If I move into a new Rental..

The devices i will take are: 1 laptop 1 smart phone 1 tv The devices i will need to buy: TP-Link wireless router 4 port switch (integrated) $99 and %5 shipping from Austin Computers TP-Link 8 port $15.00 and $9.00 shipping from PLE computers 20m Lan Network cable $12.15 (free delivery) Broadband Internet Plan: TPG Unlimited […]

Network Hardware

Wireless (WiFi) vs Mobile Phone Wireless (3G/4G): Wireless (WiFi): stronger than 3G/4G not portable larger range may be faster than mobile phone data can connect many devices Mobile Phone Wireless (3G/4G) portable if you have your smartphone need phone service to access it 3G may be slower that using Wi-Fi 4G may be faster than […]

Project Update

19/09 My business is: Alpha Ink Shirts The product/service I am selling is: t-shirts What i’m supplying to others: theme music and mock ups of their work 21/09 Today, i used garage band to create some music examples for my own music sample. I also then met up with some customers to get details on […]

Anti-Virus

Firewall: Blocks unwanted, untrustworthy, malicious (bad/dangerous) traffic from going into your computer. It inspects all data coming in and discards it if it is bad. Firewall vs Anti-Virus: A firewall is used to stop hardware from reaching your device, whereas anti-virus detects already established viruses in you device.

Bits and Bytes

11110000 = byte (8 digits is one byte) 4 bits are called a nibble bits is represented as bps (lower case b) byte is represented as Bps (upper case B) 8 Mbps = 1MBps For network speeds, work better in buts per second (kilobits, megabits etc. -Kbps, Mbps) For storage works in bytes – 1 […]

Network Devices

Devices on my home network: 4 computers, 4 iphones, 3 tv’s, 2 ipads, 2 ipods, 1 3DS, 1 wii Table of numbers of devices: <5 : 0 5-10 : 3 11-15 : 5 >15 : 6 Home network diagram:

My Home Network

Modem: Used to connect devices to the internet – converts between local network signals and telephone signals. Telephone signals could be landline or mobile. In a network diagram, the modem will always be connected to the internet. Modems on their own connect multiple devices together. Router: Connects between devices. Often includes wireless access point (with […]

Malware

Definition: Mal = bad/wrong/naughty Ware = software Malware is software specifically designed/built to do the wrong thing – damage systems, steal information, hold data to ransom etc. Types of Malware: Worm- spread throughout a computers network and makes operating system vulnerable to other viruses Trojan- a type of malware that disguises itself as a safe […]

Hacking

Definition (as cybercrime): gain unauthorised access to another persons device/computer/system Examples: obtaining another’s login details and logging into a system without their consent exploiting a security flaw in a system to trick it into giving access to date to allow a log in

Identity Theft

Definition: Using another person’s name and personal information by pretending to be someone else, or company, in order to obtain credit, loans, etc. Requirements: steal money (via their bank) use it to commit crimes lock out the original user steal in-game items steal access to stream services Examples: What to do if you’re a […]

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