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Wikis, Emails, and Social Networking|W4|

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                    Wikis, Emails, and Social Networking.       The development of internet infrastructure has allowed everyone to connect and buy devices at an ideal price. With these technologies, the ability to share knowledge become faster and more efficient, one of the most known sources is called a Wiki, or Wikipedia being the oldest and most well-known Wiki site. Wiki sites allow for information to be contributed and edited amongst many editors; this nature is often seen as an un-credible source for citing any sources. It is recommended as an easy way to get a general idea on a topic and to advance from that point into a broader topic. Getting the message to the receiver has always been the goal when you send mail, with the creation of Email services, it allowed for everyone to get a digital form of notifications, as it was the fastest way to start alerting someone to a problem, or a fun way to commu...

Open Source Software Comparison|W3|P3|

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  Fighting Malware When you browse the web, you can sometimes download harmful files, sometimes on purpose, other times it could be an accident or even a forced unseen download. So you’ll want the best protection you can get. Sometimes your Operating System or browser can come with security already built inside of it, but it doesn’t always clean up everything. You’ll need to find an antivirus tool or a malware protector/finder; some known tools are Malware Bytes and the IObit Malware Protections, but some of these costs a year or up to a packaged bundle that usually runs quite cheap for a year (30.00+ USD) But the benefits of a paid subscription usually outpace that of a non-paid subscription. ClamWin is an Antivirus open source software that can be used completely free, you’ll never have to pay, but you maybe missing out on dozens of benefits from using a trial/free version of the paid versions of known antivirus software. And open-source antivirus software are usually rarely ...

Open Source Software Comparison|W3|P2|

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  3D Modeling, and the beast of prices. When I had to make a 3D-printed arm for a class, the program used the best free software out there; it was easy to teach and easier to pick up. Blender was the name, producing and rendering 3d projects were the game. The better you are at 3D creation, the better you will be able to use Blender, as most high-price 3d modeling software’s are quite expensive, and if you are new to 3d projects, it would be a waste to do such an expensive measure towards something you might not be fond of. Blender is the gateway or starting point for some editors; they may even continue to use it due to the open nature it presents. But it is not fashioned for enterprise or business endeavors, as it does not have the proper capability as a high-priced software. Maya has an expensive price running along with it. Still, it is based on a more expensive set-up and allows free-hand drawing and industrial rendering capabilities, making this a better choice for a compan...

Open Source Software Comparison|W3|P1|

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Tor and the World of Chrome As technology advances, so do the tools we use to access that technology, and so forth. You may have a choice of one to three different operating systems (Windows, Linux, ac) There is a vast world of browsers that you can use, some more customizable, and others strictly meant to keep you safe while browsing and keeping things discreet. Tor Project or the Tor Browser is one such browser that, by definition, is made to keep everything you do conceal. Tor is a volunteer/non-profit based service that allows you to browse with anonymity. It is also known for being a skeptical browser, as some use it for unscrupulous deeds or tasks due to the browser's nature. The benefit of being discreet is a feature some are looking for, especially since no fee or payment is due to access this software. The downside is that it is advised to not use any sort of customization or extensions on the browser, as it is meant to not be tracked, and some extensions can lead to sma...

The Exploration of Bloggers|W2|P2

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 Summary 2 Sally’s Baking Addiction, a blog known for giving advice and sharing information on creating your favorite foods at home, allowing those who arrive to sometimes come away with better baking knowledge and make an item less sugary or healthier to eat. As baking blogs provide detailed ingredients and baking times for you to keep down for, make your own dessert in a seamless routine. The layout Sally’s has, allows you to see her interpretation of a popular cookie recipe (Oreo) before you get well into attempting it. But sight is only one of the human senses; the taste is another one. Once you are towards the bottom of any of the recipes, you are greeted with a brief description, instructions, ingredients needed, and how long it will take your average person to develop this recipe. Having comments enabled allows a third party to also get engaged with the creator, provide tips and improvements, and share whether or not you agreed with the steps and ingredients put towards the ...

The Exploration of Bloggers|W2|P1

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Summary 1                The Wolfs Gaming Blog delves into a personal look on video games and some interpretation of the gaming industry, allowing you to see a personal review of games you could be interested in, and what they found to be some of their favorite releases of prior years, or what to look forward to for this year. One of their latest articles tells the story of a known release that has had unforeseen issues as it was brought to the world.  Cyberpunk 2077, critically acclaimed with many problems and overhyped far beyond what anyone could have been expecting. And this sight of sadness is not only seen throughout the web on other known blog sites but also amassed in Wolf's blog as well. Sharing the same concerns and the appraisal that it deserves, leaving with a farewell bid to halt any attempt to purchase this product, as it is nowhere near complete enough to put funds towards. As with personal thoughts of things, most tend to...