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Module 2.3 Online Lifestyle - Coggle Diagram
Module 2.3
Online Lifestyle
Digital communications
Social networking sites-where likes, dislikes, interests, photographs, etc. can be posted for friends to see and read.
2.Advantages :cost- effective, can show your status to friends , not found by geographical differences, marketing tool.
3.Disadvantages: identity theft and online fraud are risks, false information can be posted loss in productivity, targeted advertising.
1.Best practices: check privacy settings, don't post personal information, only accept people you know as friends, don't post inappropriate content, restrict the time you spend on sites.
Types of digital communications
1.Volp-a technology that allows telephone calls to be made over LAN's, WAN's and the internet.
2.video conferencing-allows two or more people to hold online conferences at different locations.
3.chat rooms/ applications-any online environment that allows people to chat in real time.
4.RSS Feeds-RSS(Really Simple Syndication) is a technology that automatically provides users with updated content from many different sites.
5.FTP-The protocol(rule for communication)used for the fast, easy transfer of files between remote computers that have an internet connection.
Internet Access
fixed internet access options;
ADSL
Fibre
Mobile Internet Access
WiFi- wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide
internet access and network access between computers and other devices such as smartphone
3G and 4(LTE)- Generations of mobile phone technology
WiMAX- an upgrade on WiFi and a mire secure wireless networking technology that allows wireless devices to communicate with one another over a wider area than WiFi
Protecting yourself online
Malware and security software
Most malware leaves a 'trace' - definition or signature - pattern that uniquely identifies the malware
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software
Anti-virus software detects viruses by scanning the computer's files and memory -and looking for patterns that match its database of virus definitions
Anti-spyware works in a similar fashion to anti-virus software : definition for spyware in database ;also a list of websites known to contain and distribute spyware .
Firewall software -allows you to control which programs can access the internet ;protects your computer on network from unauthorised access
Safe internet banking *Safe online shopping and reservation
Cyber-stalking and -bulling
*Cyber-stalking incudes the spearing of rumours , gossip and the general and the general bulling of another person using digital communication methods.
Cyber-stalking is usually carried out by an individual who is obsessed with someone .It takes place form of using digital technologies to track and follow the victim 's activities
Online Services
E-commerce is defined as any type of transaction that involves communication across the internet.
Internet banking is connecting to your bank via the internet to perform online transactions
Advanatages
convenience of being able to bank 24/7 in your home
fast transactions with lower costs
do not have to carry large amounts of money around
Disadvanatges
online fraud and social engineering tactics such as phishing
Shopping and reservations is the purchasing of goods and making reservations online
Advantages
Cheaper prices
Prices can be compared easily
Business overhead costs lower
Disadvantages
Sometimes it is better to see goods physically
There can be hidden costs such as import taxes
Shopping and Reservations