Month: November 2021

WK 13

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  1. Explain the tech; what is it, how does it work, what hardware, software, and network does it need?

The technology that I chose to research is 3D printing; 3D printing is exactly how it sounds. It is a way of printing something in 3-dimensional form rather than the traditional way of printing on a flat sheet of paper. It works through a CAD program where the design is created and then it is sent to a slicing software that converts the 3D model into something that a 3D printer can easily understand. https://ultimaker.com/learn/what-software-to-use-for-3d-printing

  1. Is it currently available to the public? Yes, the software is available to anyone who is willing to purchase the hardware and software.
  1. Who (or what) invented or pioneered the technology? This technology was created by Charles Hull and was first used in the 1980s. https://www.pcmag.com/news/3d-printing-what-you-need-to-know
  2. What “problem” does it solve for its users? It allows people to have a tangible 3-dimensional prototype to observe.
  3. Are there any potential drawbacks or dangers of using the tech? Drawbacks may be that that the programs are expensive and that the programs may be complex to new users.
  4. Offer one example of how widespread adoption of this technology might impact society. An example of this could be in a logo for a store sign. If it is printed using 3-D technology. The sign is ready to use and can have unique design attributes due to how it was created. Additionally, 3D printing is used in medical, construction, fashion, and environmental fields.

https://ultimaker.com/learn/is-3d-printing-the-future-for-your-industry?utm_campaign=2021_Alwayson_srengineer_traffic_see_US_UK_AU-DSA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZAt38DAMrwqFbeMvEVoDye94xlnzuAzg3WKm4FW2XZVeg1GTwx21GYaAvEbEALw

WK 12

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Instagram is an app that is used to edit and share photos and videos. Instagram is widely used among celebrities, and a lot of celebrities have a large number of followers on Instagram. Although some users use Instagram to promote their brand or to interact with other Instagram users many people use the app and only share photos with friends. The main demographic for Instagram is ages 18-29, 59% of people within this age group have an Instagram account, 33% of people in the 30-49 year old age group have an Instagram account. Additionally, 68% of Instagram users are female.

 

https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/communications-division/digital-communications-team/assets/documents/guides/A-Guide-To-Social-Media-Platforms-and-Demographics.pdf

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-instagram-how-to-use-guide

 

Another app that is widely used is the Tik Tok app. Tik Tok is a platform where users can share or view short videos on various topics. The videos are often funny or entertaining and usually only last about 15 seconds. Tik Tok is one of the fastest growing apps as far as accumulating new users. The main demographic for Tik Tok is ages 16-24 (Gen Z) making up 60% of users. 26% percent are ages 25-44; and 60% of the demographic are female.

https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-tiktok

TikTok Statistics – Everything You Need to Know [May 2024 Update]

 

WK 10

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  • Would this application/system work as well NOT in the cloud?
  • What are the advantages to having this system on a distributed network?
  • Do you have any security or privacy concerns when using this system?
  • Anything else you’d like to share about cloud services.

2 cloud-based systems that I use are Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Cloud. I think both are capable of working well outside of the cloud. However, the cloud offers advanced technology that can in many instances be very useful.

The advantages to having these programs on a distributed network are that information can be stored and shared within the network with ease. The cloud uses off-site systems to assist computers in storing & managing information. If work is stored within the cloud it doesn’t take up space on your computer’s hard drive. Another advantage to cloud computing is that a network can collaborate easily due to ease of access to shared files.

What is Cloud Computing?

There may be security concerns anytime something is shared within a network cloud since it is connected with the internet. In some instances, it may be better to save work on your desktop or a flash drive instead of storing it in a cloud system.

Cloud services are handy and make storing information and sending information easy and accessible.