File sharing is when computer data is given from one device to another. Computer data can be anything from documents, pictures, music, videos, etc. You can file share using applications like Dropbox or by email.
P2P file sharing allows people to share using a specific program that connects computers through a network to find things like books, music, movies, and games.
Some examples of P2P sharing are Torent (music) and websites to watch free movies (like Putlocker).
"BitTorrent lets users quickly upload and download enormous amounts of data, files that are hundreds or thousands of times bigger than a single MP3. (Thompson, 2005)" BitTorrent is great for downloaded big files that usually would take hours to download. Although it is free and convenient it is also illegal and you are at risk of getting fines.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
The Next New Thing
An idea for a new media is a site like Facebook that is strictly for military personnel and their families. On the site it can make it easier to share posts, pictures, and messages while they have people overseas. The site can also be a good place to bring people together so they can share any stress or sad feelings they have. My dad is in the military and it was always helpful to have the support of other families.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Privacy is a growing concern as social media becomes more popular. People often do not realize how serious it really is. When something is put on the internet it stays on there forever, nothing is private. Anything that someone posts can be seen by anyone even if you have the right settings. Someone can easily screenshot anything that is on the internet and share it with the world. Even posting the most innocent things can potentially put you in danger. For example, if you post a picture wearing a school uniform a predator can find out where you go to school and what area you live in. Another example is when someone posts a vacation picture, burglars can see them and know you are not home. The internet is filled with information about us and all it takes is for one bad person to get their hands on it to put us in harms way.
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