Question 1

What is Cloud Computing?

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What it teaches:

Using a simple story of a growing florist business, this video explains the basics of cloud computing: how it works and why it makes sense for businesses and individuals.

The difference between on-site computing and cloud computing
The financial benefits of cloud computing
What makes cloud computing secure and efficient
How cloud computing impacts consumers

Video Transcript:

Computers used to work alone, inside a home or business. But thanks to the Internet, we can now use the power of computers at a completely different location - what we call "in the cloud".

To start, meet Lucy from Lucy's Lilies, a new florist. She is concerned about how to manage flower deliveries. Right now she's responsible for hiring drivers and keeping the vans running. But this scenario makes her nervous.

She's a florist, not a mechanic - delivery is a distraction.

Then she learned about a new kind of delivery company that has an unlimited fleet of drivers and vans that she can use on an as-needed basis - and she only pay for what she uses. Now she can depend on another company to handle the deliveries.

A few years later, her business savvy paid off. She now has a network of florists and new problems.

Then she learned about cloud computing, which works a lot like her deliveries. Instead of managing important technology on-site, she can depend on a new kind of company to help take away the pain.

They have all the computing power she needs and it's all secure, backed up at another location and accessible through the Web - what people call "in the cloud."

This means she can depend on a cloud company's computers to help her business run and focus her energy on fantastic flowers.

But that's not all. Cloud computing means computers don't have to limit her business. Because Cloud companies have nearly unlimited storage and resources, she can grow without worry. And because the servers are normally backed up in multiple locations, her information is safe.

But what she really loves is only paying for what she uses. If business is slow, her computing costs can go down too.

Cloud Computing also means she can use new kinds of services that live in the cloud and are only accessible through the web.

When she needs a new billing system, she has a choice: installing and supporting one on-site, or using a product that lives in the cloud and works using her web browser.

From email, to word processing or photo sharing - cloud computing also works for you and me. We can use products that live in the cloud, are always backed up, accessible from any Internet connection, and safe from spilled coffee.

Cloud computing means we have new choices. Businesses and individuals can spend less time worrying about technology and focus on what matters.

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Question 2

What are Libraries in the Internet Age?

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Libraries and librarians have evolved, and these days what they can do may surprise you. This video explains why libraries are more important than ever. It teaches:

Why information is the real focus of every library
How the Internet has impacted libraries
Why more information isn’t always better
How libraries and librarians help us navigate information
What you are likely to find in libraries today

Video Transcript:

When you think of libraries, you probably picture shelves of books, librarians and kids working on homework. But today, libraries and librarians are a doing a lot more than you might think.

You see, libraries are not only about books. The real focus of every library is information.

For most of their history, that information lived in books, magazines and periodicals. So libraries and librarians became experts at organizing and understanding how to get the right information out of these resources.

This is still the case today, but things are changing quickly. We now live in the information age and we have access to more information than ever before. Now huge amounts of information also live on the Internet, in databases, apps and more.

Unfortunately, more isn’t always better. Finding trustworthy information and high quality research can be a challenge. And search engines can only do so much.

That’s why libraries matter now more than ever. The same libraries and librarians who helped us organize and understand books have transitioned to helping us find information wherever it exists.

Today librarians are still amazing book-finders - but they are also teachers and technologists. They are expert navigators of information and focus on helping people build new, useful skills, like how to do online research or search job listings effectively.

Librarians work to help communities and students become more digitally literate. And libraries have changed too. Most provide free access to the Internet via on-site computers and/or wifi.

Today many libraries have comprehensive websites that allow you to access resources like research databases that would be difficult to access otherwise.

You may even be able to check-out books online, or borrow electronic books that display on your e-reader.

It’s easy to think that the Internet might have made libraries obsolete, but thankfully, it’s quite the opposite. The Internet has provided libraries a new, effective way to do what they do best - help students and the community find what they need to be productive, online and off.

