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iPod Nano Ships in Sleeves
Following growing complaints and lawsuits over the scratch-prone
iPod Nano, Apple has begun to ship its little beast of an mp3
player in protective covers to help prevent scratches on its mp3
device while in shipment, where the company says much...
The Meta Search Engines: A Web Searcher's Best Friends
I know what you're thinking: Google gives you such accurate results that you don't need any other search tool. Well, let's see about that. You might - or might not - know that no major search engine indexes ALL the existing Web pages. OpenFind...
The Ten Most Common Mistakes When Buying an MP3 Player (and How to Avoid Them)
The Ten Most Common Mistakes When Buying an MP3 Player (and How to Avoid Them)
One of the most common reactions after buying a new MP3 player is "GEE! My player doesn't have X!” Substitute “X” for FM radio, microphone, or enough memory and...
Top 10 Webmaster Challenges
http://www.Nabaza.com/webchall.htm Top 10 Webmaster Challenges Webmasters deal with a myriad of complex design challenges every day. This article will discuss the top ten challenges and provide solutions and tips for solving each problem. ...
You Can Make Music CD's Using Your MP3 Files
How great would it be to play your downloaded MP3 files or WMA music on your home stereo or your portable CD player? With Music Match Jukebox it’s fairly easy. (You can get a free version) So get together your MP3 and WMA music files that you...
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Podcasting: The "NEXT BIG THING" on the Internet
The word “podcasting” is used often around the internet these days, although many people are still not exactly clear on just what a podcast is! Simply put, a podcast is a blog (web log) that is made available in audio format. The audio portion is a standard MP3 file that contains a program or “show” that can be created by anyone. Think of it as a radio talk show that can be transmitted from a computer.
The podcast transmission uses Real Simple Syndication (RSS) technology. It may seem complicated but, as the name implies, it is actually fairly simple. There are many resources available to help people learn how to record and set up a podcast. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. In fact, with just a few easy to learn skills, some low-cost (or free) computer programs, and the basic computer equipment and internet connections that you probably already have, YOU can create a podcast and host your own show.
In addition to setting up a podcast, you'll also want to provide a written blog that offers helpful, supplemental text for your podcast material. For example, you may briefly mention a topic in your podcast and then tell your listeners: “For more information on this topic, please see the web site….” In this way, you can expand the amount of information your subscribers receive from your transmission.
When you have set up a blog and website, anyone with an internet connection can subscribe to your show. Listeners will use an RSS
“aggregator,” such as Doppler or Ipodder. Both of these are FREE downloadable program that allow others to subscribe to any podcast of interest. They're easy to set up and can be pre-configured to check for new podcast updates at set intervals. In this way, a subscriber doesn't have to be “tuned in” to your podcast at a certain time; he can just receive notice of an update that is automatically downloaded to his computer and then listen to it at his leisure. Subscribers listen to these files just like their music files, using Windows Media Player, iTunes, or any other similar audio program that is compatible with MP3 files.
Needless to say, the topics of a podcast are limitless. For example, maybe you have a special interest (even expertise) in fly fishing. What a great idea to have a podcast devoted to the art and adventures of this great sport! You can share techniques, stories, and even take live calls during pre-set transmission times. Podcasting offers you the opportunity to become a true “internet personality.”
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