WIKI SO FAR

On our class wiki I'm currently working on researching and creating content for the "Streaming Devices" and "New media and devices" pages. Since, I currently own some streaming devices I have information that needs to be included on those pages. In addition I will be adding the new devices that are now available for purchase but are missing on the current wiki page. Along with the devices I plan on linking useful apps and streaming services which on streaming services pages that can maximize the usage of these devices if paired with those streaming services.

BLOG: P2P

File sharing is when you transfer a file from one computer to another using the internet. It can be done using multiple sources including but not limiting to, through emails, dropbox, google drive, and numerous other file sharing sites. P2P file sharing is when users use P2P software programs to access media files such as games, videos, and music, through the search on user connected computers on the internet. Some examples of P2P file sharing can be to send large files such as videos and photos to other computers or users. In addition Skype for example using P2P technology for it's communication. The main concern with the use of P2P file sharing is the legality of the content, along with hackers using these programs to gather sensitive information from users computers. There have been several cases over the years of copyrighted content distributed through the use of P2P file sharing sites and programs. Even today users are using P2P programs to share and download illegal and copyrighted music, videos, and paid software. These distribution of illegal content through the P2P file sharing sites and programs have caused the companies and industries the loss of unimaginable amount. The article by Eric Pfanner on New York Times discuses the issues of privacy and copyrighted content shared on P2P sites. The author mentions how according to the American entertainment industry it causes the damage of $20 billion a year in sales. Author also discusses the sites such as Pirate bay and rapidshare which are under court review of being considered whether they in violation of copyright laws. File sharing on the internet is convenient and efficient for not only people among their friends and relatives but also for employers. However we must be cautious of the risks of security and legality when doing so. 

Source: http://www.nytimes.com

PRIVACY

Issue of privacy is one of the main concern with new media. When we post something on any social media sites, or using web 2.0 tools, that content is available to anyone around the world online. So, now when we post our opinions or content on any of these sites, we have to make sure not to post anything that can harm us later on. We also have to make sure not to post copyrighted content on these sites, if we must, we have to make sure to give proper credit to the original author.
We are also seeing more hacks being done now on banking sites to our social media sites. Anyone with the weak password can become a victim. It is our responsibility now to make sure our profiles and accounts are protected by strong passwords and two-way activation processes. We have to be careful not to post any confidential or personal information on the internet because in the wrong hands this information can be harmful to us.

ADVICE

Even though Baruch College has Facebook, Twitters, and other pages, they are not as often involved as they should be. Baruch in my opinion should be more involved with social media sites, and update them or post something creative multiple times a day. Baruch can also use a lot more videos on YouTube. For example last week, I was trying to find past videos of CIS Panel held at Baruch College but only video I could find were videos from 2006 - 2008. The updated videos from recent years were no where to be found. So, uploading frequently, videos of recent events on YouTube and linking them to their social media sites will be a great idea to attract more audience. Blogs are also starting to pick up for Baruch. In some of the classes, especially in CIS classes, professor are requiring now for students to make posts on Baruch blog sites. So the content is posted much more frequently now then it used to be.