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At Brittany’s Cyber Corner, I share beginner-friendly insights from my IT course to help others learn about computers, software, security, and how tech fits into daily life. Below are the main categories you’ll find on the blog. You can click on any of them in the sidebar to explore related posts.

🎓 IT Foundations

Foundational concepts I’ve learned in TEC101, including how computers operate, how information flows, and what makes technology work behind the scenes.

💻 Programming & Coding

Beginner-friendly insights into how coding works using block-based tools like Scratch. I also explore how other programming languages apply to cybersecurity.

🧰 Apps & Software

Reflections on using programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to organize, calculate, and present information in daily life and tech tasks.

📅 Tech in Daily Life

A look at how I used spreadsheets and time-tracking tools to document a full day. This section connects real-life habits with tech productivity.

🌐 Networks & Internet Tools

Learn how the internet works behind the scenes. I used tools like ping and traceroute to follow how data moves across networks.

🔐 Cybersecurity & Privacy

Posts about keeping systems safe. Topics include malware, phishing, and how personal data is protected through firewalls, encryption, and zero-trust networks.

🗃️ Database Concepts

Introduces how structured data is stored, retrieved, and secured. Even basic knowledge of database tools helps protect sensitive information.

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