The next time you need quality information, help with a project or to develop a new skill or hobby, go to your local library and ask a librarian. They’re happy to help and really good at what they do.

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Question 3

Why does an Emergency Kit matter?

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We live in an unpredictable world. Events may occur that require a family to need emergency supplies for up to 72 hours. This video explains what to include in an Emergency Kit.

What to expect in an emergency
Why a kit is needed in an emergency
What goes into a kit
Reminders for lesser-known items

Video Transcript:

We live in a world that’s unpredictable. Without warning, we may have to make quick decisions that impact the health and safety of our loved ones. It’s easy to assume that we’ll be able to gather what we need when something unexpected happens. But few of us really know what will make the difference.

Imagine that your neighborhood begins to flood in the middle of the night. You may have to leave your home quickly, or wait until local authorities can provide help. In any situation, you want to be able to take care or your family for least 72 hours. Having a well-stocked, portable, and easy-to-find emergency kit will help make sure that you have the basic supplies to keep you and your family safe, no matter where you are.

Let’s talk about what goes into that kit. In an emergency, the basic services we use everyday make not work. For example, your water, electricity, gas and telephone service may not work, and it may be impossible to access cash from a bank. When these services are not available, an emergency kit can provide the basics.

For example, we all need water. The rule of thumb is two liters per person per day for 72 hours or 3 days. It’s a good idea to use small bottles that can be carried easily. Of course, we also need food. Because yoru kit needs to be ready at all times, use food that won’t spoil like canned goods, energy bars or dried food that can be stored longer. If needed, baby formula and pet food may be a good idea. And remember a multi-purpose tool that can open those cans.

So now your kit has a good start, food and water. What else? Well, it’s dark and there’s no electricity. A flashlight and radio will be handy to see where you’re going and help you stay informed. They both need power so pack extra batteries, or even better, buy the type that can be powered manually with a crank. Of course, an emergency kit wouldn’t be complete without a first aid kit with the basics like bandages, antiseptic and pain relievers.

With these items, food and water, flashlight and radio, and a first aid kit, we’ve covered the basics, but there are some items that may not be so obvious.

For example, it may be very difficult to get prescription medications in an emergency, or even long afterward. Including a couple of weeks worth of medication in the kit will help. Sanitary products like toilet paper and feminine supplies are a good idea too.

As we mentioned it may be difficult tohttps://eranbucai.com/ get cash from banks, so include small bills and change as cash registers may not work.

Lastly, keeping important documents like copies of birth certificates, wills, passports and insurance policies in your kit can make it easier to stay organized in an emergency. Other documents to include are copies of your emergency plans, maps and contact information for friends and family.

We all hope that emergencies don’t occur and your kit goes unused, but that’s no reason to delay. It’s your responsibility to start gathering supplies and thinking about what your family will need for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

Having an emergency kit is an easy way to have more peace of mind in an unpredictable world.

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Question 4

What are the benefits of Investing Money?

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What it teaches:

This video introduces the potential benefits of investing money in the context of taking risks. It describes multiple types of investing and what they all have in common, including:

Comparing saving and investing in the context of risk
Being prepared to lose money
Examples of investing in business, stock market and antiques
How to know if investing is right for you

Video Transcript:

Most of us look forward to a comfortable future. To get there, you’ve got to be smart about using your money to make more money.

We know that putting money in savings helps you make more money over time thanks to interest. It’s predictable and based on an interest rate. However, there are ways to make more money if you’re ready to take risks.

Consider this. You’re here and you want to be here. You have a choice between two options: going around the mountain, which usually takes 5 hours. It’s very predictable. Or going over the mountain, which can shorten the trip to two hours. It may seem like an easy choice. You can get there 3 hours earlier by going over, but there’s a catch. You might get stuck in the snow, which is a risk that can make the trip even longer than going around the mountain.

The best way to deal with risk is to be informed. If you do your homework, like checking the weather reports, you’ll have a better chance of making a smart decision.

