Thursday, November 21, 2019

network and nervous system

          Networking is like the nervous system because you can share data everywhere. In the nervous system, the brain would be the router because it controls any traffic coming through. The brain is connected to your spine so the spine in the network would be called a switch. It distributes signals to all the computers and devices. A router has a small computer inside of it that defines all the computers and devices on your computer and gives it a number which is called. It can control anything. It controls what is received and what is sent out. A switch sends traffic through your network to the places it needs to go. The fastest switch is called gigabit and they're perfect for streaming videos and more. This is how a network and a nervous system are similar.

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Monday, November 18, 2019

software and hardware


Software is a set of instructions like programs. Example games, search engines, and etc. Hardware is the physical parts or components of the computer. Examples keyboard, mouse, memory and so on. Operating systems control the computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs. Utility software helps to manage, maintain and control computer resources. Application for phone apps can tell what the hardware to do. These are what software and hardware do.  
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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Identity Theft




               Identity theft is not a good thing that can happen to you or anyone. Identity theft can happen anywhere even where you are right there. Identity theft is like your driver's license getting stolen or your credit card or social security number. It could happen when you are shopping or pouring gas into your vehicle. There are way you can prevent as well. Let's say you get mail and your not gonna be home for a week or 2. Thieves will steal everything in there. The best thing to do is to contact the post office and request a vacation hold. Your mail will not be delivered until you return. If you think your identity has been stolen here a few tips to see whether you did or not. Read your bills, check your mail, or if you get a bill that you don't know then you most likely got your identity stolen. So if you ever go shopping or go get gas carry your stuff with you and don't leave it inside the car or cart if you go shopping. Here is some stuff on identity theft.