Emtech Reviewer
Emtech Reviewer
Online safety and security- it can be used to promote your business, gain new
friends and stay in touch with the old ones.
INTERNET THREATS
Some threats you should be aware of when using internet
1. Malwares
2. Spam
3. Phishing
MALWARE - or malicious software is any program or file that is harmful to a
computer user.
TYPES
a. Virus d. spyware b. Worms e.Adware c. Trojan f.Ransomware
A . VIRUS - a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from
one computer to another
B . WORM - a malicious program that transfer from one computer to one another
by any types of means
C. TROJAN - a malicious program that disguise as a useful program but once
downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected
D. SPYWARE - a program that runs in the background without you knowing it
(thus called “spy”)
E. ADWARE - A program designed to send you advertisments, mostly as pop -
ups.
F. RANSOMWARE - Malicious software from cryptovirology that threatens to
publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid.
2. SPAM - An unwanted email mostly from bots or advertises. It can be used to
send malwares
3. PHISHING - its goal is to aquire sensitive personal information like password,
and credit card details, this is done by sending you an email that will direct the
user to visit a fake website and be asked to update his/her username, password,
credit card or personal information
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT - it is the use of words protected by copyright law
without permission for a usage where such a permission is required.
Some tips to that could help you avoid copyright infringement
1. Always assume that the work is copywrited
2. Do not copy, share or alter without seeking permission
3. Review and retain licensing agreement
4. Consider buying content
5. Give credit to the original author of the page or information.
ICT
- Darcy DiNucci, an information architecture consultant, coined term Web 2.0 in
her 1999 article “FRAGMENT FUTURE”
MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
• The popularity of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS
IOS – Apple device
Android – Poco, Samsung etc.
Blackberry OS – used in blackberry devices.
Window Phone OS – a close source and proprietary
Symbian – OS used by Nokia devices.
Online search and research are more than just ‘googling’ - typing a word in Google and then
clicking the search button.
Online creation tools and applications are computer programs the use web
browsers and web technology to perform tasks over the internet.
Audio and Visual Content Creation Tools and applications
A. Audio: These tools and applications allow users to create, edit, trim, and
publish all kinds of music and sounds.
● HOBNOX AUDIOTOOL
• Hobnox is the entertainment network for creatives and their friends which is an
initiative to provide networking and creation tools.
• Twisted Wave Audio Editor is a full featured audio editor that allows you to edit
audio files from your pc
• Audio Trimmer
INFOGRAPHICS
These tools and applications give users the chance to create a creative and stunning
infographic.
Examples
• Creatively is the simplest way to visualize ideas, concepts
• Piktochart is an online infographic application which allows users without intensive
experience as graphic designers to easily create professional grade infographics use
themed templates.
• Canva is a free to use online graphic design tool.
VIDEO
These tools and applications allow user to edit and create videos online
Examples
• Powtoon is a presentation tool design for both business and school use
• WeVideo you can record your screen, your webcam, or both simultaneously.
• YouTube Video Editor easy to use video editing tools trim, rotate, merge, crop and cut
your videos to get them looking exactly as you need them to.
PRESENTATIONS
Example
• Prezi is a multimedia platform where users can create slide presentations, videos or
designs to share.
• Haiku deck is a presentation creation website and app that uses images, text, audio,
and video to make impactful presentations
• Emaze is an online presentation and website building platform that helps individuals
and businesses to generate beautiful content in minutes.
MEMES
The internet is full of colorful images and videos because audiences love them
Examples
• imgur is an online content hosting site where you can view and share content such as
images, gifs, memes
• Quick Meme
Online Offices
These applications and tools are word processors, spreadsheets, slides, survey forms
that work in cyberspace.
• Google doc, sheets, slides
CMS is an application that allows the user to publish, edit, manipulate, organize, and
delete web content.