Category: Multimedia Tips| Now Available: Winamp 5.531 | | Are you an avid Winamp user? If so, you're going to love the news I have for you today! Yep, another new version of Winamp (v5.531) has arrived and it is now available for download. A lot of issues were fixed in this version and a couple new features are included as well. Check it all out here and then download it for yourself today! |
| Playing Your Media Safely | | Do you download a lot of media from the Web or play music on certain Web sites? If so, have you ever worried about your safety while doing that? It can be a little risky, but with this tip, you can be 100 percent safe again. Just read through it, make a couple changes and you'll be all set. Check it out! |
| DVD Parental Controls | | Do you allow your children or grandchildren to watch DVDs on your computer? Are you sometimes worried about the selections they choose? If so, you should set up your own DVD parental controls and never worry about it again. Read here to find out how you can do just that! |
| All About the Winamp Toolbar | | Are you an avid Winamp user? If so, have you started using its new toolbar yet? If not, you should start soon! This toolbar is filled with everything you could ever need or want from Winamp. Check it all out here! |
| AIM Features: One More Round | | If you thought we had already gone over all the new features found in AIM 6.5, you were wrong! Read here for another brand new batch of useful features you can start using today. If you're an avid AIM user, you don't want to miss this one! |
| Burning DVDs in Vista | | Are you a Windows Vista user? If so, you're in luck when it comes to burning CDs and DVDs. Vista has a built in feature just for that and it couldn't be easier to use. Check it out today! |
| Additional AIM Features | | Are you an avid AIM user? If so, I've got even more great features to tell you about. You're not going to want to miss out on these. Check them out right here, right now! |
| How to Be Region Free | | Have you ever run into trouble with the region settings some DVDs have on them? If so, it sounds like you'd rather be region free, am I right? Well, you can easily make that happen. Read here to find out how! |
| Replacing Your iPod Battery | | Has your iPod battery gone bad? Are you itching to get a new one, but don't want to have to pay for Apple or a repairman to do it? Then do it yourself! It's a pretty simple procedure and you can have it done in minutes. Read here for all the details! |
| Now Available: Winamp 5.52 | | Are you a huge Winamp fan? If so, you're going to love the news I have for you today. Another brand new version of Winamp has just been released and it is now available for download. Yep, you heard me right! And it comes with several new features. Read here to check them all out today! |
| Unplugged: Plug and Play | | You've all heard of the term "plug and play," right? Ever have any trouble trying to use your plug and play devices? If so, I've got just the solution you've been looking for. Read here to learn all about it! |
| iPod Alternatives | | Are you in a situation where you really want to get your child or grandchild an iPod, but you just can't fathom spending that much money on one? I don't blame you! And that's where these alternatives come into play. They're all MP3 players, but they're cheaper, more kid friendly and just perfect for the little ones in your life. Check them out today! |
| Winamp 5.51 | | Are you an avid Winamp user? If so, I've got great news for you today! Yep, a brand new version of Winamp is now available for download. It's v5.51 and it's nothing short of amazing. Read here for the full scoop! |
| iTunes Alternatives | | Are you tired of using iTunes? Is it not working very well for you anymore? Want some alternative choices? Then I've got just the thing for you. In this tip, you'll find seven other programs you can use in place of iTunes. I think you'll really like them, so check them out today! |
| The New Zunes | | Have you heard the news? Microsoft just released two new Zune media players and they're now available for you to check out and buy! Read here to learn all about them and what new features have come along for the ride. You don't want to miss this one! |
| YouTube QuickLists | | Do you use YouTube quite often to watch your favorite videos? If so, do you have a few favorite videos that always seem hard to find each time you go back to watch them? Well, now you can create your very own QuickList for all your favorite videos. Quick access to them has never been easier. Read here to learn all about this and get started with your QuickList today! |
