tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:33:04 +0000LOLhttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)Blogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-6892542128598962877Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +00002011-04-09T18:49:46.263+01:00LOLArticle on the BBC NewsThis hasn't got too much to do with technology, but it can be slightly related.'LOL' is such a commonly used phrase, they decided that the word should be in the dictionary. So, it was found out that the pharse was first discovered on an early internet discussion forum, Usenet, in the early 1980s. The original use was typed by Wayne Pearson, in Calgary, who says he wrote thehttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/04/internet-slang-term-lol-laughing-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-3004041178794492462Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-04-05T18:00:26.525+01:00http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/04/lcd-monitor-teardown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-6104126453936293425Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:24:00 +00002011-03-31T23:38:10.135+01:00Check out this comparison of Crysis 2 running on PS3 / XBOX360 / PC . The most noticeable differences are in texture quality and lighting . Especially the latter which on the PC is a form of Global Illumination which requires more processing power than the consoles are prepared to put out, so the console versions have used it very sparingly.Here is the YouTube link, make sure you select 1080p so http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/crysis-2-quick-comparison.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (T. Dontchev)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-5309440902414690912Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:04:00 +00002011-03-31T23:18:03.630+01:00Yes the dual screen Acer Iconia has no keyboard at all but instead a whole spare lower screen which is touchscreen and can act as a keyboard when needed and as extra display space when not.The screens are made of Gorilla glass ( that's right ) (or a more serious look) which you may have heard of...Seems like an interesting concept. Will it work? Or is it simply not transparent enough? (it http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-not-two-screens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (T. Dontchev)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-6356988279173034166Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +00002011-03-31T21:07:21.729+01:00 Every wondered whether to get an iPad or a laptop? PROBLEM SOLVED! Seriously guys this is a cool piece of tech. the new Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a hybrid between the two which has a detachable screen. For full details read this page:http://fwd.channel5.com/gadget-show/gadget-news/asus-eee-pad-transformer-on-sale-in-next-few-days http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/asus-eee-pad-transformer-on-sale-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gareth Shepphard)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-7058646512409627508Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:48:00 +00002011-03-31T19:55:23.411+01:00So Samsung just started mass producing transparent LCD screens!!If you are unsure what that means have a look at the clip below from last year when they first showed it off : here Now they are in mass production so you can get your hands on one soon. Although so far the price has not been revealed we can assume it will not be cheap at first. The transparent LCD panel has a high transparency ratehttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/transparent-lcd-screens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (T. Dontchev)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-1754147905257017263Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +00002011-03-30T21:46:42.639+01:00 A user discovered a keylogger pre-installed on two brand-new Samsung laptops that the company admitted was there to "monitor the performance of the machine and to find out how it is being used." read more herehttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/samsung-put-keylogger-in-new-laptops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-8574372147383315522Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:47:00 +00002011-03-29T21:47:44.873+01:00Well - it's kind of ICT related!  You've just designed a festival flyer - why not a T Shirt and win tickets and money!  Follow:  Design the Glastonbury 2011 T Shirt - Win £1000! See previous years by following the shop link.  Good luck!  SMHhttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/earn-1000-and-2-tickets-to-glastonbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stuart Howard)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-2272506465628816417Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:07:00 +00002011-03-29T17:09:33.382+01:00 Apple has recently released their new iPad to replace the first generation. It is good that apple improved on the original iPad but look out because the ipad 3 is out before the end of the year, and you dont want to waste your money. The iPad 2 is thinner than the original and has a faster dual core processor  meaning launching applications is faster. The iPad 2 now comes with http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/ipad-2-vs-original-ipad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-4493026873714063215Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +00002011-03-25T16:59:49.190+00:00 The kinect has been hacked many times but this is by far my favorite kinect hack. In this video kinect is combined with a 3D Tv to create a 3D virtual reality. Using custom software it is possible to make the objects in the simulation appear to be real as the kinect tracks your movement and changes the image accordingly so that the perspective onscreen changes with your perspective.http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/kinect-3d-tv-virtual-reality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-3796580591594502844Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:44:00 +00002011-03-24T19:44:53.950+00:00 Ever wanted to play music from your computer on your Xbox? ever got cramp watching a movie on your computer? Well why not stream content on your PC to your Xbox 360. Using windows media player or media centre you can stream content straight to the big screen and it is not that hard using your home wifi connection, Microsoft have a comprehensive guidehttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-way-to-stream-media-from-your-pc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-8565274609950606737Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +00002011-03-23T14:56:09.693+00:00Hello all - my first post and thanks once again to Leo for running with this idea! Join in, investigate and then share new knowledge relating to ICT! Use the link below to view an extensive range of current and future ICT developments.  You may find particularly interesting the Watch and Listen content. BBC Special Report - The Technology of Business Enjoy & Learn!  SMH http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/technology-of-business-special-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stuart Howard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-5410459660647321117Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +00002011-03-22T20:15:03.576+00:00 Firefox three (released three years ago) was a massive competitor to Internet explorer. Firefox four has been released today after a long beta period it should be ready for the path ahead. It has been a year in development and it has been worth it. Firefox four features a slick new interface, faster browsing speeds and support for HTML5. One major new feature is synchronisation. Firefox fourhttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/firefox-4-out-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-6027300592102156850Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +00002011-03-20T16:11:08.830+00:00 Sony has a lot to offer with their new portable console codenamed the 'NGP' it is likely to be released in Europe before the end of the year. It features a touch screen with a new user interface not to mention ps3 quality graphics, 3g and wifi. with nintendo's 3DS allready available it is possible there could be competition. If you want to know more about the sony NGP then visit tech http://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/sony-ngp-to-be-released-in-europe-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499773842402496712.post-8143239473267786644Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +00002011-03-20T15:22:31.418+00:00This blog is for students at Cranbrook taking ICT for GCSE (current year 10 ICT), if you would like to become an author then please contact me and I will add you to the authors list. if you are wondering why the title says 09 instead of 10 this is because it is the year that this year group joined cranbrook (its in your user name) so that this blog is still applicable when you are in year elevenhttp://cranbrookict09.blogspot.com/2011/03/welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Leo_Mahon)0