4 discussions due in 24 hours

 4 DISCUSSIONS DUE IN 24 HOURS – 50 WORDS EACH

Browsers 

All browsers can retrieve and display webpages, but their features and ease of use vary. Many factors can affect the decision to choose the browser that best fits your needs.

Many browsers are included by default with some mobile devices and smartphones. Their features vary greatly. Some allow users to zoom and use keyboard shortcuts with most websites, while others display only websites optimized for mobile devices. The more popular mobile browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, and Opera Mini. 

View the below YouTube video on Alternative Browsers

 

Browsers 

All browsers can retrieve and display webpages, but their features and ease of use vary. Many factors can affect the decision to choose the browser that best fits your needs.

Many browsers are included by default with some mobile devices and smartphones. Their features vary greatly. Some allow users to zoom and use keyboard shortcuts with most websites, while others display only websites optimized for mobile devices. The more popular mobile browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, and Opera Mini. 

View the below YouTube video on Alternative Browsers

 https://youtu.be/WL2YkK5dvkg 

 Research and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of popular browsers available today? 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Respond to the following topic in a minimum of 50 words. 

 

Files and Directories

A root directory is the very base of a file system, under which all other directories are sub-directories. The root directory changes for different volumes. In other words, the root directory for the C: volume is different from the root directory of the D: volume because each volume has its own root directory. 

View the below YouTube video which demonstrates working with Windows files and folders.

  https://youtu.be/4-MF7t5KGuQ 

Why should folders be created on a hard drive instead of placing every file in the root directory?

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Respond to the below topic in a minimum of 50 words. 

 

Protection from Viruses and Other Malware

Click the link below to view the video from TEDTalks  as computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it.  

TedTalk Video: Fighting viruses

It is impossible to ensure a virus or malware never will attack a computer, but you can take steps to protect your computer.

What precautions do you take to prevent viruses and other malware from infecting your computer? 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Respond to the below topic in a minimum of 50 words. 

 

Would You Connect to an Unsecured Network? 

View the below YouTube video on WiFi (wireless) security.

 https://youtu.be/WZaIfyvERcA 

 What would you do if you found out that someone was using your wireless home network without your permission? How should legal authorities address such abuse? What punishment should violators receive? Should those leaving their networks unsecured receive punishment, too? Why or why not?  

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Respond to the below topic in a minimum of 50 words.