1.4 Internet infrastructure allowing connectivity

There are numerous ways of connecting to the internet,the most common types I choose are ADSL and Wi-Fi.

What is a wifi connection?
Its a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. It describes all network components that are based on one of the 802.11 standards, including 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. These standards were developed by the IEEE and adopted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which trademarked the name “Wi-Fi”.

Wi-Fi is the standard way computers connect to wireless networks. Nearly all computers have built-in Wi-Fi cards that allows users to search for and connect to wireless routers. Many mobile devices, video game systems, and other standalone devices also include Wi-Fi capability, enabling them to connect to wireless networks as well.

These devices may be able to connect to the Internet using a Wi-Fi signal.Wi-Fi connections only exists between the device and the router. Most routers are connected to a DSL or cable modem, which provides Internet access to all connected devices.

Diagram of a wifi connection.

Reference:
http://www.techterms.com/definition/wifi

What is an ADSL connection?

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).

ADSL is a high-speed transmission technology. It runs as an asynchronous system meaning the data rate allowed is not equal in both directions.

How ADSL Works?

ADSL works by isolating the bandwidth of copper telephone lines into diverse frequency ranges, known as carriers. This enables the accommodation and transmission of several different signals on the same wire. To accomplish this, ADSL uses a process called Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), the carriers carry each of a different parts of the same data transmitted simultaneously, This helps to create more available bandwidth and higher speeds for the end user. In this way, ADSL can accommodate simultaneous high-speed data and voice transmission, such as surfing the web, watching streaming video, fax and voice call, all on the same line.

Reference:
– http://www.orbit-computer-solutions.com/ADSL-Broadband.php#sthash.6TASTbHp.dpuf

Diagram of ADSL connection.

1.7 What does facebook say it will do in order to protect minors?

Facebook takes safety very serious especially when it involves minors,they have created/installed extra security precautions such as restricting certain access facilities to minors. They have also set the onus on parents to teach their children about safety practices on the Internet.

Some of the safeguards put in place by Facebook include; banning convicted sex offenders from the site, limiting older users’ ability to search online for subscribers under 18 and joining an existing task force seeking ways to better verify users’ ages and identities.

Facebook has also partnered with various organisations (centered on security) for advice, such as: Childnet International  and Family Safety Online Institute; in addition to this,

Facebook provides access to tools and materials for parents /guardians or families to use to protect minors (amongst others).

References:

1. http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-205_162-4081280.html
2. https://www.facebook.com/safety/
3. http://www.atelier.net/en/trends/articles/facebook-upgrades-security-protect-minors
4. https://www.facebook.com/safety/tools/
5. http://www.facebook.com/help/473865172623776
6. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/7882277/Facebook-adds-child-protection-application.html

Related articles

• Amber Child Safety Launches Comprehensive Online Child Protection Solution (prnewswire.com)

1.8 Is Twitter considered credible info?

Is Twitter considered as a credible source?

In my opinion no it is not as most of the information has no proof therefore we do not know if the person we chatting to really is the person we think it is or if its a fake profile/alias.
Yes,twitter has applications such CNN news ect… Which seems to be real,but it also has lots of fictitious people as well and in my opinion its used more as a social site for hot gossip stories than credible information. Twitter is mainly used as an easy accessible chatting site allowing you to follow one another.

I am generally more skeptical of the information that’s tweeted (distributed on twitter) and do not see it as providing more credible information than any other blogging or social media site., reasons for this:

– Twitter is an open-platform where a large percentage of the twits (users) can tweet, self-opinionated and biased, distortions of events.

– Twitter It is more difficult to validate information, when the source and author cannot be verified.

