ONLINE LIFESTYLE
Module 2.3
INTERNET ACCESS
Fixed Internet Access
Connections include options such as ADSL and Fibre
Limitations
Lack of portability
Can be expensive
ADSL / Fibre coverage needed
FTTH - Fibre to the Home
FTTB - Fibre to the Business
Mobile Internet Access
When you don’t want to be limited by cables
WiFi
Uses radio waves to send data
Allows devices to connect to internet (via router) or communicate with another – wirelessly
Hotspot
Place where a WiFi network has been created
Area in which devices can connect is quite small
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
Upgrade on WiFi – more secure, broadband access
Viable option where fibre not yet available
3G and 4G (LTE)
Uses infrastructure of cellular networks
High-speed internet access for smartphones and computers
, Browsers and Email clients on Mobile devices
Email
Restrictions in formatting messages
Can be ‘pushed’ from account to device - can be set to check for emails at intervals
Internet
Graphics/tables may not display correctly
Pages that depend on pop-up windows (for data entry) may not work correctly
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Social Networking Sites
Advantages
Easy and cost-effective way to communicate
Send and receive messages, update ‘status‘, etc.
Allows people to interact and form communities
Not bound by geographical or cultural differences
Tool for marketing
Disadvantages
Risk of identity theft, fraud, online stalking, etc.
False information on profiles
People often create a fake (‘perfect’) online life
Loss in productivity – too much time spent online
Quantity vs. quality of communication
Sites analyse your posts – targeted advertising
Best Practices
Protect your privacy by checking settings
Restrict access to information on your profile
Only give out the information you are forced to
Do not befriend just anybody
Don’t post damaging, insulting or provocative content
Restrict the time spent on social networking sites
Module 2.3
INTERNET ACCESS
Fixed Internet Access
Connections include options such as ADSL and Fibre
Limitations
Lack of portability
Can be expensive
ADSL / Fibre coverage needed
FTTH - Fibre to the Home
FTTB - Fibre to the Business
Mobile Internet Access
When you don’t want to be limited by cables
WiFi
Uses radio waves to send data
Allows devices to connect to internet (via router) or communicate with another – wirelessly
Hotspot
Place where a WiFi network has been created
Area in which devices can connect is quite small
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
Upgrade on WiFi – more secure, broadband access
Viable option where fibre not yet available
3G and 4G (LTE)
Uses infrastructure of cellular networks
High-speed internet access for smartphones and computers
, Browsers and Email clients on Mobile devices
Restrictions in formatting messages
Can be ‘pushed’ from account to device - can be set to check for emails at intervals
Internet
Graphics/tables may not display correctly
Pages that depend on pop-up windows (for data entry) may not work correctly
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Social Networking Sites
Advantages
Easy and cost-effective way to communicate
Send and receive messages, update ‘status‘, etc.
Allows people to interact and form communities
Not bound by geographical or cultural differences
Tool for marketing
Disadvantages
Risk of identity theft, fraud, online stalking, etc.
False information on profiles
People often create a fake (‘perfect’) online life
Loss in productivity – too much time spent online
Quantity vs. quality of communication
Sites analyse your posts – targeted advertising
Best Practices
Protect your privacy by checking settings
Restrict access to information on your profile
Only give out the information you are forced to
Do not befriend just anybody
Don’t post damaging, insulting or provocative content
Restrict the time spent on social networking sites
