Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Instant Messaging
At first thought I associate Instant Messaging (IM) with today's text messaging; however, they are not the same. While both forms of communication provide the user with the ability to directly communicate with their contacts, they have significant differences.
Text messages are sent via mobile device although computers can also send text messages they are primarily designed for mobile phones. IMs are primarily sent via computers; however, with the quick development of apps, some IM services are also available on mobile device. One example of a recent IM service that has been the subject of some controversy in the news is Facebook's messenger mobile service.
That said, text messages can be sent to a user regardless of what platform they are using. For example my android phone can be used to send a message to other android users or apple users. Text messaging services will allow for a message to be sent to multiple users at one time similar to a conference call regardless of what platform they are utilizing. On the other hand IM service providers are limited to sending communication only to users that have the same platform. Facebook messenger does not send a message to AOL IM user.
With a security mindset however, IM in more secure since they require a login with a user name and password. On the other hand, text messaging with the phone is only as secure as the phone usage. Therefore, IMing is typically more secure.
I am more of a user of text messaging than I am on IMing. I do not have a favorite IM service since I do not use them. I tried FaceBooks messenger service for a week until I realized all of the PII issues.
Text messages are sent via mobile device although computers can also send text messages they are primarily designed for mobile phones. IMs are primarily sent via computers; however, with the quick development of apps, some IM services are also available on mobile device. One example of a recent IM service that has been the subject of some controversy in the news is Facebook's messenger mobile service.
That said, text messages can be sent to a user regardless of what platform they are using. For example my android phone can be used to send a message to other android users or apple users. Text messaging services will allow for a message to be sent to multiple users at one time similar to a conference call regardless of what platform they are utilizing. On the other hand IM service providers are limited to sending communication only to users that have the same platform. Facebook messenger does not send a message to AOL IM user.
With a security mindset however, IM in more secure since they require a login with a user name and password. On the other hand, text messaging with the phone is only as secure as the phone usage. Therefore, IMing is typically more secure.
I am more of a user of text messaging than I am on IMing. I do not have a favorite IM service since I do not use them. I tried FaceBooks messenger service for a week until I realized all of the PII issues.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Skype Review
Skype is a VOIP that allows its users to utilize video and voice calls, instant message and share files with other Skype users for free. If a users pays for the service they can make calls to mobile and landline phones and send text messages. This method of communicating is a very low cost effective method of staying in touch.
While I was deployed to Iraq for all of 2009, I was able to utilize Skype to stay in touch with my wife and daughter. I was able to read stories to my daughter and although we were on different sides of the planet we could still stay connected. When most people are deployed they can only speak with their loved ones a few times if at all; I was able to speak with my family weekly thanks to Skype. All I needed to utilize the program was an internet connections and a computer with microphone and speakers.
For a few months I also used Skype to communicate with friends while playing an online game. Skype allowed for conference calling so that multiple people could be connected at one time.
Many VOIP programs can be costly, but Skype is very cost effective.
While I was deployed to Iraq for all of 2009, I was able to utilize Skype to stay in touch with my wife and daughter. I was able to read stories to my daughter and although we were on different sides of the planet we could still stay connected. When most people are deployed they can only speak with their loved ones a few times if at all; I was able to speak with my family weekly thanks to Skype. All I needed to utilize the program was an internet connections and a computer with microphone and speakers.
For a few months I also used Skype to communicate with friends while playing an online game. Skype allowed for conference calling so that multiple people could be connected at one time.
Many VOIP programs can be costly, but Skype is very cost effective.
LinkedIn Review
LinkedIn is a professional social networking site developed to assist professions find relevant connections. As I am nearing my transition from active duty, LinkedIn has proven to be a very effective networking tool for me. About a year ago I created an account and I have been learning about its usefulness ever since. First and foremost I created what is ultimately my resume. From there I began to connect to people I know and joining groups that I am interested in. I learn about topics I am interested in from others who post information on those subjects like Lean Six Sigma or the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. Most importantly, last week I traveled to Huntsville, AL and met with members of the Semper Fi Community Task Force who were able to assist me with networking in the area. If it were not for this groups LinkedIn page, I would not have had the success that I did have.
LinkedIn allows me to connect to others that may be able to assist me with my upcoming job search, but it also allows me to assist others. With LinkedIn I have been able to link others together and impart information on topics of interests to me. One day, I hope to utilize LinkedIn to help others with their transition as LinkedIn has been helping me.
The most effective method that I have found in utilizing LinkedIn in my job search is to find a job with a company that I am interested in. Then look in LinkedIn at my connections searching for friends that work for that particular company. Once I find a connections, I can contact that individual to find out what they may know about the position and see if they may earn referral benefits if I use their name in my application. If they do received referral benefits then perhaps they will be more apt to recommend me to the hiring manager. Even if they do not receive referral benefits they may be willing to recommend me. In the end I have been told countless times that find a job is about 90% of who you know and 10% of what you know. LinkedIn helps you with that 90%.
