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Why is networking is like the human nervous system.

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The nervous system is almost exactly like at home networking. Our brain sends signals to our spine, which in turn sends signals to our muscles to move. This is almost precisely like networking. The router sends signals to a switch that then sends signals to all of the devices to the network. Although this is a very short and simple concept, I believe that it is very similar to the body's nervous system.

What is the difference between Hardware & Software?

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I'm sure that there are people out there that do not know the difference between hardware and software. Hardware is the physical and tangible parts of a computer. These are things such as graphic cards, RAM cards, and the CPU. Software is actually what the computer is thinking or knows. These are things such as Windows 10, Google, and anti-virus software. Windows 10 is an operating system. The operating system creates a user interface for you and the computer to communicate with each other. Google is a web browser. It helps you look things up. Anti-virus software keeps your computer protected from viruses and notifies you when it finds something that is not supposed to be on your computer.

Identity Theft

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My last assignment was to write an essay that was about identity theft. The essay was 1 page long and it talked about identity theft and what identity theft was. It also talked about how to protect yourself. If you don't want to read the whole essay, I will give you a quick rundown. Identity theft affect people all over the world. Here in the U.S it happens often. Around 9 million people have their identity stolen a year. Now, what is identity theft? Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission to sell your information or to take your money. Make sure you destroy all personal documents after use and to never click links that you are unsure of. These could lead you to unsafe web pages that install malware onto your computer. Never go to unsafe websites. You should also keep your computer updated to protect your computer from viruses. If your identity gets stolen you should freeze all of your bank accounts and cards. You should