How To Be A Responsible Netizen

What is a netizen?
 The term netizen is a portmanteau of the words Internet and citizen, as in a "citizen of the net" or "net citizen." It describes a person actively involved in online communities or the Internet in general.

Here are 6 ways to be a responsible netizen...

1. Be aware of what you post online. 
Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram are just some of the social networking sites people can join and use. It may seem to be a great way to drop off frustrations and may be fun to use, but make sure to do it responsibly. Before posting online, ask yourself if what is the tone of your post like? Is it true? Does it cause harm to someone else? Or is it worth sharing? Remember that everything you post online can put you at risk or can harm someone else. So, be a smart netizen.

2. Be careful of what you say. 
Be attentive to the fact that you won’t appear rude, insensitive, arrogant, or sly. A hastily written bad comment can cause future embarrassment and remains there forever. Hence, be polite and be more mature when interacting with your friends, followers and audience on social media.

3. Do not engage in cyberbullying and other internet crimes. 
It’s okay to act cool in social media, but getting involved in serious crimes like cyberbullying or stealing someone’s identity is not good. Never criticize a particular person without knowing the real reason behind the issue.

4. Recognize and respect diversity. 
When you are interacting with people online, it also means that you are talking to people with different cultures, behaviors, and perspectives in life. Thus, it is important to understand and respect the opinions of others, especially in the virtual world.

5. Be a human. 
It can be easy to forget that you are talking to real people and not computers when you’re behind the screen. So always remember that there is another person on the other side. They also have feelings so be careful what you say, don’t be judgmental, and respect each others point of view.

6. Credit the source when reposting. 
Always credit the creator when sharing someone else’s words, pictures, or other forms of intellectual property.  This is a sign of respect and honor to the person who made it.

These are some tips or ways to be a responsible netizen. Always keep in mind that every little thing that you do reflects who you are as a person. :)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netizen
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WHAT IS A COMPUTER NETWORK?

Computer Network - is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources. In computer networks, computing devices exchange data with each other using connections (data links) between nodes. These data links are established over cable media such as wires or optic cables, or wireless media such as Wi-Fi.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Networking

Advantages

Reduced Costs - Everyone in your home or office can share as single printer and a single high- speed Internet connection at the same time.

Increased Efficiency - You can access data, pictures, and many other files on any connected computer

Economical - Purchasing software network licenses is relatively cheaper than purchasing individual licenses

More Productivity - Shared internet access means no one needs to wait to use the Internet or email.

Everyone can work simultaneously.

Increased Access To Communication Channels - You can communicate with others in the network using the email or an Instant Messaging (IM) software.

More Efficient Patching of Software - Software updates need only be installed once. A patch is a piece of software designed to fix or update the data of a computer program.

    Disadvantages:

Network Failure - Some of the organization’s activities depend on the network to be up and running. If the network fails, the users lose access to information and the ability to communicate electronically.

Server Error - In a server/client relationship network, server faults may prevent you from using some application, or even from accessing your computer.

 Open to Hackers -Your system is open to hackers, especially if it is connected to internet at all times.

Open to Viruses - Networks are vulnerable to virus attacks. A virus introduced in a one workstation can be spread quickly to other workstations.

Location - Resources, such as printers, might be located to far from your table.


Network Media Types

Wireless Network - This is quickly becoming the connection option of choice as it does not require any cables to be set in your home or office.

Wired Network - Are typically used at the network core to interconnect servers and network equipment.

Types of Network

PAN: Personal Area Network - Is a computer network used to interconnect devices centered on an individual workplace.

LAN: Local Area Network - Is a type of network where two to as much as hundreds of computers are connected with each other using a network sharing device known as hub or switch.

MAN: Metropolitan Area Network - Is a larger network than LAN. It involves connecting several networks together that reside within a city, town or metropolis.

WAN: Wide Area Network - Is simply a network consisting of interconnected LANs. It is usually dispersed over a very wide area.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network