Music Downloading and MP3 Players

 iPod, MP3: What are they and how do they work? Here are a few thoughts on the subject of Mp3 players. MP3 is a compressed music file. It is an encoded wave file and has almost the same sound quality as an audio CD. The size of the file is much smaller allowing more room for music. They are legal when the songs copyright holder has given permission to download and play the song. You can legally encode MP3’s for personal use but it is illegal to trade or distribute MP3’s without permission from the songs copyright holder. There are… Continue Reading…


Mac OS X Tiger

Apple has released the long awaited Mac OS X Tiger Although the new operating system from Apple has been much speculated, on the first reviews are thumbs up! The OS X Tiger is an upgrade to the current OS X with a lot of new features. (Just like windows updates) Frank Casonova, the senior director of Mac OS X Tiger audio/video said “It will change the way you use your computer”. This update has over 200 features all designed to make the interface as user friendly as possible. The feature that has been causing the most excitement is called The Spotlight. It works… Continue Reading…


Computer Terminology

Your Guide To Basic Computer Terminology   Ram? Mouse? Isn’t one a animal and one a rodent? Ram…that is the zodiac sign for Aries… If this is what these words mean to you than you can surely use this quick glossary of computer terminology. It would be a good idea to read through them before purchasing a computer because these are things you should know about first. If you already have a computer then these computer terms can help you know what to do if your new computer equipment is unfamiliar. Lastly, this computer terminology can help you if you have to call in for technical help.… Continue Reading…


Build Your Own Computer

Are you ready to build your own computer and get the exact one you want? Build Your Own Computer If I can do it so can you! When I bought it I hardly knew how to turn it on. I consider myself still a Newbie as I have 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 doesnt require a high degree of technical skill, however it does require a little mechanical aptitude. Building may not be the proper term, assembling would… Continue Reading…