Tag: User Security
What is the Cloud?
What is the cloud?
Are you too embarrassed at this point to ask, “What is the Cloud?” Just like a Neighbor that moved in a year ago, it’s a little awkward to ask their name now. Don’t worry it is never too late to learn!
The cloud is a computing service that is not tied to a physical device or server, but a network of server farms that can allocate resources appropriately. Typically computing was restricted to a physical hard drive and a physical computer. Now with cloud computing you can assign resources from a network of virtual machines to perform the same function.
Huh?
Cloud Computing: The Las Vegas Metaphor
If you are visiting Las Vegas for a weekend, would you rather buy a second home or book a room in a large casino?
Well, the cost of a second home is a lot higher. … Read More »
Who is in the Driver’s Seat? – User Accounts
PART TWO in my “Top Ten ways to protect your kids on the Internet.”
Who is Driving your Computer?!
We have all been there. The kids are loaded up in the car, and then we remember we left something in the house. What do you do? Do you get all of the kids out of the car? Do you leave them in the car? Do you turn off the car? We either take all of the kids inside with us, or take all of the precautions necessary so that they don't manage to drive and CRASH the car.
What would happen in this scenario? What if you left the car running in drive and told your toddler to keep their foot on the break while you are still inside? Now what are the chances of your kids crashing the car?
CRASH!!!!
Obviously there is a … Read More »