LinkedIn allows me to connect to others that may be able to assist me with my upcoming job search, but it also allows me to assist others. With LinkedIn I have been able to link others together and impart information on topics of interests to me. One day, I hope to utilize LinkedIn to help others with their transition as LinkedIn has been helping me.
The most effective method that I have found in utilizing LinkedIn in my job search is to find a job with a company that I am interested in. Then look in LinkedIn at my connections searching for friends that work for that particular company. Once I find a connections, I can contact that individual to find out what they may know about the position and see if they may earn referral benefits if I use their name in my application. If they do received referral benefits then perhaps they will be more apt to recommend me to the hiring manager. Even if they do not receive referral benefits they may be willing to recommend me. In the end I have been told countless times that find a job is about 90% of who you know and 10% of what you know. LinkedIn helps you with that 90%.
Social Media Comparison
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| Launched | 2004 | 2006 | 2011 | |||
| Users1 | 900 million | 310 million | 120 million | |||
| Post Size Limit | 63k Characters | 140 Characters | 100k Characters | |||
| Storage Limit | Unlimited2 | 3MB daily3 | 15GB4 | |||
| SmartPhone Apps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Apps | Yes | Yes with limits5 | No | |||
| Advertisment | lots | minimal | none | |||
| ease of use | 10/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | |||
| Editability of post | Yes/Easy | No | Yes/Easy | |||
| Text, Photo, Video | yes | yes | yes | |||
| email, files, & IM | all-in-one | all-in-one | spread out | |||
| Recommends Connections | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| 1. eBizMBA (2014). Top 15 Most Popular Social Networking Sites. Retrieved from http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-networking-websites | ||||||
| 2. Vajgel, P. (2009). Needle in a haystack: efficient storage of billions of photos. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=76191543919 | ||||||
| 3. Mohta, A. (2011). Twitter has Galleries but do you know your Photo upload Limits? Retrieved from http://www.technospot.net/blogs/twitter-galleries/ | ||||||
| 4. Google (2014). See your storage limit. Retrieved from https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6558?hl=en | ||||||
| 5. Fedewa, J. (2013). Rowi hits Twitter token limit, pulls app from Windows Phone Store. Retrieved from http://winsource.com/2013/08/28/rowi-hits-twitter-token-limit-pulls-app-from-windows-phone-store/ | ||||||
Monday, November 10, 2014
What is a podcast
I just made a new Voki. See it here:
A
podcast is a way to have media content sent to a portable listening device as
it is published. Podcasts are much like
subscribing to a blog with a RSS feed.
Think of having all of your favorite talk shows or songs piped directly
to you without you having to adjust the tuner on your radio. The podcasts can be developed by anyone not
necessarily a specialized DJ. The
podcast can be created on any subject that its developer can think of and then
be shared with the world. Because of
podcast’s ability to be created, accessed, and shared by anyone it is a great
example of the new aged ideology of web 2.0.
podcast is a way to have media content sent to a portable listening device as
it is published. Podcasts are much like
subscribing to a blog with a RSS feed.
Think of having all of your favorite talk shows or songs piped directly
to you without you having to adjust the tuner on your radio. The podcasts can be developed by anyone not
necessarily a specialized DJ. The
podcast can be created on any subject that its developer can think of and then
be shared with the world. Because of
podcast’s ability to be created, accessed, and shared by anyone it is a great
example of the new aged ideology of web 2.0.
Podcast.com vs Podcastalley.com
I just made a new Voki. See it here:
Podcast.com
and Podcastalley.com are two sites that boast being destinations for podcasts
from a variety of genres. For this week’s
assignment I found that Podcast.com was very difficult for me to navigate. Furthermore, Podcast.com was full of links to
advertisements as opposed to links to useful podcasts. There was nothing that I could find as an advantage
for podcast.com and of the two I would much prefer podcastalley.com. I found all three pod casts to review from
Podcastalley.com although it took some navigation learning before I finally
found them. Podcastalley.com was a
little bit easier to use than podcast.com; however, I still am not a fan of the
site. I felt that neither site was very
useful and had much better luck with podcastone.com.
and Podcastalley.com are two sites that boast being destinations for podcasts
from a variety of genres. For this week’s
assignment I found that Podcast.com was very difficult for me to navigate. Furthermore, Podcast.com was full of links to
advertisements as opposed to links to useful podcasts. There was nothing that I could find as an advantage
for podcast.com and of the two I would much prefer podcastalley.com. I found all three pod casts to review from
Podcastalley.com although it took some navigation learning before I finally
found them. Podcastalley.com was a
little bit easier to use than podcast.com; however, I still am not a fan of the
site. I felt that neither site was very
useful and had much better luck with podcastone.com.
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