That said, I would like to end off by saying that twitter as well as other social media platforms can be very powerful tool for sharing information globally to millions of users at the click of a button. (Look at feeds/posts/tweets from Arab Spring)

from the Examples of credible sources I would use;

For News:

Mail and Guardian – News

The Guardian

For research:

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

World Book Encyclopedia

References:

http://homeworktips.about.com/od/researchandreference/a/internet.htm

http://newstrust.net/sources

http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/mediawire/181553/study-people-view-information-on-twitter-as-less-credible-than-on-news-websites/

Think fast: Is that tweet true or false? How we use credibility cues to make decisions

http://www.simplyzesty.com/Blog/Article/February-2012/Some-Perspective-On-Twitter-As-A-Breaking-News-Source

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/25/twitter-facebook-uprisings-arab-libya

1.6 Five (5) key trends predicted for 2013

Top 5 Trends:

Twitter
Facebook
Tumblr
Google+
Pinterest
Linked in

Video:

Presentation:

2013 Digital & Social Marketing Trend Predictions (re-post of my presentation on Social@Ogilvy slideshare) from Hannah Law

http://bcove.me/vk5k127b

References:

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2013/05/06/21-awesome-social-media-facts-figures-and-statistics-for-2013/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/investor/2012/07/02/why-pinterest-could-be-the-next-social-media-giant/

http://allthingsd.com/20130110/top-five-social-media-predictions-for-2013/

http://www.zdnet.com/2013-predictions-for-enterprise-social-media-7000009964/

http://blog.euromonitor.com/2013/04/top-three-trends-in-social-media-for-2013.html

http://www.simplyzesty.com/Blog/Article/January-2013/The-Trends-That-Will-Shape-Social-Media-In-2013

1.3 Smartphone Media Types on Blackberry Bold 9790

Desktop: viewing of emails,if an email account is linked to the phone.
Applications: allows the storage of documents and files,password keeper and calculator.
Contacts: list on contacts saved in the phones phone book/memory
SMS: allows one to create,send and save important text/sms messages
Calender : displays dates,days and months of the year.
Photos : allows the storage of all captured & downloaded photo’s and videos
Camera : ability to capture photo’s/pictures
Clock: ability to view the time and set the alarm
Maps: GPS navigation system
Media: allows storage and viewing of music,videos,pictures,ringtones,voice notes,video camera
Browser: ability to view the Internet
Games: ability to play the games loaded on the phone.
Instant messaging: Bbm-blackberry chat site,used for socializing.

1.2 Differences between blogs and wiki….and similarities.

1.2 Differences between and similarities between a blog and a wiki..
DIFFERENCES

BLOG
A blog is a more personal and contains a collection of articles of posts in a journal form
It is a socialist and allows you to updated it whenever the user desires.
A blog is owned and updated by an individual or group and contains articles, images, videos, or and in some instances personal stories.
Posts appear in the reverse chronological order,you cannot edit posts,people often add updates called blogposts.

WIKIS
Wikis is more like an edible web page that allows users to add on and edit information.
Wikis are updated by many people globally and is mainly used for information sharing.
A wiki allows multiple users to create, modify, and organize web page content.

SIMILARITIES
Both blogs and wikis contribute to the 2.0 culture of participation because they enable people to easily share their ideas and knowledge on the world wide web.
They can both be easily set up using free software such as blogger.com or WordPress.com
They both online applications that allows users nationwide to access them.

1.1 About Me -My info

1.1 Hey im Melonie Jackson from Remainhere. My aim ain’t to remain here but to conquer the travel universe 1 island @ a time.

Since visiting the magical island of Reunion, I’ve been bitten by the travel bug, and I enjoy nothing more than white sands, azure waters and tanned topless hunks. This beach-paradise, hunk-perving, cocktail-sipping lifestyle is the one and only standard by which we should measure a perfect existence.

Scuba diving in the Great barrier Reef, donating my time to different ecological aid projects and make a wish foundations were the initial sparks that ignited my travel lust. Even though the fun factor was my initial goal. The experience has deeply touched and moved me to want to live in a better world, whilst having an awesome time. This opportunity has truly opened my eyes to the beauty of this world and i hope the surprises never end

My next adventure takes me to the Phi Phi Island…

Stay tuned…

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