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Did I just invent the word " talkiquette "? In the above title I used it to mean the equivalent of "etiquette" but only in situations when you talk. So talkiquette should mean: a manner of saying something that's appropriate and acceptable . The word is a bit difficult to pronounce or spell out, but I think I'll use the word more and more often. Anyways, without further ado, let's jump into the fun facts that will definitely enrich your GK: Upper and lower case letters are named ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ because in the time when all original print had to be set in individual letters, the ‘upper case’ letters were stored in the case on top of the case that stored the smaller, ‘lower case’ letters. Ostriches are often not taken seriously. They can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky. A crocodile can’t move its tongue and cannot chew. Its digestive ju...

Here are some frequently used terms of digital security. Access Control : A term used to ensure that resources are only granted to users who are entitled to them. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) : An encryption standard designed to specify an unclassified, publicly disclosed, symmetric encryption algorithm. Authentication : Used by systems to confirm the identity of a user. Backdoor : A tool used by hackers or system security experts to access a computer system or network, bypassing the system’s usual security mechanisms. Bandwidth : The limited amount of communications data that any channel is capable of sending or receiving in a specific time. Biometrics : A security measure that uses physical characteristics to authenticate4 a user’s access to a system. Boot Sector Virus : A virus that can affect a computer system as it boots, before the operating system as even loaded. Botnet : A large number of Internet connected, infected computers tha...

When teaching about digital citizenship and staying safe online, try using the 9 Ps for personal protection:  1. Passwords — learn how to set long and strong passwords. Don't use silly common ones or very complicated ones. You must remember them, don't write them down.  2. Personal info — guard information that identifies you and be very aware of sharing it. It is usually best not to do so, so use nicknames, avatars, etc.  3. Privacy — Be aware of who can and can't see your details and set privacy settings accordingly. Some sites change the rules for these often, so stay current with their policies.  4. Photos — these are so easy to share but always be very careful what you post. Often best to turn off geo-tagging and watch out for photos that can be used to identify where you are, as well as other details about yourself  5. Property — be aware of the intellectual property laws, and copyright laws. Teach your students to be aware of Creative C...

APS-C : Describes an imaging sensor size or a camera using this size of sensor. APS-C stands for Advance Photo System, type C . Sensor size 15.7 x 23.7mm approximately. Varies slightly between manufacturers Aperture : Set of metal blades that control the amount of light entering a lens (same as Diaphragm)   AVCHD : Advanced Video Coding High Definition. A format for digital recording and playback   AF Sensor : A sensor used in achieving autofocus Buffer : Temporary storage of data before the images are written to the memory card   Bridge camera : Describes a camera that fits between a compact and a D-SLR. Also known as Prosumer camera   Ball-head : (Used on a tripod). Performs similar functions as a pan and tilt head but uses a central ball as a pivot to allow for camera movements   Battery Grip : A device that attaches to the base of a D-SLR. The battery grip, not only provides better grip for vertical shooting, but use...

4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.   Architecture A set of rules and language that govern how hardware and software work.   Beta A version of software that's being tested.   BIOS Software that connects the vital components.   Cache A temporary space for storing information.   Cookie A small text file stored on your computer by a website.   Client A program used to access and manage a users email.   Core Units on a processor that carry out program instructions.   Cryptocurrency Digital currency.   Dark web Websites accessed using the Tor privacy program.   DCI P3 A colour space that has a wider spectrum than sRGB.   Delta E A measurement that shows how the human eye perceives different colours.   DIMM An older standard for computer memory modules.   Direct X A Microsoft technology required to run many games.   Emulator...