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Mac Network Appliance: Sound and Pictures

I was recently reading a magazine called T3 (Tomorrow’s Technology Today), which has all sorts of gadgets that I would like to buy. They reviewed digital picture frames, and I could see how it would be...

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Connecting Your Mac to Your Stereo

How do I connect my Mac to my stereo? I want to record audio (like LPs and tapes) and also want my Mac’s sound to come through my stereo system’s speakers. Connecting your Mac to your stereo is a great...

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Multiroom Audio with iTunes

These days many people have some or most of their music libraries on their computers, and that is often managed with Apple’s free iTunes software. It’s very nice to have such quick and easy access to...

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The Story Behind the Sony Walkman

The world took a big step towards the iPod generation when Sony introduced the Walkman in 1979. The device was not particularly advanced – portable tape recorders had existed for decades – but it was...

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How to Burn Audio Files (Including OGG) to CD Using iTunes

I have been asked a lot recently how to make audio CDs out of audio files on your Mac. So here is a walkthrough. While the world may be moving away from audio CDs in favour of MP3 and streaming, the CD...

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Listening to iDevice Music on Your Stereo

The iPhone grew out of the iPod, Apple’s first digital music player launched well over a decade ago. Listening to music was the reason the iPod existed, and Apple wanted to make sure that its iPhone...

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iHeartRadio Misses the Mark

We listen to radio, podcasts, my iTunes collection, and iHeartRadio at work while we assemble high pressure air hoses. The air compressors in the next room over are noisy, and so is the machine that...

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Pandora, a Better Music Service

The first time I heard about Pandora, I was intrigued. The streaming music service analyzes music using 400 different factors and attempts to create playlists that will work with the performer or song...

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Tango Remote Control for iOS Devices

When I upgraded to an iPhone 4S this past summer, I had the option of trading in my iPhone 3GS for $100 credit or keeping it. I decided to keep it, as I was sure I could find many ways to use it. One...

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History of the Compact Disc

The inventor of the compact disc (CD), the most popular medium in the world for playing back and storing music, is often disputed, as one individual did not invent every part of the compact disc. The...

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Mighty Boom Ball: A Portable Speaker with Big Sound

I’m a sucker for novelty gadgets, and when I saw a tiny speaker called the Mighty Boom Ball promising big sound, I could resist trying it. Everybody has music on their phones or MP3 players these days,...

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U2, Songs of Innocence: My Review

I’m always up for something free, and if that is a piece of music, then I’ll give it a fair listen too. So when Apple ‘gave’ me the latest U2 album, Songs Of Innocence, I thought I would give it a go....

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2nd Generation iPod Shuffle: Tiny, Colourful, and Fun

It’s tiny, it’s awesome, and it clips to your clothes. I take a look back at the second generation (2G) iPod shuffle. The iPod shuffle was Apple’s answer to a budget iPod, even though it was still...

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The Hi-Fi System: Has It Had Its Day?

With everyone having computers, mobile phones, and MP3 players, is there a place for home audio systems in our digital age? Music has always been a huge part of my life. I listen to it every day. My...

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Jam Platinum… Small Bluetooth Speaker Review

Portable speakers are the latest technology trend. I take a look at the Platinum, mini bluetooth speaker from Jam. Mobile phones might be able to hold all your music collection, but playing it through...

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GoNovate G8 – Mini Bluetooth ‘Earbud’ Earpiece Review

Tiny bluetooth earpieces are becoming very popular. I take a look at the GoNovate G8 earbud. Bluetooth has been around for decades, but gone are the geeky star trek style bluetooth headsets that while...

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