Broadcasting Mp3 Audio Via Computer, The Looney Tune World Of Podcasting

Written by: Sunny Hills

Podcasting Is A New Form Of Fun Stuff To Do On The Computer. The Ipod Was Made For Music Downloads, But The Reality Is That It Has Created A Launch Of Mini Shows, That Are Uncut And Cheap To Produce. 

Every Event You Can Imagine Is A Potential Contender As A Reality Radio Broadcast Show From Rio To Cape Cod, And From Boston To Broadway. 

CB Radio,i.e. Ham Radio, Was Developed As Radio For The People, But Now Another Page In The Consumer Notebook Of Modern History Has Turned. 

Any Music Concert Can Become An Mp3, Whether It's By Players Like Eminem & 50cent Or Country Music And Guitar Songs Dedicated To Andy Griffeth. 

Mp3 Audio Can Include A Report From A Reality TV Show To A Las Vegas Show, To A Looney Tune Review, And It Can Range From Humor To Commentaries On The Weather, Oprah Winfrey & American Idol, The Titanic, The Da Vinci Code, Or Even A Live Sex Show In Harmony Hall. 

They're All Now Available As A Downloadable Music Composition, A Video Or Even A Slide Show On Your Computer, And I Wouldn't Be Surprised If Some Of These Shows Show Up On Sirius Radio, XM Radio Or Other Satellite Radio Shows, Conventional Radio Or Even On TV. 

The Ipod Is A Creative Way To Download Digital Music Automatically Via Computer Around The Clock, By Virtue Of Podcasting. 

This Is Not About Downloading Online Music Onto Your Computer Via Music File Sharing. This Is About The Bone Thug Across The Street Writing A Music Lyric On His Computer Calling It A Skin Tune By Frankie J & Lil Jon Luny Mas, And With No Harmony Or Melody, Having A Ball, Because Some Stranger In Central Louisville Looking For Cheap Music Downloads Records It To His Mp3 Player While Waiting For A Pizza Delivery. 

The Apple Ipod Is Not A Technology Whose Life Is Limited To A Trade Show Display. 

It's In The Hands Of The People. Podcasting Is Way Bigger Than Two Way Radio Or Any Online Computer Game, And It's Not Limited To The Ipod Mp3 Player Or Even The Rio Sport Mp3 Player. 

Newer Models Are Creating Competition And Getting Cheaper, Just Like All Computer Technology Always Does. Just Look At The DVD Player. 

Ipod Is Getting The Credit, But Adam Curry, Former Music Video DJ And MTV Host In The 1980's, Is The Central Player In RSS (Real Simple Syndication). 

A Music Download To A Mini Portable Mp3 Player Is Not New, The Ipod Buzz Is. Podcasting Is Going To Be Big. 

I Feel Lucky To Have Gotten In On It At An Early Stage, With My Daily Podcast Sunny Thought Of The Day. It Supplements My Free Affirmations By E-Mail. 

So Now You Have 2 Free Ways To Get Positive Thinking From Me. 

I Was Interviewed Last Month In The Honolulu Star Bulletin, Who Told Me I Was The Only Daily Podcaster In The State Of Hawaii. 

Since Then I've Found Out I'm One Of Only A Handful Who Podcast Daily In The Entire World. 

And My Radio Interviews - I Was Interviewed By Positive Purpose Radio Host Kevin Mcdonald, On KLAY AM Radio In The Seattle Area, 5 Times - 1 Hour Each - Those Shows Were All Podcast Internationally, Too. 

Welcome To The Future! It's Evolving One Day At A Time. Why Not Hit The Computer Airwaves Yourself? And Start Podcasting Today! 