| Even More Yahoo! IM Features | | Yes, that's right! We aren't done with the Yahoo! Messenger features yet. There's so much more to tell you about. Read here to see what else you can do with this wonderful IM program! |
| ZoomIt | | This tip is proof that great utilities don't have to be huge and bloated. The ZoomIt program by Mark Russinovich (formerly of Sysinternals and now Microsoft) is a great tool to use while giving a demo or doing a PowerPoint presentation. Check it out today! |
| New Release: Winamp 5.5 | | Are you an avid Winamp user? If so, I've got great news for you today! That's right, a new version of Winamp is finally here and this one marks Winamp's 10 year anniversary. Check it all out here! |
| Getting Past iTunes Restrictions | | Are you an iTunes user, but maybe you don't own an iPod? If so, you probably have run into some problems getting your iTunes music to play anywhere but on your computer, am I right? Well, those days may be over. Read here for a few suggestions on what you can do to get past the restrictions Apple places on your iTunes music. Check it out! |
| Computer Freedom | | Are you always taking your laptop with you wherever you go? Is it becoming more of a pain than you ever thought possible? If so, read here and find out how you can create your very own pocket PC. It's so simple and I promise it will make your life a whole lot easier. Check it out today! |
| QuickTime Security Update | | Attention all QuickTime users! You're definitely going to want to read this tip for an important security update. It's all fixed up now, but it's still something you all should be aware of. Check it out! |
| New Release: AIM 6.5 | | Are you an avid AIM user? If so, you're going to love the new version of it that AOL just released. Click here to learn all about it and then download it for free! |
| iPod Album Art | | Do you own an iPod? Want to spunk up your music a little by getting your own album art for it? Then check out this site. It's perfect for doing just that. Check it out today! |
| Embedding YouTube Videos | | We all have our favorite videos on YouTube and other video sites, right? You know, maybe it’s a music video or one you find to be hilarious. Either way, if you have your own Web site or a MySpace profile, how would you like to show everyone your favorite videos right from there? Sounds cool, huh? Find out how right here! |
| Screencasts | | We've showed you how to take still photos of your computer with screenshots, but have you ever thought about taking a video of your computer screen? Sounds neat, right?! Then read here and find out how you can make it happen. This one's a must see. I promise, you won't be disappointed! |
| Shopping for a Camcorder | | Are you in the market for a new camcorder? If so, you really should read this tip for some suggestions on what you should look for, what you should look out for and so on. Check it out right here, right now! |
| iPod Touch | | Are you ready for a new revolution of iPods? Then gear up for the iPod Touch. This new media player from Apple offers so much for your music and even better, it's scheduled to be released at the end of this month. Read here and learn all about it. You're not going to want to miss out on this one! |
| DVD Knife | | Do you like to watch DVD movies on your computer? Do you like to skip through to your favorite scenes sometimes? If so, you probably have noticed that it's a little difficult to do that on your PC. But it doesn't have to be with DVD Knife. Read here and learn all about it. You're going to love this one! |
| SwishMax | | Have you been looking for an easier way to create your own Flash designs? You know, either for your own Web site or maybe your blog. Either way, I've got the perfect solution for you today! It's called SwishMax and it makes Flash seem so simple. Click here and learn all about it today! |
| Final Gmail Video | | Want to see a cool little video Google put together to show how an e-mail message travels around the world? If so, just click here and you can start watching instantly. It's such a neat video, it's definitely worth checking out! |
| Project Playlist | | Want a cool way to make your music playlists from now on? If so, you've got to check out what Project Playlist has to offer. It's the hippest way I've found so far. Check it out today! |
| Protect Your CDs | | Are you aware of the effect labels have on your CDs? Want to learn how you can be a little more careful with them so that they'll last longer? If so, you've got to read this tip. Click here and learn all about it! |
