Optical Storage – Nanotech Differences

CD-ROM discs, DVD discs, and Blu-ray Discs look the same to the naked eye, but are drastically different when you compare the discs at the sub-microscopic level and explore the laser technologies that read their optical information. When it comes to Optical Storage, there are 3 general types: CD-ROMs (read-only-memory) are commercial grade discs and use [...]

Computers Unplugged

In Wired Magazine July 2008 issue, in an article called “The Darkest Knight” Christopher Nolan wanted to latest Batman sequel a realistic feel with as little digital effects as possible. So far the movie is shattering box office records. So is less digital technology better is some cases? As a Computer Programming teacher, life is good [...]