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Spring 2014Need 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 2014Bittorrent: 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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Spring 2014Mobile 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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Spring 2014Emoticons
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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Spring 2014Massive 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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Spring 2014Lifestyle 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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Spring 20144k/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 2014The 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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