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POSTER MAKING: Five Ways of a Digital Citizen

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     This poster is made with Canva. 

Issues and Challenges of IoT

       We cannot deny that IoT has been a significant part of our lives as it automates tasks that lead to increased efficiency and productivity. However, despite being useful, IoT also brings different issues and challenges not just to our society but also to our environment. According to Li et al. (2020), the development utilizes limited resources, leaving behind different environmental footprints, especially different kinds of pollutants (Zeinalnezhad et al., 2020). The prevalence of IoT greatly impacted the way people live.      The article indicates that IoT technologies have made increased use of limited resources or raw materials, which in some cases have become rare or are already rare. The IoT devices make use of several electronic components such as sensors, microcontrollers, communication modules, and batteries. The production of these components has raised a demand for raw materials such as rare earth elements, silicon, lithium, and other...

Helpful Ways to Mitigate Risk in E-commerce

       We all know that e-commerce is used worldwide. Many people choose to buy online because it is convenient, and they can access many products and services that may not be available locally. Due to its widespread use, many people with bad intentions also take advantage of it. Scams and hackers are everywhere. That is why we should always enhance our security measures; we should not broadcast our personal information, especially passwords.  We should install and regularly update firewalls and antivirus software to protect against malware and cyberattacks. Establishing strong data is a beneficial way to avoid risk.      For customers out there, it is important to read reviews and ratings from other customers to evaluate the reliability and reputation of the seller. It is also necessary that we choose reputable payment providers; we can use secure payment methods like credit cards or trusted payment gateways instead of direct bank transfers. We...

Characteristics of a Digital Citizen

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       Digital citizens are the individuals who use technology responsibly. They know how to engage and interact with others respectfully to avoid harassment and bullying. Digital citizens can find, evaluate, and use information from digital sources critically and effectively. They are knowledgeable when it comes to digital rights and responsibilities. Furthermore, they use the internet regularly and effectively because they have skills that know how to find, evaluate, and use information from digital sources critically. They know how to verify the credibility of sources before sharing information. Additionally, they engage in online activities such as uploading and sharing information online and watching and commenting on certain videos.      To further elaborate, let us use my friend Blaise as an example of a digital citizen because she regularly shops online but always checks the credibility of the websites before making purchases. She checks the ...

What is the importance IoT and why should we care?

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       The Internet of Things has been a valuable tool nowadays. It has become significant in many aspects of our society as it gives convenience to our day-to-day work. In the field of medicine, IoT is essential since it provides big help to our system. IoT devices, such as wearable health monitors, allow healthcare providers to track patients' vital signs remotely. For me, smart things could extend the lives of many people. In the hospital, machines that are connected to the internet have a big contribution to why our health system is becoming more advanced and efficient. IoT in education has also a great impact because it gives students wide access to information that may help them gain knowledge. Furthermore, teachers and students can work collaboratively even inside the house due to the invention of IoT.      The Internet of Things is undeniably essential. Many would say that it is dangerous because it may inflict harm, especially in terms of pr...

My online shopping experience

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       My old wallet is starting to appear too old, so I made the decision to get a new one.                    (This is my old wallet)           T he wallet I intended to purchase was on sale on TikTok Shop, so I chose that site. Since the store owner permitted cancellations within six days of getting the item, I chose to pay for it at the time of delivery so that I could still return it if there was damage. Also, for me, cash on delivery is the safest way of paying because you already have the product before you pay for it.      I bought the product for some reason. First, the product is on sale.  Second, the product has a high rating and is recommended by so many people. Lastly, the reviews show that the product is legit good-looking, but to be honest, I gave it a lot of thinking before purchasing it since I didn't want to waste money, but when I got it, I was ecs...