Selection" 2nd - "Beyond the Parents' Imagination" and how to interact with a child with a child

このところ、スマートフォンやタブレットの影響で「若者のPC離れ」なんていわれるPC。しかし、学校教育でもPCが活用されているほか、2020年にはプログラミング教育が必修化され、ますます子どもにとって切っても切れないデバイスになる。子どもにPCを選ぶときにどんなことがポイントになるだろうか。デジタル機器に詳しいライターの方々に「もし自分の子どもにPCを選ぶなら」ということでいろいろと考えてもらった。第2回は「Windows Weekly Report」や「Windows 10ミニTip」でおなじみの阿久津良和さん

I have raised three children.She is already a college student with her eldest son and eldest daughter.The second son is a high school student and a smartphone rather than a PC, but I remember that the eldest son was 12 years old and a sixth grade in elementary school.At the time of the elementary school, a relatively inexpensive PC was prepared, as the number of students called "Investigating Learning" gathered information and presented information voluntarily.

Nowadays, the use of PCs is increasing in elementary schools (photos are images)

However, it is not the case that the parent (the author) bought it.I wanted them to have the idea of their own co -owners, so the three were shared with the New Year's balls, and the writer paid half the price and ordered a BTO desktop PC.The pre -installed OS was Windows 7, but Windows 8.It was updated to X and Windows 10, and the second son used to graduate from junior high school.

By the way, it is necessary to pay attention not only to choose a PC and buy it, but also to use it afterwards.In conclusion, "If you want to buy a PC for children, a desktop machine is recommended."This is the idea of how to use the children diagonally above the writer and their experience.It is a story of the author a little away from the theme, but first I would like to introduce the episodes of children "beyond their parents' imagination".

Pair rental control supports with Windows 10 standard functions

Parents will have a variety of opinions on whether to have a PC early.I decided to buy from the idea that if you use a digital device in the future, it is better to be faster.

At that time, all three were elementary school students.It was clear that the brothers fight when they would use it, so it was clearer than looking at the fire, so we installed Windows Live Family Safety (Family Function on Windows 10) and set up the time and maximum number of hours to use PCs.。

"Family Options" of Windows Defender Security Center

When I asked my eldest daughter at that time, he said, "I was unsatisfactory because the time limit came when I was playing."The eldest son and second son were 80-90 % of the games, but about 40 % of the eldest daughter had time to communicate with her friends.

パパとママに聞く「子どものPC選び」第2回 - 「親の想像を超える」子どもとPCの付き合い方

Windows Live Family Safety allows you to check the usage time limit described above, as well as the browsing restrictions on the website, the possible download, and the history of the launched application.The parent, while watching the log mail sent every week, adjusting the restricted elements for the use of PCs for children, restricting and relieving.Nevertheless, children steal their parents' eyes and adventure.

One day, there was a situation where only one eldest son remained at home.He was logged in with my administrator account, not his own account with a parental control.The eldest son was caught by an illegal advertisement and panicked in front of a banner that would not disappear even if it was erased.I apologized for the writer while crying.Nowadays, although security can be enhanced by multi -factor authentication, the PCs used at the time did not support fingerprint authentication, etc., and it was a case that realized the sweetness of the security prepared.

Parent and child Micra

After that, my home bought a personal tablet when I became a high school student, so I only used my PC to the second son of junior high school students.He liked PC games like the author and enjoyed a simple Flash -based game, but when he noticed he was watching "Minecraft" videos on the video site.

Minecraft

At that time, the author was aware of its existence, but shunned, "What is fun in Micra?"However, he lost his second son's emphasis and purchased the Java version online.Windows 7 era cheap PC (Windows 8 at that time).In X), the GPU performance was poor, and the operation was quite severe even if I looked sideways.

So I purchased a low profile graphics card and prepared an environment where I could enjoy it, and finally reached the level where I could enjoy the game.It is a daily routine to finish work at 17:00 and drink at home.Looking at the second son's Micra beside it, I became interested.It is one of the events that can be taught by children.

Looking back again, there are many reflections, but there is no regret that I gave a PC from an early stage.When I asked my eldest daughter who was returning home during the summer vacation, I felt that it was quick to find out what I didn't understand.He told me the merits and demerits of being.

If you want to use it when you are small, I recommend a middle range desktop PC

If you want to propose a PC to a parent who has a young child, we basically recommend a desktop PC.Now that the 2-in-1 PC is more stylish and easy to use, it is impossible for children to bring their PCs to their rooms and show them to their friends.They are honest with their desires and act beyond their parents' imagination.

Next, considering the location of a child's PC, the living room will be a common space.In that case, there are cases where you have to choose a 2-in-1 PC or laptop PC instead of a desktop due to a space problem.In that case, we recommend that you give a security cable that cannot be moved to avoid the above -mentioned events.

As for PC specifications, IT technology will evolve on a daily basis, so it will not be necessary to have much performance.Looking back on my case, the children naturally overlap the ideas and ideas to make up for it, even if the PC was slow.The inconvenience is the mother of the invention.

By the way, the opportunity to give children a PC comes again when I was a college student.The standard is to use Word and Excel in universities, and in some cases, it is a must -have item from the first year of university.

Surface Pro

I installed Windows 10 on an old notebook PC and handed it to my eldest son.On the other hand, her eldest daughter who went to the architectural department seemed to use CAD in college classes, and her GPU needed an upper middle class PC, she aimed at the 2-in-1 PC she owns.ing.It is likely that the Core i7 model Surface Pro, which is the current PC for going out, will go to her daughter.

Ryo Akutsu (CACTUS)