Mac security is ten years behind Microsoft, and it isn't that hard to figure out why. More people have PCs than macs, and the virus wants to target as many computers as possible. So, it is safe to assume, that most viruses target PC computers.
That doesn't mean that I approve of Apple's lack of development in security. Maybe they didn't get many viruses, but it is better to be safe than sorry. They should have looked into the future to see potential problems and prevent them. That's a reasonable thing to ask of people who create computers.
Macs and PCs are different in many ways, but the quality of security shouldn't be. I want to feel safe from viruses on my computer, and I'm sure most people want it too.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Robberies
There are two types of robberies that I'm going to address. One is a planned robbery, the other is a crime of opportunity. Which is worse? I am inclined to believe that planned robbery is worse.
When you see an opportunity to commit a crime, such as a person dropping money, and you want it, it's hard to resist the temptation. Most people would consider taking the money for themselves, and at least half will actually take it. It is hard to resist.
A planned robbery shows that you really want to do this. It isn't about temptation. You know what you're doing, and you don't really care about the other person. It shows that you believe that you are above the law. So, planned robbery is worse.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Penguin Nips Gingrich
Recently, there was an article about Newt Gingrich getting nipped by a penguin, and getting a band aide. I'm not going to pretend that I think this belongs in a newspaper at all, but if I had to choose a section for this article it would be a print feature.
This article could never be in news, as it isn't important enough. It had nothing to do with sports, and it isn't a puzzle or comic. I can't see how it could be an opinion, as there's no one I can think of that would bother forming an important opinion about it.
Honestly, this article should never have even made it into a newspaper in the first place. It's irrelevant to everyone, and no one really cares. People need band-aides all the time. Just because it's Newt Gingrich doesn't make it entertaining or important.
This article could never be in news, as it isn't important enough. It had nothing to do with sports, and it isn't a puzzle or comic. I can't see how it could be an opinion, as there's no one I can think of that would bother forming an important opinion about it.
Honestly, this article should never have even made it into a newspaper in the first place. It's irrelevant to everyone, and no one really cares. People need band-aides all the time. Just because it's Newt Gingrich doesn't make it entertaining or important.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Profanity on a Computer
A student was expelled for using profanity on a school issued laptop. Is this right, or is the student allowed to do whatever they want with the laptop? I think that it depends on whether or not the school told the students they couldn't use profanity on their laptops. If they didn't the school doesn't really have the right to punish the student.
That's not to say I approve of the student's actions. It was idiotic to do something like that on a school issued laptop. It is pretty obvious that the school would be tracking what you are typing, so I don't know what he was thinking. This student is a high school senior, so he should be smart enough to realize this.
It just shows that you have to be careful about what you post on the Internet with. It's possible that expelling the student was a little extreme, but he if he was stupid enough to curse using a school issued laptop then he probably deserves it.
That's not to say I approve of the student's actions. It was idiotic to do something like that on a school issued laptop. It is pretty obvious that the school would be tracking what you are typing, so I don't know what he was thinking. This student is a high school senior, so he should be smart enough to realize this.
It just shows that you have to be careful about what you post on the Internet with. It's possible that expelling the student was a little extreme, but he if he was stupid enough to curse using a school issued laptop then he probably deserves it.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Technology in Journalism
Journalism has developed along with technology. We used to use a typewriter and a printing press, but now there's so much more we use to report the news. So, what's the most important technology we use these days?
The computer is a no brainer. It allows us to report faster, and it allows more people to see it, which is the point of journalism. There's also the video camera for the news stations. It also allows more people to see the news.
I think one of the most important is the iPhone. You can take notes, pictures, and videos. It's easy to get an interview with Facetime, and you can email it to your editor. It makes everything faster, and easier to do. You don't have to carry any heavy microphones or recording devices, and notebooks are a thing of the past. There's nothing I can think of that's more important than this piece of technology. Journalism is so much simpler to do now that we have such advanced technology to help.
The computer is a no brainer. It allows us to report faster, and it allows more people to see it, which is the point of journalism. There's also the video camera for the news stations. It also allows more people to see the news.
I think one of the most important is the iPhone. You can take notes, pictures, and videos. It's easy to get an interview with Facetime, and you can email it to your editor. It makes everything faster, and easier to do. You don't have to carry any heavy microphones or recording devices, and notebooks are a thing of the past. There's nothing I can think of that's more important than this piece of technology. Journalism is so much simpler to do now that we have such advanced technology to help.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thomas Jefferson's Quote
What Thomas Jefferson means is that the newspaper is biased. You are given information form only a certain perspective, and sometimes they leave out some the facts so that you're inclined to agree with the writer. Someone who doesn't read at all would be able to information that was most likely less biased.
The real way to make sure you can form your own opinions is to read everything, not just newspapers. The ones that read everything are more informed than the people who only read the newspaper, and those who don't read at all. At least you'll get more than one point of view on the subject.
Thomas Jefferson is completely correct when he said that. The only way to make those who only read newspapers more educated is if the newspapers tell us everything without allowing their opinions to be involved. That's difficult to do as it is human nature to want people to know what you think and take it into consideration.
The real way to make sure you can form your own opinions is to read everything, not just newspapers. The ones that read everything are more informed than the people who only read the newspaper, and those who don't read at all. At least you'll get more than one point of view on the subject.
Thomas Jefferson is completely correct when he said that. The only way to make those who only read newspapers more educated is if the newspapers tell us everything without allowing their opinions to be involved. That's difficult to do as it is human nature to want people to know what you think and take it into consideration.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
State Grade
Our states have been graded on their corruptibility. Unfortunately, the highest grade is a B+. There isn't anything wrong with getting a B+, but there is a problem when that's the highest grade. A large amount of states have scored an F, and that's just sad. It needs to change.
What we need to do is to target the specific issues in each states and address each individually. Delaware was scored a C- because of many things, but they scored an F on public information access and lobbying disclosure. If we raise the grade on both of these, they'll probably have a B overall.
If we fix the states our country will be better for everyone, and we won't feel so embarrassed about the state of our country. Some countries could be graded all As, and it's awful that we don't even have one state that aced the assessment. It is not acceptable ,and everyone needs to work towards raising those scores.
What we need to do is to target the specific issues in each states and address each individually. Delaware was scored a C- because of many things, but they scored an F on public information access and lobbying disclosure. If we raise the grade on both of these, they'll probably have a B overall.
If we fix the states our country will be better for everyone, and we won't feel so embarrassed about the state of our country. Some countries could be graded all As, and it's awful that we don't even have one state that aced the assessment. It is not acceptable ,and everyone needs to work towards raising those scores.
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