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About the Author 

Sunny Hills Is Called "The Affirmations Genius" (TM) - His Website Is: http://www.SunnyThoughts.com - He Retired From Business And Moved to Maui at age 47 - Get Your Free Weekly Affirmations Here: http://www.sunnythoughts.com/newha105signup01.htm

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Build Your Own Computer

Written by: George W. Cannata

"Build Your Own Computer 

If I cand do it so can you"


I’m eighty-one years old and I bought my first computer six years ago. When I bought it I hardly knew how to turn it on. I consider myself still a Newbie as I’ve barely scratched the surface of computer technology. I have succesfully built about a dozen computers for family friends and myself. I even sold a couple of them.

Building a computer doesn’t require a high degree of technical skill, however it does require a little mechanical aptitude. Building may not be the proper term, assembling would be more appropriate. That’s actually what you do, you assemle the right components then install an operating system which is the only phase of the project that requires any technical ability.

Building your own has several advantages, for one you can save some money. But don’tget the idea that you can sell them at a profit. There’s too much competition at the low end. All the major manufacturers have budget models, most of which you can buy with substantial rebates and good warrantees

You have a number of options, you can build from scratch or you can build from a barebones kit. I recommend the latter for your first attempt. You also have the choice of using all new components or using some recycled parts.

If you have a reasonably up to date PC that died ther are probably a number of parts that you can re-use, and you can buy a lot of good used components from eBay and other online sources. Refurbished parts are a good option.

The first thing you have to do is determine your requirements. If you’re going to just surf the Internet, do e-mail and a bit of printing, go for the cheapest you can buy. You will still have plenty of capacity for simple tasks.

Next you have to decide whether to go with a barebones kit or do a complete build. Kits are recommended because generally that’s the most economical way to go, and it’s definitely easier. Installing a mother- board can get dicey for the uninitiated. There are a lot of little wires to connect that can give you greif if they aren’t in the right place.

Barebones kits come in many iterations. The most basic consists of a case, motherboard and power unit. Some have on board video and audio cards, others include modems and cable connections and some even sport keyboards, mice and speakers. Read the specs carefully because some of thes components are expensive to buy separately.

Make a list of all the components that you require. Check off the ones that are included in the kit. This establishes what other parts you need. If you have sme parts that you can use, check them off. Now you know what you have to buy. For in-depth detailed instructions on how to do this visit the computer page on: http://www.caveatemptorus.com

Often times it’s less expensive to buy all the componments you require fom the vendor of the kits. This is because of shipping charges, which are part of your over-all cost. But sometime parts you can get at auction can be so inexpensive that it’s worthwhile to pay the shipping charges.

All barebones kits come with an instruction manual and a phone number where you can get technical support. Neither is very good. People who don’t understand English very well write the manuals and the technical support is like most free things. Actually, it’s not free, they are toll numbers. And are almost always busy. However most manufacturers have very good online help where you can trouble shoot if you have a problem.

Vendors that sell barebones kits usually have a thirty-day return policy. Try to do your building before it expires because if you go beyond that limit then you have to deal with the manufacturer which can be a hassle. It’s much easier and may avoid expensive shipping charges if you deal with the seller.

When you select the components you require be sure that you procure compatible parts. Hard drives have different interfaces. Memory comes in many variations; some memory only works in specific motherboards. If you use the wrong type your machine won’t work.

Once you have everything assembled, and your PC boots, you can install your operating system. This can be the most difficult prt of the operation. If you are using a new hard drive it’s fairly easy. It will come with instructions and software for installing the OS. If you’re using a used HD, then you have to format it. The best way to do this is to look at the hard drve and get the manufacturer and model number of the unit. Then you can download the instructions and software to perform this task.

Even if you don’t save a fortune, you can end up with the computer that you want and have a sense of accomplishment.



About the Author 

Written by: George W. Cannata the publisher of the web sites “Caveat Emptor “ http:// www.caveatemptorus.com. July 8,2005.

Build your first computer from hardware scratches

Written by: Andrew Karasev

Wow- if you do it first time and have some asset of time in your disposition – then go ahead and purchase motherboard, your favorite processor, memory, video card (probably it is better to purchase it external for advanced quality).

You will also need computer case – first computer should probably go to the cheap one – with USB 2 ports from the front side – the only question – you might want to replace noisy cheap power supply with $50 dollars one.

