May
4
You just got back from school with tons of things to do like typing jobs and researches. you open up your computer it takes an hour to start it up. You open internet explorer to start your research you end up staring at your monitor for another hour.
If your computer runs too slow or does not work as fast as you want it, maybe you already need an upgrade to your computer. Maybe you need to find the right DDR2 or DDR 4GB memory upgrade to boost the RAM in your computer.
Jan
20
Wireless Headphones For Couch Potatoes -by RC Rougeux
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When would you use wireless headphones? How are they different than regular headphones? Which ones are the best to get?
On the road: If you’re on the road, you’ll want a Bluetooth enabled set that includes wireless headphones and microphone. It’s a small unit that goes over your ear and the microphone is powerful enough to pick up your voice. It means you can have a phone conversation while you’re walking down the street, driving in your car, or riding on the subway…all while you take notes, drive, work at your computer, or interact with others. For the professional, it’s all about multitasking. For the recreational user, it’s all about the convenience. Another use for them on the road is when you are traveling with children and want them to all be able to hear the DVD being played on your in-car DVD player and don’t want the danger of cords getting tangled and hurting someone. Each child can enjoy their own wireless headset which means everyone gets to listen and no one will be fighting! Read more
Jan
19
iPod Nano - Shall We Take A Deeper Look? -By Mike Singh
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As always, in the age of “consumer first” economics, Apple leads the way. The iPod nano is following along behind the footsteps of the original iPod, as Apple’s fourth digital player. The iPod nano came out the same day the iPod mini was discontinued - September 7, 2005 - but is known for having combined features of the iPod shuffle and the original iPod in its new development. It only took nine months for the design development of the iPod nano to become effective, even though most media were aware it was coming. What they did not know was the iPod mini was being discontinued on that same day. Read more
Jan
18
Known as the fifth generation iPod, the Apple iPod video was introduced in the late 2005. Taking portable video entertainment to a different level than it ever has been, it features a color screen and video playback capabilities. A stunning and slimmer design than the iPod photo, this latest iPod development has support for up to 150 hours of music videos and a 2.5 inch color display. With up to 20 hours of battery life, it shows an increase of five hours than the previous iPod. Under half an inch thin, the 30GB takes 45% less room than the original larger iPod, with the 60GB model at 10% thinner than the fourth generation 20GB iPod. What this all means is that the newest iPod has more in it with less space, while appearing to look fragile - yet not. Read more
Jan
18
Playing Your MP3 Player in Your Car-Using The Video iPod Car Kit? -By Mike Singh
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Listening to music is everybody’s favorite past-time anymore - no matter where you go, people have headphones attached and are either listening to the cell phone or music. But what about when we are driving? Some of the more popular ways to listen to music in the automobile is through the car’s FM/AM radio with a CD player. The cassette is pretty well on its way out, and with the new MP3 players - the CD is almost on its way out also, slowly being replaced by DVDs. But how does the MP3 player - say, the iPod - hook into the car for listening? Read more
Jan
17
Ipods are the next wave in portable listening devices. Once, people listened to music on battery powered portable radios. Then came the convenience of choosing your own music by carrying about the bulky Walkmans that played cassette tapes. Then those Walkmans slimmed down to something a little more portable. Then CD players became the must-have item. Those, too, started out rather bulky but then became small and portable. Read more
Jan
17
How to Build a Home Recording Studio -By Stephanie Ciccarelli
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When a business is in startup mode, usually the entrepreneur looks for ways to cut costs while obtaining all of the necessary objectives to run their business.
In the case of a voice talent, building a home recording studio is paramount to their success and fundamental to conducting business on a daily basis.
That being said, a voice talent entrepreneur’s highest expense when getting started is the equipment to build their home recording studio. Ideally, a professional-grade home recording studio comprises of a computer, recording and editing software, a professional microphone, a microphone stand, head phones, mixing board, speakers (to hear the balance of your mix with), and a proper room to record in. This recording studio, or room, may be a full-out sound booth or a spare bedroom depending on the resources available to the voice talent. Read more
Jan
16
Noise Cancelling Headphones…If You’re Not Into Punk Rock -By RC Rougeux
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Here’s an interesting fact: people who listen to music in their headphones too loudly can suffer from permanent hearing loss. Well, that’s not that interesting and many people would agree with that statement. Here’s why it’s an interesting fact: The reason people listen to music too loudly is not necessarily because they love loud music. Rather, it’s because the background sound is too loud and interferes with the music.
So what’s the solution? Music should be enjoyed through headphones (remember, not everyone shares your musical tastes!)…that’s a given. But music doesn’t have to be enjoyed at a massive volume. After all, the true enjoyment of music does not come from the volume but from the quality of the sound. Read more
Jan
11
Make a Smart Cell Phone Purchase -By Jawahn Thompson
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Before you go out and buy a cell phone, there are a couple of things you should know. These tips are especially important if you are like several million other Americans who are impulse buyers. These impulse buyers see something they like, whether it is a cool new feature they don’t really need or a great new colored phone and they purchase it. No questions asked. . They don’t stop to think about their options and they don’t stop to think of what they really need-they simply buy on the spur of the moment. The following tips will help you from purchasing on impulse and buying what you need instead. Read more