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Hello, blog! Fae here again! the semester is ending and there will be quite a few more blogs that I'm going to post before I completely finish this blog! okay, for this blog we were given a video to watch it was  “ What is the Internet of Things? And why should you care?” by Benson Hougland after watching I am to share in my blog my perspective and significance of IoT in my daily life.  So, the IoT, this just basically sums up everything that we use with the help of internet and technology combined. I can say that those devices that were mentioned  is all about connecting everyday objects to the internet. Think smart devices in your home, like your phone, thermostat, or even your fridge! These devices can talk to each other and to you, making life easier and more convenient. For example, your thermostat might learn your preferences and automatically adjust the temperature, saving you energy. But it also means more of your personal data is being collected, so it's importan...

Hello blog! for today we will be making a report on the activity that was given to us a few days ago which is choosing one e-commerce platform and we will be purchasing an item there! this was fun since I had a reason to buy something online! 🤣🤣 Below will be the report on how it went. The platform that I used was the famous 'Shopee' where everyone buys anything haha, I bought a mic stand for my PC set up at home so that my microphone won't me on my table since it takes up a bit of space, I considered buying a stand.  During the payment process there were options such as COD which means cash on delivery where in you will pay once the item arrives on your doorstep, Credit/Debit payment which uses cards that connects to your bank account which automatically pays the product, they also have a new feature when it comes to paying which is Spaylater  where in you can buy the item but pay it every month for a certain amount, this makes it much more easier for those who are tig...

Hello everyone! fae here again! today we will be discussing about the  issues and challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT) This will deepen our understanding on how IoT affects us. This blog will consist msotly of the things that I got from reading teh whole article. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a game-changer, connecting devices like smart thermostats, wearables, and city sensors to make life smoother and more efficient. The article "Internet of Things (IoT): Opportunities, issues and challenges towards a smart and sustainable future" by Nižetić et al. (2020), published on NCBI (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7368922/), dives into IoT’s potential for a sustainable, smart world while laying out the roadblocks. This report breaks down the key issues and challenges—technical, security, societal, and environmental—that IoT faces, keeping it real and relatable. Technical Roadblocks IoT is all about connecting billions of devices, but that scale brings big tech...

Hello blog! Fae here back at it again! This blog will be a collaborative one! I will be having a video presentation with my friends with regards to the module that was given to us where in we will create a 3-minute video explaining a certain website using the guide questions given below.  What navigational elements are utilized on the site? How are colors employed? Is the layout cluttered or organized?  Describe the multimedia presentation formats featured on the site. Does it incorporate video, virtual reality, or 3-D animation?  Share your favorite aspect of the website and explain why it appeals to you.  Identify a section of the site that you believe could be enhanced or improved, and discuss your ideas for enhancement The link of the video: (ELIE 6.2)[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qEqoxZSQ5ifKYP0CVTEtPhevr_8eJ9L7?fbclid=IwY2xjawKkHlZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGVFBJUWl5SUtEbmNxaHkzAR4rchVkh7Tf_qOPA3ZbY0BkM-OY-8ogk3yAjUpSJQEdLjKOz__6uWuaL_mRRQ_aem_mu1yIrndZ...

Hello, blog! fae is back at it again with another vlog!! Today's topic will be really interesting for all the girlies out there who love to go online shopping like me, we need to know the potential risk of of buying things online, especially to our beloved stores and shops that we see online, let's know how to mitigate the risk of scams and othe possible threat to e-commerce which we all use and love so much. Running an e-commerce store is like inviting the world into your shop, but risks like scams, data leaks, or unhappy customers can dim the excitement. Protecting customer data is like guarding a friend’s trust. Shoppers share personal info, expecting safety. Use secure payment systems like Stripe, which encrypt transactions, and ensure your site has HTTPS via an SSL certificate. Store minimal data, use strong passwords, and follow laws like GDPR. A clear privacy policy shows you value customers’ trust as much as your own. Website security is your digital lock. Hackers targe...

Hello blog! fae again with another special blog! for this week's module we will be focusing on multimedia and how it works. This blog will discuss about the multimedia projects that I have done and that I have finished! I bet this will be fun since I have lots of fun making the projects! Let's answer the following questions below! Project: Year Round Activities (Video Presentation) 1. What were the components you used? There were a lot of components that I used to make the project, videos, images and music were few of the components that I used to make the project as a whole. 2. How did you acquire it? I got some off the internet by using some free and paid websites to finish the whole project, the pictures that I got was from the documented pictures during our events and I have a PC of my own which I used to edit the project and further improve the photos and video that I gathered. 3. Did you use others’ work? I got inspirations from  other projects of the ones that I see onl...