Ahoy, ❤La Blog fans❤,
Are you excited to read my first official blog post? I am so excited to write it for you. Now this is a very serious topic, as the world we live in today is being taken over by Technology. I am definitely not saying that this is a bad thing (as I love the smart computers and all the awesome robots being created), but there is always a ‘Dark Side’ to a topic (did you like my Star Wars reference?).
“iPhone” by Mingo Hagen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Advantages
Thanks to the internet and mobile technologies, we can communicate with anyone in the world (even if they are some distance away), rather than being limited to people within our reach. This has some great positives for work and home. There is now increased manufacturing thanks to computers. This means greater efficiency and less people doing boring repetitive jobs. Many jobs can now be done remotely, thanks to the internet, with many workers being able to work from home or other places.
Modern technology also saves us lots of time. Whether it’s computer controlled cars driving us to work, washing-machines to do our laundry, or internet banking allowing us to pay by credit card or get cash out from the ATM, all these things make our lives more efficient. The entertainment industry has experienced an uprising. Customers now have an incredible choice of movies, shows, games, music, and other entertainment available 24/7, right in their own home.
From the speeds that high computers can perform, to the calculations and questions that would take humans many lifetimes to answer, technology is amazing. Medical breakthroughs, new chemical and astronomy discoveries have all been made due to computers. And finally computer updates mean that many devices and machines now function much more efficiently and use less power; either because they are working at the most efficient rate, or they automatically switch themselves off when you are not using them. This has benefits for the environment as well as being money saving. Technology is amazing and I hope it keeps improving.
“Apple computer technology” by lookcatalog is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Disadvantages
On the other hand technology can be a disadvantage in our lives. Human relations are diminished in the world. Online social networking is increasingly replacing real ‘face-to-face’ ‘one-on-one’ contact, as well as problems such as cyber-bullying and cyber crime. Issues of privacy have become huge, as it becomes difficult to control personal information on the internet.
People are becoming too dependent on technology. So much that many basic services such as hospitals, airports, and road systems can now be hacked. Humans would be almost helpless if the technology wasn’t the way it is today.
Technology brings with it all sorts of environmental problems. As well as often being made from non-biodegradable materials, most technologies need a power source, which can often mean an increase in electricity usage. Technology is great, but we need to be mindful.
Here is 10 top tips to stay safe on technology.
1. Keep your Technology updated.
2. Install protective software.
3. Choose strong and undetectable passwords.
4. Back up files on a regular basis.
5. Control other peoples’ access to your technology.
6. Use email and the internet safely.
7. Use secure connections.
8. Protect sensitive data.
9. Use desktop firewalls.
10. Stay up-to-date.
Over all, technology is great and amazing, but we juts need to keep track of it.
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