Journal 2

I have learned allot about Internet safety and Web browsers in learning module 2 . I was also introduced to a few new browsers that I have never heard of before like Opera and Flock. I mainly use IE8 because I have a PC and I feel that it works the best with it, and its the default browser. However I have used FireFox and Safari before on a Mac and prefer them over IE8. I feel that they are faster and process the information better. I do have Safari on my laptop and i-pod touch and use them frequently for quick research such as sports news and scores. I also learned how to use jing which I also have never used prior to this module. I think it's really neat how you can take a video of your computer screen as you are doing something and share it with others. Its really fast and easy to use. Lastly what I find most important when using a computer is Internet Safety. I now know what a "cookie" is and what it does, also I learned how important anti-virus software is to your computer and the threats that a Trojan Horse or worm can pose upon your computer. I feel I put in good effort towards this module even though my quiz grades could be a little higher I feel I am understanding the information better and learning new things about the Internet everyday.

Four new terms I have learned are:
1. Hackers: A hacker is someone who uses their computer skills to access a network and the computers on the network without authorization.
2. Viruses: A virus is a computer program that could damage your computer and prevent it from working properly.
3. Cookies: Cookies are text files stored on a computers hard drive that contain information like passwords, shipping addresses, or user names.
4. Spyware: Spyware can access your computer with out your knowledge. Its very similar to a virus.