| JumpCut | | Have you been looking all over the place for a video editing program? If so, I'm happy to tell you that you don't need to look any further. I've got just what you need right here. Click here and learn all about JumpCut and what this program can do for you. It's too cool to pass up. Check it out today! |
| CDs vs. DVDs | | Ever wonder what the difference was between CDs and DVDs? Are there any differences between the two? Well, you better read here to find out. I think you'll be mighty surprised at what you learn! |
| Getting Incrediflash | | So, we've done articles on Incrediflash before, but we've never really told you how you can get it. That's our mistake, but we're making up for it with this tip. Read here and get all the details on getting Incrediflash for yourself! |
| Get Professional Flash with Incrediflash | | Have you been yearning to learn about Icrediflash so you could create some of your own Flash projects? Well, the waiting is over. Read here for all the details! |
| Downloading: Legal or Illegal? | | Do you often wonder about the legality of downloading music, movies, games, etc.? Are you afraid of being punished if you do it yourself? If you said yes to either of those questions, it's probably best if you read this tip then. It gives you a rundown on legal vs. illegal downloading. Check it out! |
| iTunes 7.3.2 | | Have you been waiting for a new version of iTunes? If so, your wish has come true, because v7.3.2 is here! Come check out all the new features and everything else that comes with it. Just click here and enjoy! |
| MySpace Music | | Are you one of the many who has a MySpace profile? If so, how would you like to add some music to your page? If that sounds like a good idea to you, read here and find out how you can make it happen! |
| Buying an MP3 Player: What to Look For | | Are you thinking about buying a new MP3 player soon? If so, do you need some help in knowing what to look for? If you do, read this tip and get all the help you need! |
| Prepare Your Videos For the Web | | Do you have some video shootage you'd like to upload to the World Wide Web? If so, and you're not sure how to do it, read here for all the details on how you can get the job done right! |
| Yahoo! Messenger Search | | Do you use Yahoo's! Messenger program quite often? If so, did you know that you can do quick searches for anything involved in your conversation. It's a really cool feature and I highly suggest that you check it out. Click here to do so! |
| Basic Video Shooting Tips | | Do you like to shoot videos sometimes? Maybe you're an aspiring film maker or maybe you just like to capture precious moments on video from time to time. Either way, read here for some basic video shooting tips you can really put to good use! |
| Twango | | Do you like to share photos, videos, audio files and other documents with your friends and family? How would you like to be able to send multiple files all at once? If you're intrigued, click here and find out how you can make all of that happen! |
| A Little Firefox Media | | Do you use Firefox? Do you like to use the Windows Media Player with it, but sometimes run into problems with it? If this sounds familiar, read here and see how you yourself can solve that problem in a matter of seconds! |
| MP4 Explained | | Have you heard of the new MP4 technology? Want to learn a little more about it? Then read here for the full scoop! |
| Swapper | | Want a fast and easy way to share media files with your friends and family members? If so, you've got to check out Swapper. Just click on the link for all the details! |
| PSP | | Do you PSP? Well, the population of people who own a Playstation Portable is rapidly growing, so I thought I would share a little information about it. Here you go. Just read here! |
| Save Internet Radio | | If you're an avid Internet radio listener, I'm sure you're not too happy knowing that it all may end soon. Well, don't let it happen! Do your part to save it. Read here to learn how you can! |
| Internet Radio: Is It the End? | | Do you listen to the radio on the Internet? If you do, it unfortunately might not be around for much longer. Read here for all the details! |
| CD and DVD Space | | Ever wonder how much space is on CDs and DVDs? Do you always have to guess how many songs, pictures, movies, etc. you'll be able to fit on one single disk? Well, wonder no more. Read here for all the basics to go by! |
| Saving the iPod Battery | | Does your iPod battery run down low too often and too quick? If so, there's some things you can do to prevent that from happening again. Read here for all the details! |