Processor fan – nowadays you will see the variety for all the tastes – get the one with adjustable spinning speed to regulate noise (if you could not place it into the basement of your house – I guess you live in apartment or student dormitory). Let’s go to details:

• Ahead of Generation. It is not a secret that when you build your own computer – you might overpay – in considering to what is available in the stores.. However you usually get ahead of technology. For example – it is still common when Dell/Compaq/IBM computers use PC2700 standard of memory. If you bought PC3200 – you have two years of being ahead of the competition
  
• Processor. If you build your computer from scratches – you should look into 64-bits processor from the beginning. Get AMD Athlon 64 3400+ at least
  Video Card. For $100 you can get maximum of memory and performance. This is why we recommend to get external videocard
  
• DVD Writer. RW+/- unfortunately Japanese manufacturers are in the process of decision making on winning standards plus DVD of high density. Get both supported.
  Hard Drive. Decent motherboards support IDE raid and you could experiment with striping (raid 0). Then if you purchase two IDE disks 400 GB each – you will get 800 GB – unbelievable for supercomputers – but you are on your own and cosmopolitan individual – step forward and be ahead of competition.
  

• Troubleshooting. Understood and respected. First listen your mother board beeps and refer to its documentation. It might not see memory, graphical card, etc. When you are installing memory – be very careful to static electricity issue. When you are attaching your mother board to computer case – the most typical issue is motherboard shorting – so do not be surprised to try your motherboard first outside the case
  

About the Author 

Andrew is Lead Software Developer in Alba Spectrum Technologies – USA nationwide Great Plains, Microsoft CRM customization company, serving clients in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Denver, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and having locations in multiple states and internationally ( http://www.albaspectrum.com )

4 Computer Money-saving Tips

Written by: Sharron Senter

Here are four tips that’ll save you money when buying your next computer.

Tip #1 -- Rebates: A rebate is not always a bargain. Computers with rebates are often close to being discontinued. You may pick up a good deal or purchase technology that's about to become yesterday’s news. What's more, stores will often package computers with a bunch of free items to make it look like you're getting more value. Chances are the extras are either poor quality or items you're unlikely to use. Also, they’re counting on you to not redeem your rebate, a very common occurrence.

Tip #2 -- Extended Service Warrantees: Buyer Beware! They're a gamble, but not always a bad idea. If you're purchasing a laptop and you plan to travel a lot, an extended warranty that covers replacement of the monitor/display can be a good gamble. Replacing a display can cost $400-$600, making the warranty worthwhile. On the other hand, if you plan on buying the warranty for routine maintenance; save your money. Oftentimes it can take weeks for the store to send your PC out for service. Also, remember the store where you purchased your computer does not always do warranty work during the first year, instead you may have to ship it directly to the manufacturer. In general, extended warranties cover electronics [things you can't see]. They don't usually cover physical damage. Most extended warranties have large gray areas, leaving the warranty provider a lot of room to reject claims.

Tip #3 -- Monitors: Don’t throw away your monitor if it's still working properly. Instead, keep it and save a chunk of money by just replacing your old CPU [computer tower]. Monitors last much longer than CPUs and the technology is usually compatible between your old monitor and the new CPU. However, if you’re dissatisfied, then monitors, keyboards and mouses are the three tools to spend extra money on, since you use them every day!

Tip #4 -- Networking: How are you connecting to the Internet? If you're using a high speed Internet connection, such as cable broadband or DSL, you'll want to make sure you have a network card built into your system. If you have a wireless network at home or at the office, save money and installation time by buying the wireless card built right into the computer.

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About the Author
Sharron Senter is co-founder of http://www.VisitingGeeks.com - an on site computer repair, security and networking company serving north of Boston, Southern NH and Maine. Visiting Geeks’ technicians are crackerjacks at squashing viruses, popups and securing and making computers perform faster. Learn more about Sharron at http://www.SharronSenter.com