Spring 2014

  • A website open on a computer, tablet, and smartphone

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    Spring 2014

    Need a Website on a University of Waterloo Server?

    WCMS and the Arts Research Web Server

    The Arts Computing Office offers two basic options for creating websites for faculty, staff, or UW-affiliated groups that do not qualify for a site on the campus WCMS or the Arts Research web server. Deciding which option is best for you depends upon your web development skill level and how involved you want to be in the process.


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    Spring 2014

    Bittorrent: What you Probably Don’t Know About Torrents

    The Free Software Movement

    ”Torrent” is a word that if you had uttered 15 years ago, people would think that you were talking about a wave.  Today, “torrent” has taken on a whole new technological meaning. Although the word is extremely common, you might not know a whole lot about the technology.


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  • A smartphone with a game out of which icons like dice and a joystick are exploding

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    Spring 2014

    Mobile gaming: Unexpected vs. Cultivated Successes

    The Art of Creating Mobile Hits

    There are tons of mobile games available now, and success seems unpredictable. Some games hit the jackpot without much work, while others spend months strategizing.


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  • All the emojis you can use on facebook

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    Spring 2014

    Emoticons

    Origins and Evolution

    The smiley face and other emoticons are very familiar to many people this day and age. We have come to accept and use them regularly in written communication. Within social media, emoticons are an essential part of how everyone communicates with each other. As Internet culture rapidly becomes an integral part of our lives, emoticons have evolved and adapted themselves to fit our needs. Where did they come from though?


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  • A collection of playable champions in the MOBA League of Legends

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    Massive Multiplayer Online Business Models

    Free to Play Games Winning Big Profits

    In 2013, the top 3 earning online games were CrossFire, League of Legends and Dungeon Fighter Online. These games had a total combined revenue of over 2 billion dollars ($957, $624 and $426 million respectively). Interestingly, all three games are free to play. The free-to-play model, while it sounds great at first, is a lot more to it than just a “free” game. Developers do not give out titles that cost millions of dollars to make for free though.


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  • People holding up phones with various apps displayed on their screens

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    Spring 2014

    Lifestyle Apps

    Apps that make life a little easier!

    Aren't we always on the hunt for useful apps for your smartphone that make everyday tasks easier? Anything from easily finding gas stations and banks, to navigating a packed venue, to fitness trackers, to finding new recipes and ordering food if experiments in the kitchen go wrong! This quick guide has got you covered!


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  • Television display that says '4k UltraHD'

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    Spring 2014

    4k/UHD Resolution

    Finally in Reach

    The next generation of screen resolution is here. While debates are still going on about what this technology should be called, the manufacturers seem to go back and forth between “4K” and “Ultra High Definition (UHD)”. This technology promises four times the pixel resolution of the current high definition standard, 1080p, or 1920 by 1080 pixels.


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    Spring 2014

    The Future of Wearable Tech

    Near or Still Far Away?

    Today, cellphones fit perfectly into our pockets and nearly everyone carries one. Cellphones have evolved into smartphones which can be used to surf the web, text friends, get directions, play games, listen to music, and so much more. So what’s the next big development in personal devices? Wearable tech.


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