Dial-up Internet access

become so comfortable using the internet that we no longer know how to do simple things in life; for example, how to work an elementary problem because the internet spoon feeds it to us. When we wake up, the first thing some of us check is our phone. Google is always keeping us updated on news; it could be a sale or something that might be going on in the world itself. Google now tells us when there's an important date, and it also reminds us when…

get priority over another. All receive the same amount of electricity. Yet people still seem to not understand what the internet truly looks like and how it really operates. An article from WIRED magazine has broken down the internet so that we can understand what the internet looks like when making decisions concerning “net neutrality”. According to this article, the internet isn’t neutral right now and never will be. The article goes on to say that “The net neutrality debate has got many…

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…

The internet can be regarded as one of the primary developments that has resulted from the evolution of technology. It has proven to be an excellent source, ranging from assisting those with work that is difficult to complete to those who may use the internet for simple, yet effective things. Public schools utilize the internet as support while conducting education. Many children exemplify considerable intelligence and knowledge when navigating Internet sources, which indeed, further allow them…

infinite in its abilities and possibilities. There are still barriers that technology needs to overcome for it to become this limitless instrument. The obstacles of the internet are language, geography limitations, filter bubble and the digital divide. People are separated by technology because we are bounded by language on the internet. One example of this is Wikipedia which according to their list of Wikipedia articles has over 5 million English articles in comparison Cantonese which has only…

What is it? Net Neutrality is the idea/standard of the internet that everyone on the internet gets equal access to everything. This is regardless of who they are, what race they are, what company they are or work for, and everything of that sort. Net Neutrality is a significant thing to keep in the world of the internet because you can do what you whatever you desire. If you want to go to Netflix and watch a movie, you can. If you want to go to SoundCloud and listen to music, you can. There are…

Internet Interns In the 21st century with technology moving with torpedo-like speed, Internet reading is a popular topic. It is now easier than ever to access the news, books, or even discussions about your favorite poem. Not only that, but we are an inquisitive species with demands. Whenever you need to know something, it is wonderful to have access to the answer at our fingertips. All things considered, the Internet acts as a welcoming door to a world waiting to be explored. The only downside…