Now, of course I’m not talking about getting from town to town, but reaching your financial goals. Having a savings account is predictable. It grows steadily with interest. Investing, on the other hand, can grow your money much faster, but there’s also a chance you could lose some of it.

There are many ways to invest. Let’s say your friend is opening a coffee shop. She needs money to buy the beans and supplies. Because she can’t afford everything, she asks people like you to be investors. You can see that this is a big risk, but you do the research and find that a new coffee shop could do very well.

So, you give her company money and you become an owner in a tiny part of the company. That bit of ownership represents the money you invested. If the coffee shop business is slow, your investment may shrink. But if the coffee shop is successful, your investment could grow with the company. It may take time to see the outcome, but you’ve bet that your money would grow faster in an investment than the modest earnings in a savings account. That’s what makes it risky. It’s hard to know how an investment will do over time.

The same is true for the stock market. When you buy stocks, you’re buying a tiny portion of a large business and betting that the business will do well over time, increasing the value of your investment.

Now, the stock market and private businesses aren’t the only kinds of investing. Let’s say you’d like to invest $500. You find antiques that you believe will be worth more in the future. If you’re right, you may be selling them for $750 in a few years. If you’re wrong they may be worth only $400. By investing you’re taking a risk, and you have to be ready for both outcomes.

Whether it’s a friend’s coffee shop, the stock market, or antiques, the big ideas are the same. Savings accounts are predictable and may be a good choice. But if you’re ready to take the risk that you might lose money, you could put your money into an investment that has the potential for a much bigger payoff.

Investing is serious business, and every investment comes with different risks. Do your homework, and discuss your plans with a financial professional before getting involved. If you plan for the long term, you may find that a comfortable future isn’t too many years away.

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Question 5

What is an Open Source Software?

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What it teaches:

This video follows the story of a software developer who created a new tool and is trying to figure out how the tool will be shared and supported in the future. It teaches:

Why open source makes sense for some types of software
How open source differs from closed source, or proprietary software
What motivates people to work on open source projects
How businesses work with open source software

Video Transcript:

Let’s say you’re a programmer and you’ve created what you think is an amazing tool for other programmers. It took you untold hours to develop the recipe for making it work and now you’re thinking about the future.

How will the tool reach people? How will it be supported and improved over time? What are your goals?

One popular option means keeping the recipe private, making a commercial product and competing with other tool makers. Here, you stay in control of the tool and have the potential of building a business around it.

When a tool like software is under the control of a single company or individual and the source code is private, it’s called closed source or proprietary software.

In most cases, the company puts restrictions on the tool’s use, keeps the source code secret and may maintain and support the software over time.

And this can work very well. But it also comes with risk. If you’re not able to make a profit, it may be difficult to support and maintain your product.

There is a fundamentally different way to think about the future of your tool. It’s called open source. Here, instead of controlling the source code, you license it in way that encourages sharing.

For example, an open source license may state that anyone can copy, modify and use the recipe as long as their contributions are also freely shared.

A big idea behind open source is that the best tools come from the free flow of feedback, ideas and modifications. By choosing to share the recipe as open source, your work becomes a starting point for anyone to access and improve it over time.

While open source projects vary, larger open source projects are often managed by volunteers around the world who are motivated by learning, experimentation and a sense of community.

While the source code can be free, some companies build businesses by customizing, supporting and maintaining the tool for others.

And it works. The Wordpress blogging platform, the Mozilla Firefox browser and Apache, the world’s most widely used web server software, are all open source projects.

The future of your new tool is up to you and there is no right or wrong direction. If you’re ready to accept the risk and work to build and maintain your proprietary tool, you could keep control of the source code and even build a business from your efforts.

But if you’re more motivated to see your tool improve in the hands of many people over time, open source could be the best option for you.

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Question 6

What is a Computer Hardware?

