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...
View ArticleConnecting 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...
View ArticleMultiroom 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleListening 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...
View ArticleiHeartRadio 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...
View ArticlePandora, 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...
View ArticleTango 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...
View ArticleHistory 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...
View ArticleMighty 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,...
View ArticleU2, 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....
View Article2nd 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleJam 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...
View ArticleGoNovate 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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