Do you remember how you used to watch online videos? Before 2005? Because, I certainly don't. In 2005 I was allowed on the computer when my mom was finished with her work for the day, because in 2005, you typically had one family desktop computer. And when I logged on, it was usually only to go on AIM and talk to the people on my buddy list.
At that point, downloading music was just starting to really erupt with the introduction of the iPod and music videos were found on the websites of MTV or VH1. What YouTube did was introduce a forum for people to post their personal videos, and for people to watch videos that were already out there. YouTube became an instant hit and has continued to be that for the past nine years. YouTube, now owned by Google, is reaching people from all over the world and letting them share their story with you.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
How do you use the internet? CJN 771
It is a Tuesday, and it is snowing. I know in January this is not a surprise, but basically it is warm in my house, and while sometimes I do enjoy building a 7 foot snowman, today I am going to have some quality time with my computer.
When I think about the Internet, it just seems like an everyday part of life by now. Something we don't have to think about. Something we always have access to. But think back fifteen years ago when we had to wait 10 minutes for dial up to connect to connect to the world wide web, and we had to make sure we weren't expecting any phone calls.
I use the Internet for many different purposes. To start, the Internet is a great resource for homework. For example, I wouldn't be able to complete this homework assignment without the Internet. But I also use the Internet for many other things. The Internet is a place for me to do online banking, keep track of my credit cards, waste time, connect to social media, online shopping, email, fast news that might not be on the television yet, and to work. The Internet really has endless possibilities.
Compared to other people in my house, the Internet is used in many other ways. My sister uses the Internet for the same purposes as myself. My grandmother really only uses the Internet for email, printing out her Barns & Noble coupons, and for news resources. My mother, however, is a lawyer and uses the Internet for law purposes such as looking at databases, TurboLaw, looking up libraries and courthouses, as well as things that I do such as social media and defiantly online shopping.
When I think about the Internet, it just seems like an everyday part of life by now. Something we don't have to think about. Something we always have access to. But think back fifteen years ago when we had to wait 10 minutes for dial up to connect to connect to the world wide web, and we had to make sure we weren't expecting any phone calls.
I use the Internet for many different purposes. To start, the Internet is a great resource for homework. For example, I wouldn't be able to complete this homework assignment without the Internet. But I also use the Internet for many other things. The Internet is a place for me to do online banking, keep track of my credit cards, waste time, connect to social media, online shopping, email, fast news that might not be on the television yet, and to work. The Internet really has endless possibilities.
Compared to other people in my house, the Internet is used in many other ways. My sister uses the Internet for the same purposes as myself. My grandmother really only uses the Internet for email, printing out her Barns & Noble coupons, and for news resources. My mother, however, is a lawyer and uses the Internet for law purposes such as looking at databases, TurboLaw, looking up libraries and courthouses, as well as things that I do such as social media and defiantly online shopping.
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