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What it teaches:

This video introduces three parts of computer hardware: hard drive, RAM, processor. The video uses a house metaphor to illustrate the role of each part, including:

The three common parts of all computers
Role of hardware to store information
Role of RAM to make some information easy to access
Role of the processor to keep them system working

**Video Transcript:

If you’re like most people, computers are becoming a part of your life, and it helps to know how they work. They seem complicated inside, but by understanding just a few parts, you can see a simpler side of computers.

You’ve seen them. They come in all shapes and sizes, but work pretty much in the same ways. In fact, if you could look inside these computers, they’d have the same basic parts. It’s these parts, the hardware, that do a lot of the work in computers.

To explain, let’s look at something you already know, a house. One of the great things about living in a house is that you have room for all of your stuff. In fact, many houses have basements that become the perfect place for storing things you want to use later. And the bigger the basement, the more you can store.

The same thing is true for computers. Instead of boxes and bicycles, we need a place to store things like photos, music, documents, and software. In a computer, it’s not the basement, but a hard drive. A computer’s hard drive is where you keep all the things you want to use later. And like basements, the bigger the hard drive, the more you can store.

But basements aren’t perfect. Going to the basement takes too much time whenever you need something. Closets on the main floor can help. They’re small, and make things easier to access when you need them. You don’t need to go all the way downstairs.

It’s the same with computers. Some of the information stored on computers is hard for the computer to open quickly because it needs to take the long way. To solve this problem computers use RAM or Random Access Memory. It makes information easier for the computer to access. This means RAM makes computers faster. Plus, this kind of closet gets cleaned out every time you restart your computer.

Of course, houses have all kinds of parts that need to work together. It would help to have someone like a butler in the house making sure the house is always in working order. If it’s too hot, maybe the air conditioning needs adjustment. When it’s dark, lights are needed.

Computers need this too. Something has to make sure all the parts run smoothly. In computers, this is called the processor. It’s a tiny part that’s like the butler of the computer. It sends and receives information, completes tasks and puts the software to work. And the faster it can complete tasks, the faster your computer will be.

So, let’s review. The hard drive is like a basement. It stores all the things you need for later. RAM is like a closet on the main floor. It makes some information quick and easy to access. And the processor is like having a butler around always completing tasks and making things work together.

The next time you use a computer, think about what’s happening under the hood. Computer hardware is working together to help you get things done.

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Question 7

What is Encryption on the Web?

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Encryption is fundamental part of using the Internet securely, but it is mostly invisible to the user. This video explains the basic idea of encryption and specifically the two types of keys that are used online: symmetric and public. It teaches:

Why encryption matters on the Web
An example of encryption used in history
The basics of private key encryption
The basics of public key encryption
How public key encryption works when using a bank website

Video Transcript:

These days we use the Web to communicate more than ever - and much of what we say is sensitive. From private email messages to bank transactions - we need ways to use the web with confidence. Encryption, which makes online communication unreadable, is what helps give us this confidence.

Encryption is an old idea. For millennia soldiers have needed a way to send messages that couldn’t be read by the enemy. Instead of writing a message using normal words, they substituted letters in a systematic and secret way.

This is called a key. This key for example, is “three letters” which means moving the alphabet over by three letters. And by knowing the secret key, the message could be decoded.

This basic idea is what keeps our communications secure on the Web today. Instead of using the alphabet, this encryption involves computers and serious math, so the code is nearly impossible to break.

On the Web today, most encryption in managed through two different types of keys. They are Symmetric and Public Key Encryption. A popular analogy goes like this…

Alice and Bob need to send private messages to one another using the postal service. They decide to use a box with a padlock and two identical keys, one for each person.

With the keys in place, they can send the box back and forth and open it with the keys. This is called symmetric encryption.

On the Internet this means that the exact same digital key must be used to encrypt and decrypt the message. And that’s a problem. If a key is lost or stolen, the whole system is compromised. And when more people need more identical keys, the risk goes up.

