USING THE INTERNET NET COMPETENCY


THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF USING THE INTERNET

Do:

Use the Internet to help in education.

Internet is the most important nowadays. Internet is a source of tons of information. It is because internet just like largest library in the world.

Beware with the personal information.

Posting private and personal information in the wrong location can have serious consequences.

Respect the privacy of other users.

Respecting others' privacy and not doing anything while online that will annoy or frustrate other people.

Watch out when copy or download programs from the Internet.

Use a virus scan program before loading them on your computer. Some programs may contain viruses that can harm the computer.

Don't:


Do not capitalize everything

It looks as if you are shouting at people.

Don't give password to anyone.

Posting private and personal information in the wrong location can have serious consequences.

Don't make copies of any copyrighted material,

Do not make any copies of books, magazines or music without the permission of the author, publisher or artist because any copyright works on the internet usually illegally and it is a crime if you are copy or distribute them.   

Obey Copyright Laws- Don’t steal!

Be Aware of Cyber bullying- Parents should talk honestly and openly to children about the issues of electronic bullying. Studies suggest most children do NOT tell a trusted adult if they are a victim of electronic bullying. If targeted by a cyber bully, do NOT respond.

Password management:

Core netiquette rules

Spell check and check over all written internet communication because errors diminish the credibility of the message.

Do not write in all capital letters because all caps are considered shouting when written on the internet.

Do not flame or respond to flames because personal insults are rough and netiquette is polite.

Do not spam or follow pop-up and spam links because they can lead to viruses, spyware, and malware.

Be conservative in email you send and liberal in email you receive because quality is better than quantity.

Do not send email at night because normal people sleep at night. Late night email may call your lifestyle into question.

Use discretion when sharing information online for personal and professional privacy reasons.

     INTERNET SECURITY

The openness of the internet has dramatically change global communication and making it possible for people around the world to easily exchange information at the same times, someone also generate a huge problem.

Everybody can excess the internet, but not everyone has good intentions. For example in malicious damage by malicious software program success, while others view hacking computer networks as a hobby.

To avoid becoming a victim of misguided pranksters or cybercrime, take time to check the security of your personal data.

Besides that, it is involving the protection of computer files and internet account from the unknown user to attack. For instance:

J    Choose good password protection

J    Change permission of files and computer data back.