Samuel's BBT Blog

     During the past few weeks of BBT 9,  we have been frequently using Google Drive, a software provided by Google (obviously) that utilizes Cloud storage. Google Drive is 10x more useful than Microsoft Word or Smart Notebook, because it is much faster and your work is automatically saved to the cloud after you press any key. Also, Google Drive allows you to work with partners over the internet rather than share a single desktop.      Recently, we had a miniature assignment on technology where we had to find a video displaying how far said piece of technology has evolved. Since I use it so often, I chose " The Epic Evolution of Games 2014". It displayed the advancements of gaming technology from the birth of Atari and Pong to the recent development of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset in which you still use computer keys, but it simulates a visual environment.      When watching the video about Web 2.0, I was surprised a...

     During our first few days in BBT 9, we discussed Policy 311, The Accessible Use of School Computers. In groups of four that we chose, each group had to choose one of the 9 topics of Policy 311 and make a short skit/role play of said topic. My group (Jules, Noah, Toni and I) chose both hacking and misuse of computers as I(the victim) let Noah(the hacker) use my computer for a project and he ended up trying to break through the firewall preventing him from accessing Facebook. Jules and Toni(the angel and the devil) were trying to convince him to not do it and to do it. In the end, I got suspended for hacking into Facebook, although it was actually Noah under my computer account.      My group worked exceptionally well together, minus a quick sibling argument between Jules, my twin sister(whom I'm one minute older than) about the script. As we have all known each other for a long time, We each knew each others strengths as to which role we would have. ...

      More and more today, we are relying on technology, machines, for many things while only a few are useful, such as cloud computing. Say you want to save all your precocious family memories so that you can cherish them time and time again without losing them to a waning memory. Instead of storing them in a journal, scrapbook or photo album that could get destroyed or severely damaged, you could send your all your pictures, videos, letters and more in the cloud. Cloud servers are extremely secure and are accessible throughout the globe, as there are several server rooms overflowing with computers in most countries.      Another thing technology can be useful for is typing. Rather than spending hours on end writing out essays, projects and assignments by hand, tossing the sheet in the trash after making one minuscule mistake, you can store and save your work on a computer. Saving much needed time, you can even create blogs on the web. When written on ...

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