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ISP Providers

I did research on three Internet service providers (ISP) that serve my hometown of Cartersville, GA. Below are the three companies, the communication channels they use, the transmission speeds they advertise, and the price for their plans: Company             Communication Channel            Transmission Speeds            Price AT&T                  Fiber optic cable                          100 Mbps                               $40/month AT&T                  Fiber optic cable                          1000 Mbps                     ...
The QR (Quick Response) code is an output device that allows the creator of the code to more efficiently communicate a message. Kneese (2014) sated “ The QR code’s history is intrinsically tied to a quest for efficiency.” In business, QR code efficiencies can be achieved through space savings in advertising and by saving customers’ time. A few key words in a print ad can spark a customer’s interest, they can scan the QR code, and then read it later. The QR code allows the customer to scan, and then to quickly be on their way. Kneese (2014) wrote about a unique use for QR codes: encoding information and applying the QR code to a memorial headstone at a cemetery. I live in Georgia, but many of my family members lived and died in California. I rarely travel to California:                F amilies now often live in geographically disparate areas, meaning that frequently visiting      ...

Personal QR Code

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Below is the personal QR code I developed for this class.