| Use the Hold | | You know about the Hold button on your iPod or MP3 player, right? Well, I'm sure you know what it is, but do you know what it does? Read here for the scoop! |
| QuickTime Alternative | | Are you disappointed with the way the QuickTime program takes up so much space on your computer? I mean, does it really need to be that big? Well, if you're with me on this one, you may be glad to hear about an alternative for the same program. Click here for all the details! |
| Album Art | | How would you like to create your own art for all the music albums you keep on your computer? Read here for an easy way to get that job done! |
| Vista and iTunes Update | | Well, it looks as if Windows Vista and iTunes are now mostly compatible. There's still a few issues lingering around, but for now, you can start to use the two together. Enjoy! |
| iPod Accessories | | Do you own an iPod or know someone who does? Want some new accessories for yours? If so, you have to check these out. Just click here now! |
| Vista Games | | Are you new to Windows Vista? Having trouble finding the games section? If so, read here for some basic instructions and start playing your favorite games once again! |
| Video Downloader | | Want to save some of those videos you watch online? You know, like the ones from YouTube. If so, you've got to get this awesome extension, so you can make that happen! |
| iTunes 7.1.1 Released | | Having trouble with your current version of iTunes? Then try 7.1.1. It's new and improved and problem free! |
| Zamzar | | Tired of the converting game being so difficult to play? Want a much easier to convert the files you need to change really fast? If so, you've got to check out Zamzar! Find it all here. |
| The Internet and TiVo | | Have TiVo? Want to be able to record your favorite TV shows via the Internet? Yeah, that would be pretty cool, wouldn't it? Well, learn how you can make that happen right here, right now! |
| iTunes and Vista | | Not sure if iTunes is compatible with Vista yet? Well, either way, read all about it here! |
| Common iPod Problems: Fixed | | Think you have a common iPod problem? Well, it may fall into one of these categories. Read here to get them all fixed and get your iPod back to normal! |
| iConcertCal | | How would you like to have a plug-in for your iTunes music library that searched for concert dates of your favorite bands? It all can happen with iConcertCal. Check it out here! |
| A Beginner's Guide to Dreamweaver | | Ever wanted to learn how to use Dreamweaver for all of your Web designing needs? If so, check out this beginner's guide and get the basics! |
| iPod Trouble | | Are you having some trouble with your iPod? If so, check out some of these common mistakes when using one. It may just be the answer you've been looking for! |
| Windows Media Bonus Pack - Part 1 | | I'm guessing that if you have Windows XP, you probably have Windows Media Player on your computer, too right? So, if you have that, you probably have Windows Movie Maker as well. With all of that, you've got to check out the bonus pack as well. Read here for Part 1! |
| Notes on Your iPod | | Take a lot of notes? Have an iPod? How would you like to put those notes on your iPod so you always have them with you? Learn how you can do that right here! |
| Music Organization | | Ever wanted to get your music collection and your playlists all in order and organized? If so, check out these tips! |
| The Filter | | Do you own an iPod? Do you like to create your own playlists for certain things that you do, like exercising, roadtrips, etc? Then why not let someone else do it for you? This new program, called The Filter, can make playlists for you, depending on your mood. Check it out! |
| Adobe Reads | | Do you have a lot of documents that come in the PDF format? Ever get tired of reading those sometimes? Then let Adobe read it for you. Learn how you can do that here. |
| Adobe Reader 8 | | Are you an avid user of Adobe's Acrobat Reader? Then you'll just love the new version (8) that just came out. Check it out here! |
| Make Your Own Ringtones | | Do you have a cell phone? Do you like the ringtones you have to choose from? If not, why don't you use your own music to create your very own ringtone? Check it out here! |
| Video Games: Good or Bad? | | Think video games are all bad? Learn some reasons why you might change your mind on that with this tip. It's very interesting! |
| iTunes Skips | | Does your iTunes music ever skip when you're listening to it on your computer? Find out why that may be and how you can keep it from happening again. |
| Microsoft Zune | | Have you heard about the brand new media player phenomenon yet?! Well, it's here and it's called Zune, by Microsoft. Check it out! |
