Broadband Internet access

requirement for all Internet Service Providers(ISPs) to treat all Internet data the same regardless of its source, type, or destination. Some people argue against net neutrality because they feel that the government should not be allowed to regulate the Internet. Net Neutrality is an important part of our society, it allows for an open Internet which is free from discrimination, monopolies, and prevents it from becoming stagnant. ISPs are like the gatekeepers of the Internet, they have the…

The internet is the global communication network that allows almost all computers to connect and exchange information; restrictions should not be added to certain content and websites just because some users abuse the privilege of infinite knowledge. Although there are many issues regarding copyright and illegal media, I believe that there should not be tougher federal restrictions for content on the internet for many reasons.…

important piece of technology developed is unarguably the internet, its creation has led to more advances and discoveries than anything else created to date. Before the internet data of any kind had to be transported manually between machines, the process was slow, inefficient, and costly. When the sizes and cost of these machines began to shrink and became more accessible, the need to share data became more and more present until finally, the internet was created. With the ability for a…

While people have been using the internet to unite with others since the early 1980s, it is only in the last decade that social networking services have multiplied and their use has become a common practice particularly amongst young people (Horizon, 2009). Social networking services can be defined as: Web-based facilities that allow individuals to (1) build a public or semi-public profile within a restricted system, (2) articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and…

What is ‘IT SECUIRTY’? IT security is the implementation of defending illegal, unauthorized access to society’s personal information, and to design systems to securely safeguard documents, held on ICT equipment and applications. We need to have this type of security due to; General society, businesses, organizations and the government, all using ICT based applications and technology to store valuable data, such as; Names, addresses, contact information, phone calls, credit history, medical…

ABSTRACT The purpose of my newsletter reflection is to give a detailed summary of the informative information that was provided in the Internet Safety Newsletter I created for parents and students. The newsletter that I created is an informative piece of work that will provide parents and students a better idea of the many dangers the Internet may cause as well as how to prevent them from happening. In accordance, I demonstrate to the parents the many ways that we can all work together to help…

social media platform was over a year ago. My life on Facebook for instance is built solely off of what photos or stories others have tagged me in. My profile is a product of my social environment. As far as my use of new media in the age of the internet I fall fairly low on the spectrum. That is until I find myself in my knowledge community.…

Question 2 Has the Internet taken over the PC desktop as the centre of action? Why or why not? I feel the Internet has taken over the PC desktop as the centre of action, but I still feel the Personal Computer still plays a vital role. PC’s are still used by people to do everyday tasks, like write reports, email, home entertainment etc. , but over the past number of years, with the rise of smartphones and tablets the PC’s role has somewhat diminished. More and more people used their phones on…

Journalist and internet enthusiast, Clive Thompson, in his chapter “Public Thinking” in his book Smarter Than You Think publicized by Penguin Press, addresses the topic of internet usage, arguing that it has enhanced our way of writing and thinking. He supports these claims by stating that the internet has given us a more logical and abstract understanding of certain topics. Clive also states that due to the internet we have managed to create a plethora of writing, whether it be a status on…

Introduction In the past years, the accessibility of the internet has increased (Hawi, Blachnio, & Przepiorka, 2015). Because the internet is becoming more readily available, the number of people who use it is has increased as well (Hawi, Blachnio, & Przepiorka, 2015). The internet can be used to perform many tasks such as class assignments, job-related tasks, leisure activities, and much more (Deatherage, Servaty-Seib, & Aksoz, 2014). Although the internet can be a useful resource, it may…