Summary - Multi-Form Project

The Multi-Form Project in Visual Basic was very fun to complete. I got to showcase my previous work in a unique and original way. The theme I chose to base my project around was The World of Horses. Each program that I decided to put in the project I added a horse twist to it. To design each form I added the appropriate colors and pictures to make the project appeal to the viewers. One hidden feature or “Easter Egg” is secretly placed in the program and only with a certain code will the image appear. My Easter egg is a funny horse face with the caption “HAHA” which can only be accessed by pressing, Ctrl H. the Easter Egg was a fun component to add to the program and it shows the different coding VB has to offer for a hidden form. There was no coding giving to us we had to us previous knowledge to learn how to properly code the program, only a few hints were given wit the new Easter Egg material. Overall this Multi-Form Project was different than any other program we did in VB. It was interesting to learn new coding and how to put a Easter Egg in our projects. This multi-form project was the best way to display all of my previous work done in VB.

Networking

Today in ICT we learnt how networking works between different computers and a server. We made a small diagram showing the way the Internet travels throughout workstations and routers. It was interesting to see how things in a computer are named and what their main functions are.

Muziic

This service, Muziic, has only existed for a few days. It uses technology that plugs into YouTube and retrieves music and music videos that can be assembled into streamed playlists. This program makes it convenient for music lovers, because it creates its very own playlist and keeps it organized without always having to click for a new song. Hopefully this program will become successful and up and running for everyone to try out! www.muziic.com

Visual Basic C++ Program

In my ICT 12 class, we were asked to download a program called Visual Basic C++ on out home computer. We have been working with a lot of programs this past year ad this is one too add. We started with the "Hello World" program just to get a look on how the programs coding and run view looks like. Here's a link to download C++ program, http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/ and any other Visual studio programs.

Speakeasy

My ICT teacher has introduced to us a website that tell us the speed of our computers by simply hitting a button. The website can produce your computers download and upload speeds. For my computers test, the download speed 1793kbps (kilobits per second) and the upload speed was 466kbps. To try out Speakeasy go to, www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ find out your computers speed!

Smartphones

My favorite Smartphone is the Blackberry Curve. Because I have my very own Blackberry curve I know all of its features. I enjoy using my Blackberry because it is very easy to figure out all of the buttons and mechanics. The Blackberry curve has many features, some in which I don't use. I often use SMS, MMS and Email on my phone. When I want to download music I plug my blackberry into a USB cord. the Blackberry Curve is he best Smartphone around!

Digital Camera

My ICT teacher, Mr. Vogel has a detailed list on many digital cameras. Cameras are listed alphabetically within their image sensor resolution class. If someone needs a new camera ranging from $100 - $8000 this is the perfect page to visit to get a good look at what you want to buy. Visit www.ndrs.org/cameras

Python

Python is used extensively in commercial applications and as an instructional language for university-level programming students. in my ICT 12 class we will soon be starting Python in class and at home. I am looking forward to learning this new program. For more information visit www.myndrs.org/python or www.python.org

OLPC

OLPC stands for "One Laptop Per Child." This mission is to create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful learning. Ths children They become connected to each other, to the world and to a brighter future.

Blackberry Storm

Blackberry phones have been booming this year with the new Curve and Pearl phones. In December the new Blackberry Storm, a touch screen, will be released. The storm has a sleek look, but it will disappoint prospective buyers hoping for a credible touch-based iPhone alternative. Some say that the Strom is a disappointment in the speed of the hardware and the "touch" factor. But i guess you'll just have to try it out for yourself.

Trism for the iPhone: Game Makes Big Dollars

On a CNN news Report the "Trism" in only a couple of months has made $250, 000 from the simple game which costs ony $2.99. Who knew a game would make so much profit.

Remembrance Day

At Notre Dame we as a school but together a Rememberance Day ceremony, remembering all those who have died for our country. We put together short skits, speeches and video clips to make the ceremony unique. For the remembrance Day ceremony I was backstage working the performance. This performance was very fun and exiting to be a part of.

Microsoft Announces New Upgrading System

Yesterday(October27th 2008) Microsoft unveild details of two new operating systems. Currently the most commanly used Microsoft operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Vista. Although frequently criticized, often by those who havenever used it, Vista is acually a very stable rich environment in which to work, particularly when used with up to date machines.

Nevertheless Microsoft has decided to press ahead with successors for Vista. In late 2009 Windows 7 will be released. It will be much like Vista. Around the same time Microsoft will release Windows Azure, an operating system that lives on Microsoft serveres and not in your computer. This is called Cloud Computing, the "Cloud" being the Internet. Basically this means that you wont need an operating system or programs: they will all live in the "Cloud."

Whether this works out or not remains to be seen, however many companies are already trying this, both with Microsft and with Google products.

"Cloud Computing" is one of the most used technology buzzwords at present.

Global Anti-Piracy Day

Microsoft has declared today, October 21st, National Anti-Piracy Day, to help prevent the effects of this illegal dealing. In 2007, this illegality cost $50 billion in counterfeit software. Microsoft is trying to make a day of anti-piracy anf hoping it turns into a life time.

Class Blogs

Ava Balingit
Ryan Battistel
Sofia Busse
Nicole Ceralde
Nathan Chiu
Jonathan De Maeseneer
Danila Di Giacinto
Lia Estrellado
Kimberly Francisco
Dilantha Geekiyanage
Nikko Henderson
Nikka Komisarski
Steffani Mastromonaco
Caitlin Nery
Conner Olenick
Andrea Strazzullo
Adam Troczynski
Nikko Tagle
Alannah Villella
Jason Wong

Theses are the blog URL's for my ICT 12 class colleague. The class is using Blogger throughout the year to record information about various programs and techniques

This list will be updated to include several log URL's not presesntly available.

iGoogle

Today i signed up to the iGoogle service and made a couple of minor custom changes. I added a custom widget to display my IP address.

Number Guesser

Recently in ICT 12 we have gone into depth with Turbo Pascal. We are currently working on "Number guesser" program. We have formulated a format so the progrma can work properly. It is a mind game that asks the player to guess a number from 1 to 100

ICT 12 - a new year

I am exited to learn more about blogs and gmail in my ICT class At Notre Dame
i hope this year in ICT is a great one!