Tech Topic Connection | Network Management Systems

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Irrefutably, computers are more widely used today than ever before. They can be found in homes, schools, and the workplace. They are used for a variety of reasons like creating documents, editing graphics, composing music, developing games, storing photos, browsing the internet, and so much more. They come in many shapes and sizes ranging from large servers to smartwatches. Furthermore, the growing population of our world means that more people are using these types of devices daily. More people are signing into online servers, using mail services, chatting online, uploading videos to social media, hosting video calls, etc. Having said that, have you ever wondered how so many people can access singular networks without the whole thing crashing in? The answer is network management.

Network Security | Ping, Phishing (Fishing) And Social Engineering

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It is proven time and time again that nothing in this world is exempt from the exploitation of people looking for self-gratification. Just as the world moves forward on its path toward technological discovery and expansion, so too does the knowledge and evolution of those that seek to use these technologies for ill purposes. These individuals intend to infiltrate systems to acquire users’ personal information such as names, birth dates, social security numbers, addresses, bank card numbers, account numbers, etc.

Computers In the Workplace | Highlighting the Game Industry

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The video game industry would not exist without the advancement of computers and information technology. Given my experience, there are very few jobs in the game industry that can be performed without computers. This is an industry where ideas and imagination excel from thought to realization, with computers having varying degrees of functionality.

Traveling Through a Network | What Are Ping and Traceroute?

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If you are like me, you may be looking at the title of this post and asking yourself, “What are ping and traceroute?” Ping and traceroute are two terms that I had not heard of before my recent experience using them for a recent class assignment. Since that was the first time I had even heard of ping and traceroute, let alone used them, I closely followed the instructions provided to ensure the steps were executed properly. In reviewing the steps, I learned that ping and traceroute were two commands that had to be inputted into a command line interpreter. As my computer uses Windows software, I had to use the application Command Prompt.

Documenting A Day | Using Word Processors, Spreadsheets, and Presentation Software

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It feels like it was not so long ago that most people could only use computers at school to perform special, pertinent tasks related to class assignments. Seeing a computer outside of the classroom, the computer lab or the library was a rare sight. You most certainly would be unlikely to find one in the typical household. But that was then, and this is now. Today, it is nearly unheard of for a family to not have at least one standard desktop, laptop, or tablet computer in their home for personal or professional use.

Mobile App Critique | Lords Mobile by IGG

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Mobile apps are everywhere! The use of mobile apps is so widespread and popular that developers can create an app for nearly any niche, and someone somewhere will use it. There are apps for cooking, tracking workouts, tracking your kids, entertaining your kids, entertaining you, accessing bank accounts, listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, engaging on social media, shopping, and, of course, playing games. Still, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all of the things you can do with mobile apps. For this blog post, we will focus on video game mobile apps, specifically Lords Mobile, a game developed by developer IGG. 

Programming Languages | What Is Scratch?

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Programming is like art in that it is possible to develop beautiful creations. Yet, this is not up for interpretation as programming requires precise and specific syntax for a program’s code to be deciphered by a computer. Throughout the years, technology has produced ways to make it easier for programmers to create and integrate code for various technological uses. The methods they developed are known as programming languages.