| Online Music Update | | Do you like to get music off the Internet? Yeah, you and everyone else does. Then be sure to check out these sites for your online music satsifaction! |
| iTunes 7 | | Are you an avid iTunes user? Then you must check out the new version of iTunes, number 7. You'll be blown away! |
| Update Roolup 2 | | Do you use the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005? If so, there's an awesome update available for you right now. Learn all about it and get it right here! |
| Sync It in WMP | | Do you have an MP3 player or an iPod that you need to get music onto? Not sure how to do that? Well, it's all in the sync. Learn all about it here. |
| WMP 11 Released | | Have you been waiting for the new Windows Media Player to come out? Well, wait no more, because it's finally here and it's available for download. Check it out! |
| Winamp | | What is Winamp? Have you been wondering this for awhile? Maybe you've heard of it, but you're not sure what it is or what it does. Well, learn all about it right now and stop your wondering! |
| iPod Navigation | | Going to be taking a roadtrip any time soon? Well, don't forget your iPod. You can navigate your whole way there and back with it! Learn how here. |
| MP3 Player Types | | Do you own an MP3 player? Are you not sure what type it is? Or maybe you want to buy one and you don't know which kind to get. Well, find answers to your questions and more right here. |
| PDAs and BlackBerrys | | I'm sure you've heard of both of these before, but do you know exactly what either of them really are? If not and if you're interested in finding out, read here! |
| iPod Tricks | | Want to know about some awesome tricks you can do with your iPod? Read about five of them here. They will blow your mind! |
| Delete Those Songs | | Do you own an iPod? Ever have a song or two on there that you don't want anymore? Why let it continue to take up your valuable iPod space?! Just delete them! Learn how here. |
| Get Music on MP3 Player | | Do you have an MP3 player? Are you still not sure how to actually get your music on it? Learn all about it here! |
| LightScribe Tricks | | So, you heard about LightScribe (maybe from us). So, now what do you do with it? Want to learn some cool tricks you can do with the program? Find out here! |
| Wibree | | Have you heard of this new technology? It's probably going to be the next big thing! Check it out here. |
| Wireless Headphones | | Want to go wireless when listening to your stereo or iPod? Learn how you can here! |
| Yahoo! Messenger Files | | Do you use Yahoo! Messenger to talk to your friends and family? Would you like to send them files and even share photos with them sometimes? Learn how you can do that right here, right now! |
| RealPlayer | | You've probably heard about all the other music media players like Windows Media Player and Winamp, but have you heard about RealPlayer? Get acquainted with it right now! |
| Windows Photo Story (Part 2) | | So, you've got your photo story started now. Learn how to finish it up for viewing with Part 2 of the Photo Story series! Impress your family and friends beyond belief with what you created! |
| Windows Photo Story (Part 1) | | Want to make you very own personal photo story and show it to your family and friends?! Learn how to go about doing that here. |
| LightScribe | | Want a cool new way to label your CDs? Then check out LightScribe. You won't be disappointed! |
| Windows Movie Maker (Part 3) | | So, you've gone from capturing your video to editing it to adding a title to it, etc. Now, it's time to put the finishing touches on it and finally show it to your family and friends! They're going to love it! |
| Windows Movie Maker (Part 2) | | Continue on with your Movie Maker lesson with part 2 and learn how to edit your movie. You'll be ready to show it off in no time! |
| Windows Movie Maker (Part 1) | | Would you like to make a movie that your friends and family will actually want to watch. Learn the beginnings of working with Windows Movie Maker right now! |
| APE Files | | Ever have a music file in an .ape format? Don't know how to play it? Well, try the monkey out then! |
| More About Bluetooth | | Want to know how you can use Bluetooth and what devices it works with? Would you like to know how expensive it is to have? Find out all that and more here! |
| CD-R and CD-RW | | What's the difference between these two CD formats? Find out here! |
| Last.FM | | If you're obessed with music, you may want to check out this new music database. You won't be disappointed! |
