Lunes, Oktubre 5, 2015

disadvantage


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Enumerate 5 disadvantages of today’s technology. What should be done to avoid these things?  
 



Dependency
The more advanced society becomes technologically, the more people begin to depend on computers and other forms of technology for everyday existence. This means that when a machine breaks or a computer crashes, humans become almost disabled until the problem is resolved. This kind of dependency on technology puts people at a distinct disadvantage, because they become less self-reliant.

What should be done?
People must practice to do task physically or manually. In this way, we can lessen our dependency with the advancement of technology. We must set limitations with the use of technology so that we can also learn that it is not good to be reliant with technology.

2.      Less Value In Human Workers
Because machines automate processes and do the work of 10 people with one computer, companies find they don't need to employ as many people to get the job done. As machines and computers become even more advanced and efficient, this will continue to be a growing disadvantage of technology and an issue that has a global impact.

What should be done?
We cannot do anything with this one because all firms are looking forward in optimizing their profit and having these advance equipment and facilities will be the best way to meet that. All we can do is to regulate these equipment and facilities with respect to the needs of the firm. We can also apply the fundamentals of ratio and proportion to ensure the number of machine per individual.

3.      It is expensive as capital intensive, which increases the risks as large quantities of products need to be sold to cover the cost of purchasing the equipment.

What should be done?
High-end machines are indeed expensive. To minimize our expenses, we must consider our purchasing power wisely so that we will not encounter any problem towards our goals. And we still have another option, and that is to apply the technique of labor-expensive. Rest assured that this can help you stabilize everything.

4.      Intellectual property ownership is difficult to protect, piracy is inevitable.

What should be done?
Just use encryption to your works. Encryption and other closely related mechanisms can be used to help achieve a wide variety of security objectives especially on Intellectual property.

5.      Difficult to regulate, and therefore potential for corruption is high.
What should be done?
We can use the internet. It may be a viable tool in reversing the trend of corruption by increasing transparency, which discourages corrupt practices. This transparency will give us the whole picture of current transactions and business of our rulers.

 

Three Greatest ICT Inventors



Cite 3 ICT inventors you like most. Explain why. 

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I like Steve Jobs because he is one of the greatest contributors to the computing eon. He invented the first Apples (Apple I and II), the expensive iPods, the high-end iPhones, the iPads, Mac OS X and the Pixar. These things were brought to the world by this man who has the greatest gift of his uncanny ability to not only see the future but also to marry innovation with commercial success. Steve Jobs is focusing on reliable use and matching a device to consumers' desire. That is why, he is successful in his ventures of innovating what we have.

2. Mark Zuckerberg
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I also admire Mark Zuckerberg. He was a college Drop out of Harvard University but he is currently in the 7th position of wealthiest man in the world according to Forbes with $40.4 Billion net worth. He invented the very famous social networking, facebook. Facebook has given free basic Internet services to more than a billion people in 17 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Most especially, I like him because Zuckerberg has used his millions to fund a variety of philanthropic causes. The most notable examples came in 2010. In September of that year, he donated $100 million to save the failing Newark Public Schools system in New Jersey. Then, in December 2010, Zuckerberg signed the "Giving Pledge", promising to donate at least 50 percent of his wealth to charity over the course of his lifetime. Other Giving Pledge members include Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and George Lucas. After his donation, Zuckerberg called on other young, wealthy entrepreneurs to follow suit. Mark Zuckerberg is very kind that’s why I admire him.

3. Bill Gates
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Lastly, I like Bill Gates. He is the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft's mission has been to continually advance and improve software technology, and to make it easier, more cost-effective and more enjoyable for people to use computers. The company is committed to a long-term view, reflected in its industry-leading investment in research and development each year. Gates has donated the proceeds of both books to non-profit organizations that support the use of technology in education and skills development. In addition to his love of computers and software, Gates founded Corbis, which is developing one of the world's largest resources of visual information - a comprehensive digital archive of art and photography from public and private collections around the globe. Philanthropy is very important to Gates. He and his wife, Melinda, started a foundation in 2000 to help reduce inequities in the United States and around the world. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports philanthropic initiatives in the areas of global health and learning, with the hope that in the 21st century, advances in these critical areas will be available for all people.

