Podcasting: the best name?
Posted Monday, June 30th, 2008 1:17 pm by Dave Moyer
Since it first started with Adam Curry and Dave Winer (or should I say Dave Whiner) a few years ago, the medium of “podcasting” has grown in leaps and bounds, starting to work its’ way into the lexicon of the average Joe. If you’re unfamiliar with the basic concept, podcasts are, in essence, audio files distributed over RSS feeds (Real Simple Syndication). Users can subscribe to these feeds in an RSS client or a client specifically designed for podcasts, often referred to as a “podcatcher”. Every time a new episode is added, the feed reader automatically downloads the show for a user to put on their iPod (hence the ‘pod’ prefix) or mp3 player, listen on their computer, or burn to a CD. Read more >>
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Todo-Tattoo
Posted Monday, June 23rd, 2008 3:53 pm by Dave Moyer
I recently discovered that I’ve had yet another podcast episode dedicated to me (another being on CNET’s Gadgettes), from Beth Skinner’s The Skinny on Home Gadgets series. Apparently because I have an obsession with productivity and GTD (plus a love of office supplies), Beth decided to dedicate her episode on the Todo-Tattoo to me. How… flattering? Read more >>
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Thunderbird vs. Outlook: Email App Showdown!
Posted Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm by Dave Moyer
I use Gmail. I love the online access, it’s speed, ease of use, oh what the heck- go read my post on the subject. However, lots of people just aren’t ready to take the plunge to an all-web app yet.
The two biggest desktop email applications right now are Microsoft Outlook, a favorite of business, and the open-source Mozilla Thunderbird. And it can be quite a conundrum to pick between the two! To help expel the confusion, misconception and fear about these apps, and help you make a good choice, it’s time for…
E-mail App Showdown!
Today, we’re throwing two desktop email clients into the ring to duke it out to the death. Read more >>
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Cable Quality: A Thing of the Past
Posted Friday, June 13th, 2008 11:03 am by Dave Moyer
Bottom line: I’m a studio audio junkie. I spend my free time browsing through BSW and Sweetwater catalogs and looking at cool gear. I take any excuse I can get to try out a cool new mic, broadcast console or headphones. And because of this obsession, I seem to have become the “go-to” person for friends, family and even people I’ve never met before when it comes to putting together a broadcast or recording rig.
One of the most common questions people ask me is, “what kind of cables do you recommend?” Lots of people think of big companies like MONSTER Cable as the norm, and you shouldn’t expect anything less. However, that’s not really true anymore. Read more >>
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