tp13: Electronic Communication

The links below will provide you with information pertaining to:

• Advantages and DIsadvantages of Electronic Communication

• Types of electronic communication 

• Explanation on various examples of electronic communication e.g. texting, podcasting, e-mailing, teleconferencing, etc. 

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• Email: Short for electronic mail, this is a method of exchanging digital messages over the internet or other computer networks. It allows users to send and receive messages instantly across the globe.

• Attachment: An electronic file (such as a document, photo, or spreadsheet) sent along with an email message. The attachment icon, often a paperclip, indicates that a file is included.

• Carbon Copy (CC) / Blind Carbon Copy (BCC):

- CC: A field in an email used to send a copy of the message to individuals who are not the primary recipients. All recipients (To and CC) can see who else received the email.

- BCC: A field used to send a copy of an email to someone secretly. Recipients listed in the To and CC fields are unaware that the BCC recipients also received the message.

• Netiquette: A portmanteau of "network etiquette," referring to the informal rules of polite behavior and professional conduct when communicating online, including in emails, forums, and chat rooms.

• Instant Messaging (IM): A form of real-time communication between two or more people over the internet, typically using text. Unlike email, conversations are immediate and interactive.

• Videoconferencing: The technology that allows users in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings using video and audio transmission. It requires the use of computer cameras, microphones, and speakers.

• Spam: Unsolicited commercial email (UCE) or other unwanted messages sent in bulk. These are often advertisements, but can also be used to spread malware or carry out phishing attacks.

• Phishing: A type of cyberattack where attackers disguise themselves as a trustworthy entity (like a bank or government agency) to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data, typically via deceptive emails or websites.