HACK FOR SECURITY



Is it ethical to hack a computer system just to learn how to counter illegal hacking?

            In my own opinion, I agree that it is ethical. Nowadays, the enormous development of Internet has gotten many valuable stuffs like the email, google, netizen hubs, social networking, easy access to vast information and many more. In connection, with the technological advances in our recent scenario, there is also disadvantage with this which is the criminal hackers who will secretly “steal” a group’s information and transmit it to the open and exposed internet. Consequently, to overcome from this very alarming issue, it is very practical to knowing how to prevail this kind of illegal actions. And as far as I know, the best tool to lessen this illegal hacking of computer system is to have the knowledge and understanding on how to hack these systems. For me, it is a way of plugging-up internet and data security holes. It is only “ethical” for me if it follows a working strategy with high professional morals and principles without harming or affecting anyone which has the ultimate goal of helping and protecting the privacy of any individuals. And with this, if we already know how to hack a system, we can now help others who were oppressed by illegal hacking by retrieving what were lost from them and help them in assessing to secure and protect their systems. In this way, it is more than ethical because you are helping others. And if we have the skills to counter illegal hacking, we can now lessen the illegal hackers to be able to attack a system or get access to certain information because they are already warned that there is somebody who knows how to hack systems in the same way. Thus, information technology environment risks are reduced.

Huwebes, Setyembre 10, 2015

My Ideal President for Election 2016



            If Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. will run for presidency this election 2016, I will vote for him and render my support for his campaign. As a first-time voter of the national election, I’m super excited for the new set of leaders of our republic and at the same time, I’m hoping that they will serve the country honestly and heartily. As of now, I’m looking forward that Sen. Bongbong Marcos will lead this new set of leaders. You may be asking, why him? Well, as far as I know, Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. is capable and qualified in that position. I strongly believe with his leadership traits and his intelligence, surely he can be a good president. Let me present to you his educational attainment which I gathered from the official website of the Senate of the Philippines: Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. went to Institucion Teresiana and La Salle Greenhills in Manila where he obtained his kindergarten and elementary education, respectively. He was sent to England where he lived and studied in an all-boys Benedictine abbey, Worth School. He pursued his undergraduate degree, graduating with a Special Diploma in Social Studies from Oxford University in England. He took up Masters in Business Administration in Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, USA but he didn’t complete it because he was elected Vice-Governor of the province of Ilocos Norte that time. This clearly suggests that he is competently qualified.
            For the past 25 years, he has been active in public service, and has always kept his focus on serving the Filipino people. He has been a public servant of Ilocos Norte. During his terms, he developed this province into a first-class province of international acclaim. He pioneered the wind power technology in Ilocos Norte which, to this day, serves as an alternative source of energy not only for the needs of his province, but for the other parts of Luzon as well. He opened his mind in extending his service not only to Ilocos, Norte by running for Senator and ranked 7th in over-all standing. Another factor why I like him to be the next president, Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. authored the law establishing the Philippine Youth Commission. Not just that, he is also the co-author of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act, the Cybercrime Prevention Act, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, and the National Health Insurance Act.
            These things gave me the assurance that Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. can be a good president of the republic. Though he is the son of the late dictator who declared martial law and brought those dark days in the Philippines, I strongly believe that he inherited the genes of his father. Let me remind you that his father brought pride and progress to the country. He was able to improve the infrastructure by constructing thousands and thousands of kilometers of roads and other related wide-ranging programs. He also improved the economy of the country and initiate some agricultural policies that brought us to self-sufficiency in rice. Yes of course, we know that the late dictator was involved in many crimes, but we should not close our minds and link those crimes to his son, Sen. Bongbong Marcos. We cannot blame the crimes of parents on their children. He was just a teenager that time and he has nothing to do with these crimes. It wasn’t his fault. And I think if we will give Sen. Bongbong Marcos the chance to be the president, he will correct all those “bad things” his father has done. This will also help him to do things better. Hence, he will become a good ruler and will continue his deeds for the betterment of the country. I'm sure that he can give progress to all the sectors of government-agriculture, security and defense, health, education, justice, foreign relations and others.
            Election is fast approaching, and until today Sen. Bongbong Marcos has yet confirming to run for the presidency. But as a voter, I believe in his all capabilities. I will just say, Sen. Bongbong Marcos is my ideal president for the Philippines.