Tuesday 22 October 2013

Document Control

File Compression:- This makes a big file or document smaller and faster to send over email to another computer.
Version Control:- This saves different versions of the same document that have been changed.
Level Permissions:-
Is Owner:- This permission allows the person or people to have full control over the document, being able to change the document.
Read/Write:- This permission allows the person to read the document and adapt the document.
Read Only:- This permission only allows the person to look and not change the document at all.

Monday 21 October 2013

Computer Networks


LAN - Local Area Network
WAN - Wide Area Network
Client- A client is a computer that uses the services of a server.
Server- A server is the main computer that servers the needs of other computers.

Online Services


Communication - Email, Messaging, Blogs, Vlogs, News Groups, Conferencing, Social Networks. E.g. Videos on youtube, Pictures/Videos on facbook.
Real-Time Information - Timetables, News, Sports Updates, Weather Reports, Travel news. E.g. Checking Train and Bus times.
Commerce - Banking, Auctions, Online Sales and Purchases, Publishing. E.g.  Shopping online on Ebay.
Government - Tax Returns, E-voting, Applications for benefits. E.g. Tax Returns, DVLA Driving.
Education - Online Learning, Online Training, Maanufacturers, Online Tutorial. E.g. SAM Learning.
Virtual Learning Environment - VLE's such as Moodle. E.g. School VLE to find homework, Coursework and Class Work.
Business - Business Networks, Collaborative Working and Video Conferencing. E.g. Primary pad to do work and adapt work, Skype, YouTube and Price Comparisons.
Entertainment - Multi-user Names, Radio and TV Players and Video Streaming. E.g. 4OD, 5OD to watch catch-up TV.
Download Services -Music, Films, New Software, Software Upgrades and Games. E.g. ITunes, Tubidy and YouTube.