Everyone, including myself, has had a memorable experience that deeply impacted them. One day, when exams were approaching, I woke up early and went to the library. Unfortunately, it was crowded with people and there were no empty seats. So, I decided to leave my bag on the desk to reserve my spot and went out for lunch. When I came back, I was surprised to see that my bag was gone. I asked some nearby individuals if they knew anything about my missing bag but none of them saw anyone taking it. Even though I only had one hundred units of currency in my wallet, the fact that all of my books were inside the stolen bag caused me a great deal of anxiety!
Upon discovering that my bag had been stolen, I promptly went to the information station and informed the guard. Surprisingly, another individual also stepped forward to report the same occurrence. Together, we observed the CCTV footage and were astonished to discover that there were two distinct thieves responsible. This incident at the library has increased my consciousness of our imperfect societal structure, prompting me to exercise greater care in protecting my personal possessions. Presently, regardless of my location or the contents of my bag, I consistently ensure it remains within close proximity!
In today’s world, it is comparable to going out without your pants if you don’t have your mobile phone with you. Conversely, a landline can only be used within the constraints of multiple cables. The distinction between these two technologies is clear. Consider all the capabilities that a mobile phone has and a landline lacks, such as conveniently using a weak signal or low battery as an excuse to end a call, pretending to be sick to deceive your boss, instantly accessing current information, and certainly appearing stylish in a nightclub without being connected to a landline.
Most people nowadays use email for communication, except for individuals in a coma or on Death Row in a high-security US prison. Email is both convenient and fast, and it also offers cost-effectiveness. In contrast to traditional letters, it is cheaper, quicker, and more user-friendly. Moreover, email enables the transfer of programs, pictures, games, and various other downloadable items. Nevertheless, email has the potential to restrict creativity as most emails are typically brief and lacking emotional depth unless one is a lawyer or celebrity stalker.
Nowadays, it is almost inconceivable to go without email. The fax machine is another technology that could potentially be replaced by email.
KIMBERLY DOMINGO (BSOA-1A)
Many people argue that DVDs have superior picture quality, but this claim is not entirely accurate. A one-hour video in digital format requires about 21GB of space, while a DVD of the same length only needs less than 4.7GB. It’s important to note that when images are compressed, there is a loss of quality. In simpler terms, a 2-hour high-quality video would actually look visually better than a 2-hour DVD.
When it comes to durability, videos outperform DVDs as they can be easily scratched and become unplayable, whereas video tapes are protected within a case. However, in terms of playing durability, DVDs are superior. As someone who recently started using in-car GPS, relying on a paper map is unthinkable.
While paper maps require manual updates and purchasing new ones when reissued, they offer the charm of getting lost in your city and being guided through unfamiliar areas by a soothing voice. However, for walkers, carrying a GPS unit is more convenient than lugging around a paper map or book. Once you arrive at your destination, simply turn off the GPS unit and store it easily in your glove box, backpack, or pocket – a much simpler task compared to handling the latest UBD directory.
