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- 1What Is Social Networking?Social networking allows people to communicate interactively in real time anywhere in the world. Groups of like minded people can share information, opinions and interests cheaply, normally for the cost of a broadband connection. Social networking provides a great way of staying in touch with friends and business contacts.
- 2Examples of Social NetworkingFacebook, Twitter, Instagram...
- 3What Is Instant Messaging?Instant messaging provides a way to exchange textual messages as an alternative to the telephone and at a fraction of the cost. Messages are sent in real time and you can receive a response within a few minutes, even seconds.
- 4Disadvantages of Instant MessagingEmotions are better expressed in person and can sometimes be miscommunicated.
Viruses can be spread through instant messaging software. - 5What Is A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?It allows people to interact in real time using voice and/or video messaging, and is available between any two points in the world. For internet-only conversations, there is no additional cost at either end.
- 6Examples of Voice over Internet ProtocolsSkype, Facetime...
- 7What Are Advantages of Voice over Internet Protocols?You can contact relatives and business colleagues on the other side of the world. Relatively cheap. Online conferences and meetings. Reduces travel costs, travel time (and therefore loss of productivity during this time) and the cost of hiring a venue.
- 8What Are Disadvantages of Voice over Internet Protocols?Reliability. The software depends on your broadband service to work. Voice quality. Voices can sometimes be distorted or there may be long pauses between conversations. Security. Identity theft, viruses, spamming and phishing are all threats.