A more sophisticated way to share keys, especially on the Web, is to use Public Keys. In this example, Bob sends Alice an open padlock (or public key), and keeps his private key. She then uses it to lock (or encrypt) her box before sending it back. This way, when it arrives, Bob can open it without having to share his private key with anyone.

On the Internet, this means that a bank website can automatically provide a public key to your web browser.

With the key in place, banking information sent from your browser can be encrypted so the only thing that will unlock it is the bank’s private key.

Once it’s unlocked, and everything checks out, you can do business securely with the bank website.

It is this system, behind the scenes, that gives us confidence that information we share on the Web can be kept private and secure.

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Question 8

What is Twitter for Business?

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Twitter has evolved into a powerful business tool. Organizations large and small are using it to communicate with and learn from customers. This video focuses on the three businesses who use Twitter in different ways. It teaches:

Twitter basics - what it means to use Twitter and follow an organization’s account
How a mobile restaurant uses Twitter to inform customers of lunch locations
How a large company uses Twitter to support and educate customers
How a non-profit business uses Twitter to connect with and endear patrons
The role of policies and strategies in making Twitter use safe and productive
How Twitter can create long term relationships

Video Transcript:

It’s official. Twitter is everywhere, and along with your friends, favorite celebrities, and pets, organizations of all sizes are getting involved in a big way.

These days, Twitter helps people like you stay informed about news, people and organizations that interest them. When they sign up and follow a Twitter account, those updates, or “Tweets” become a part of their Twitter stream, which they can track each day.

It’s these tweets that can create an opportunity for businesses to build connections with followers. It can turn a simple click into a long-term relationship that can inform, educate, and endear.

Here’s how a few businesses are using Twitter.

That’s because devoted lunch-goers follow him on Twitter. Now he’s able to inform followers about his location and get ready for the rush. But it’s not just small businesses.

Emi’s customer service department at a Fortune 500 company has been on Twitter for over a year now. While her team is dedicated to posting tweets and responding to customers, she’s focused on listening. People mention her product every day on Twitter.

Using Twitter Search, she can stay on top of what’s being said around the world whenever someone mentions her company or products. This instant access to relevant information has become her company’s early warning system and a valuable of way of engaging and educating customers.

For Raghav though, Twitter is simply a better way to communicate. For years his non-profit primarily used mailers and email to alert patrons of projects and campaigns. Now, along with monthly updates, his organization can use daily tweets to build long-term relationships. Their interactions on Twitter endear patrons in a way that other communications can’t.

For many, Twitter works because people who click “follow” choose to be involved and many stay involved over time. And keeping them engaged may mean having conversations, using humor, and sharing interesting links, photos or videos.

But Twitter also comes with some risk. It’s easy to post something regrettable. That’s why policies that ensure Twitter is used responsibly are important for an organization’s reputation.

Further, a strategy for Twitter, like any outside communication, can be helpful. Use your account to follow others and share your unique perspective. And don’t forget to make it easy for people to find you on Twitter.

Soon enough, you’ll see why Twitter is everywhere.

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Question 9

What is Phishing Scams?

Accepted Answer

This video is designed to increase awareness of phishing scams and help viewers recognize and avoid phishing emails when they see them. The video includes:

An example of how the scam typically works
How to recognize and report a phishing email
What to do when you receive a phishing email
What to do if you mistakenly divulge information

Video Transcript:

You've probably seen it. You receive an email from your bank or trusted company and it's asking you for information. It looks real, but it's designed to fool you into handing over important information. This is a scam called Phishing, and you need to avoid it.

Most of us have gotten used to doing business online. We buy and sell things. We have accounts with sensitive information. The risk of doing business online is low, as long as you deal directly with organizations you trust. Problems occur when criminals impersonate these organizations, and fool you into handing over sensitive information, like account numbers, passwords, and PIN numbers.