| CD Burn Failure | | Having trouble getting your CD burner to actually burn CDs? That's a major problem. Check out some troubleshooting techniques for it here! |
| CD Burning With WMP 10 | | Do you like to burn CDs so you can have your own copies? Not sure which program to use? How about Windows Media Player 10? It works perfectly and you can learn how to use it to do just that right now with this tip! |
| IM Forwarding | | Don't have a chat option on your phone? Still want to chat with your phone though? Check out IM Forwarding and get it done! |
| Online Music | | Would you like an update on free online music? If so, this is just the tip for you! Check it out! |
| ID3 Tags | | Not sure what ID3 tags are? Well, they basically work with your music player to give you some important information while you use it. Learn more here. |
| Foobar2000 | | Check out the lastest up and coming media player. Read all about it and even download it right from this tip! |
| iPod Encyclopedia | | To say that most people love iPods would be a bit of an understatement. People are not only using it as an MP3 player, but also as a portable drive. Today, we are going to discuss a useful new tip, which can render your iPod more useful than you would have ever thought. |
| How to Rip a CD Using WMP | | Learn how to rip a CD using Windows Media Player and have all your songs right on your computer for easy access! |
| Winamp Plug-ins | | Do you use Winamp for most of your music sharing? If so, check out these awesome plug-ins to intensify your experience even more! |
| The iPod | | Okay, so you've joined the craze and you now have an iPod. But, how do you use it? Where do you even start? Get some tips here. |
| iTunes | | Find out all about iTunes! |
| Ringtones | | Learn how to tranfer ringtones from your computer to your cell phone |
| How to Share Videos | | Share your funny (or serious) videos with your friends and family. It's very easy to do, so go for it! |
| Name Those Tracks | | Name the tracks on your playlist each time you listen to a CD on your computer |
| Podcast 102 | | audio radio's successor, directories and RSS |
| DVD Region Settings | | DVD's have different region codes--you can change the region that Windows plays |
| Speaker Arrangements | | Are you a sound fanatic? Do you have your computer hooked up for surround sound or at least have multiple speakers? |
| Choosing Computer Speakers | | When it comes to picking out computer speakers, the same rules that you would use to choose speakers for your stereo or home theater system still apply |
| New Wave | | OK, you've downloaded some wave files and you would like to use them in your sound scheme. |
| Cranky CDs | | Have you ever been playing a game and it seems like your computer is having a hard time reading the CD? You can hear it speed up, slow down, speed up... you know what I mean. |
| Can't hear sounds on some sites | | I can hear instrumental music on websites, but on other sites that have sounds I don't hear anything. Is there some way to fix this? |
| CD Burning 101 | | Most CD writers come with some kind of CD writing software. Since this varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, this is going to be a VERY basic lesson. |
| Image File Guide | | I get questions about image formats all the time, so if you don't know your JPEG's from your GIF's, this is for you. First, a little background on file compression. |
| Just the Music | | Do you play music CDs in your computer? If so, don't you hate it when you're trying to listen to your CD and the computer is "beeping" in on top of it (you know, for error messages and such)? Here's how to fix the problem: |
| The Perfect Burn | | Here are some tips, tricks, and tweaks to keep your burning experience painless. |
| Buffer Underrun Error | | CD-R drives put information from your hard drive into a " buffer " (i.e. memory area) before they write (copy) it to the CD. The idea behind a buffer is to maintain a steady flow of information to the unit. |
| Scanning Resolution | | If the photo is just for your computer, e-mail, or the web, then 72 DPI (Dots Per Inch) would be just fine. (72 DPI is kind of the "standard" resolution for computer images). |
| Where's My Little Speaker? | | lost their little speaker icon (sound control) that usually lives in the system tray and now want to get it back |
| Print a Photo Proof sheet | | A proof sheet is a printout of picture thumbnails. Most photo organizing software allows you to print these out, but for XP users, it's built into the Window's Picture and Fax Viewer |
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