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Thursday, 27 September 2012
Weather
Thursdays forecast
todays weather has been cloudy all day, with no rain showers, therefore the forecast for both Met Office and BBC weather was correct.
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Email
A client is a program such as Outlook Express, on a computer
connected to the internet, or an online client such as email services provided
by Hotmail or Yahoo. Email has now progressed to technology such as mobile
phones or even game stations, using GPRS, WAP or even SMS. Messages are sent
using an SMPT server (simple mail transfer protocol-port 25) and received using
a POP3 (post office protocol-port 110)or an IMAP (internet mail access
protocol-port 143) server.
There are however, disadvantages to email. Its simplicity means that is often misused, ranging from inappropriate messages, to viruses, worms and Trojans which can be attached very easily. Spam mail can block up mailboxes and whole areas of the internet itself.
Spoofing and spamming
It is easy for users to write a program that will give a fake address in the ‘From’ section of an email, which misleads the user into thinking it’s from a reliable source. It’s very popular from virus emails. Many individuals also find it funny to convince email users that they are different people, normally significant figures of the general public. This is known as spoofing. Spamming is using email to conduct a junk mail campaign, which is so easy to do it can lead to flooding email users inbox.
It is easy for users to write a program that will give a fake address in the ‘From’ section of an email, which misleads the user into thinking it’s from a reliable source. It’s very popular from virus emails. Many individuals also find it funny to convince email users that they are different people, normally significant figures of the general public. This is known as spoofing. Spamming is using email to conduct a junk mail campaign, which is so easy to do it can lead to flooding email users inbox.
Virus
A virus is a harmful piece of code that attaches itself to programs or files. Once opened the virus is capable of replicating itself.
A virus is a harmful piece of code that attaches itself to programs or files. Once opened the virus is capable of replicating itself.
Worm
This is a specific type of virus, when once installed, it is capable of replicating itself in great volumes without any further files being opened. Due to this virus being capable of ‘burrowing’ into a system without human assistance, some worms allow their ‘creator’ to take control of the computer systems remotely.
This is a specific type of virus, when once installed, it is capable of replicating itself in great volumes without any further files being opened. Due to this virus being capable of ‘burrowing’ into a system without human assistance, some worms allow their ‘creator’ to take control of the computer systems remotely.
Trojan
This is another virus in the form of a code, named after the Trojan horse. It is usually covered up by a attachment or download but may harbour an unwelcomed payload. Once installed on a user’s machine it can do damage to the users system and possibly take control of the user’s machine.
This is another virus in the form of a code, named after the Trojan horse. It is usually covered up by a attachment or download but may harbour an unwelcomed payload. Once installed on a user’s machine it can do damage to the users system and possibly take control of the user’s machine.
Online Bank
Online Banking
The purpose of online banking is to give customers fast, easy access to their account, where they are able to manage payments, transfer money, view statements and much more all on a secure site, all in the comfort of their home/office.
Major advantages of online accounts are they are very convenient and available 24/7, unlike customers' nearest banks which have a time constraint, and can all be done just by a few clicks of a mouse. Online banking can also be a easy way of payment, bill payments or transfer of money can be all done on the computor, this can be set up monthly for conveniance to the individual. Transactions are processed much quicker than traditional methods such as ATM, and works faster. This could be benefitial to anyone who is buying online, or for business purposes. Online accounts have a higher interest rate than traditional banking, this could benefit those who like the conveniance of online banking however dont need to have a traditional bank account.
However, there are some disadvantages to online banking, due to it being run from the internet, you may be targeted by online frauds, and could face your account being hacked. Therefore people must make sure their connection is secure. Some banks, for example Lloyds TSB, have put in place security implications, such as a automatic log off after 10 minutes, and fraud detection systems. They also aim to refund any money if your account were to be hacked. Starting up a online account can also be quite a slow lengthy process, first you have to input personal information online, then to confirm its you there is written documents sent out with individual codes and user numbers. These have to be inputted every time you want to access your account, and if lost there is more lengthy process to go through to regain your account. Users also have to adjust to using an online account, which for some may seem more trouble than actually going to your local bank, therefore you have to be patient.
The purpose of online banking is to give customers fast, easy access to their account, where they are able to manage payments, transfer money, view statements and much more all on a secure site, all in the comfort of their home/office.
Major advantages of online accounts are they are very convenient and available 24/7, unlike customers' nearest banks which have a time constraint, and can all be done just by a few clicks of a mouse. Online banking can also be a easy way of payment, bill payments or transfer of money can be all done on the computor, this can be set up monthly for conveniance to the individual. Transactions are processed much quicker than traditional methods such as ATM, and works faster. This could be benefitial to anyone who is buying online, or for business purposes. Online accounts have a higher interest rate than traditional banking, this could benefit those who like the conveniance of online banking however dont need to have a traditional bank account.
However, there are some disadvantages to online banking, due to it being run from the internet, you may be targeted by online frauds, and could face your account being hacked. Therefore people must make sure their connection is secure. Some banks, for example Lloyds TSB, have put in place security implications, such as a automatic log off after 10 minutes, and fraud detection systems. They also aim to refund any money if your account were to be hacked. Starting up a online account can also be quite a slow lengthy process, first you have to input personal information online, then to confirm its you there is written documents sent out with individual codes and user numbers. These have to be inputted every time you want to access your account, and if lost there is more lengthy process to go through to regain your account. Users also have to adjust to using an online account, which for some may seem more trouble than actually going to your local bank, therefore you have to be patient.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
John Lewis
John Lewis
John Lewis is a popular department store which runs 36 stores throughout the UK. Its main online purpose is to be available to those people who are not able to visit their stores, or want to shop for different products which are only available exclusively online. As well as ordering online to your home, you are able to 'click and collect', where you can collect your order from a selected store of your choice.
I think the John Lewis online website serves it's purpose well, as it has made it's products available to lots of different people, and has widened its target audience. They are now competing with major online retailers such as Amazon and Ebay.
John Lewis is a popular department store which runs 36 stores throughout the UK. Its main online purpose is to be available to those people who are not able to visit their stores, or want to shop for different products which are only available exclusively online. As well as ordering online to your home, you are able to 'click and collect', where you can collect your order from a selected store of your choice.
I think the John Lewis online website serves it's purpose well, as it has made it's products available to lots of different people, and has widened its target audience. They are now competing with major online retailers such as Amazon and Ebay.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Internet Statistics
Internet Access in the UK
45 per cent of Internet users used a mobile phone to connect to the Internet
6 million people accessed the Internet over their mobile phone for the first time in the previous 12 months
The use of wireless hotspots almost doubled in the last 12 months to 4.9 million users
21 per cent of Internet users did not believe their skills were sufficient to protect their personal data
77 per cent of households had Internet access
Monday, 17 September 2012
First I.C.T lesson
September 17th, 9:00: first lesson at the new college 6th form site. Introduction to 3 units and created a blog.
Searched the main search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, Msn and Ask Jeeves). Found that Google came up with the highest number of results, therefore more useful. Msn uses Bing as its search engine, therefore the least useful.
September 17th, 9:00: first lesson at the new college 6th form site. Introduction to 3 units and created a blog.
Searched the main search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, Msn and Ask Jeeves). Found that Google came up with the highest number of results, therefore more useful. Msn uses Bing as its search engine, therefore the least useful.
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