The key to avoiding this scam is awareness. Here's one example. You receive an email that looks like a trustworthy message from a bank. It asks you to click a link to verify information. You assume it's legit. So you click the link and log in to what appears to be your bank's website. At this point, the scam is complete.

They were able to fool you by impersonating the bank's website. There are a few keys to detecting phishing emails. They often try to scare you by saying "your account has been accessed" or "security has been compromised." They also insist that you click a link to verify information or fill out a form.

Do NOT click links or fill out forms in suspicious emails. The email may also have misspellings and call you something like "Valued Customer." The crooks don't know your name! Remember, phishing emails may use the exact same logos, phone numbers, and addresses that appear on your statements or bills.

Always be suspicious of an email that asks for your information. No exceptions! If you receive a phishing email, stay calm. There's no risk in receiving it. Just delete it. You can also safely report it by forwarding it to:

If an email does lead you to a suspicious website, remember to look at the web address. The address in your browser should look familiar. If you suspect that criminals have your information, immediately contact organizations where you have accounts.

To protect yourself in the long run, you might also consider anti-phishing software. Further, check your online accounts and credit reports regularly, and quickly report anything that is out of place.

Phishing scams are a growing threat on the Internet. By being aware of the scam, you can feel confident in working with companies online. Yaay!

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Question 10

What is DNS? How does DNS work?

Accepted Answer

DNS stands for Domain Name System. To answer this question, here is a short video that explains.

To complete this FAQ, here is the transcript of the video:

Hi there. In this video, you’ll learn about a crucial part of the Internet – the Domain Name System or DNS.

So what is DNS? Well, it’s a translation system that allows us humans to search the Internet using language we’re comfortable with. Without DNS, the Internet as we know it would not exist.

For example, you couldn’t do your shopping online; you’d have to drive to an actual store to buy your things. There would be no way to stream music or videos to your smartphone, and no way to video chat with a friend across the ocean, or even across the street. But what does DNS have to do with this?

The Internet is made up of computers that are set up in large networks around the world. These networks are connected by a web of underground and, in some cases, undersea wires.

Computers on the Internet communicate with each other using strings of numbers called Internet Protocol or IP addresses.

Now it’s one thing for computers to communicate using strings of numbers, but imagine if we humans had to memorize these seemingly random strings of numbers for every single website we wanted to find – not very realistic, huh? Well because of DNS, we don’t have to.

DNS translates the human-friendly domain names that we’re comfortable using, into the IP addresses that computers need to communicate with one another. The process starts with you and your web browser.

When you type a domain name into your web browser, your browser and computer determine if one of them already has the domain’s related IP address in their memory.

If it’s a domain you’ve visited recently – like the newspaper website you visit every morning, your browser may have stored the domain name and its IP address in memory, and can display the website in a split second.

If the domain isn’t hanging around in local memory, your computer takes the search out to the Internet, where it asks, or queries, a series of DNS servers, if they have the domain name in their memory or database.

The first DNS server that receives the query, checks its memory for the domain name. If it doesn’t find the domain name in its memory, it sends the query on to the next DNS server to see if it can help.

As soon as the domain name is found on a DNS server, that server returns the domain name and its associated IP address to the requesting DNS server, and on down the line until it arrives back at your computer.

Each time a requesting DNS server receives a domain name and IP address, the server stores the information in its memory, so any future requests for the domain name can be answered more quickly.

Once your computer has the IP address for the domain name, your browser knows where to find it on the Internet.

Your browser uses your computer to communicate with the server where the domain name is hosted and requests any associated files.The host server returns the files which then display your web browser.

Our ability to use domain names to quickly and easily retrieve websites and files from the Internet is entirely dependent on this tightly integrated and tiered line of communication.

So the next time you buy a pair of shoes online, listen to some music on your smartphone or video chat with a friend on another continent… remember, it’s not magic that lets you do things on the web – it’s DNS.