Friday, July 27, 2012

About Digital Music: Got a Stubborn iTunes Problem That Won't go Away?

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • Got a Stubborn iTunes Problem That Just Won't go Away?
  • Portable Music Apps For Your External Hard Drive.
  • Troubleshooting Common Windows Media Player Problems.
  • Top 3 Free Audio Codecs.


Got a Stubborn iTunes Problem That Just Won't go Away?

Software applications these days tend to be complex beasts that on the surface may look like one single program. However, they are often made up of a collection of individual components. iTunes is no exception to this rule and actually has quite a few processes running in the background -- any one of which can decide to go south. A non-functioning component can cause a multitude of issues that can range from... Read more


Portable Music Apps For Your External Hard Drive

If you are looking for a list of portable apps that can be used to play media straight from an external device like a hard drive,flash drive, or even an iPod, then be sure to read this guide. Read more

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Troubleshooting Common Windows Media Player Problems

A list of tutorials on fixing errors and problems with Microsoft's popular Windows Media Player application. Read more


Top 3 Free Audio Codecs

Essential free audio codecs that will extend the audio format support of your computer. Read more


 


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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

About Rap / Hip-Hop: 'Life Is Good' Reviewed

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This Week: Thoughts on Nas' 'Life Is Good' and Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools." And a moment of silence for the original hip-hop diva, Ms. Melodie. Rest in peace, ma.

Review: Nas - "Life Is Good"
There's Nas. Hand on chin. Doleful. Gripping a half-empty wine glass with his left hand. Right elbow on the only thing his ex-wife Kelis left behind..... Read more

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Kendrick Lamar dives head first into a pool of liquor with his latest single. Thoughts on "Swimming Pools (Drank)."... Read more

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Friday, July 20, 2012

About Digital Music: Have You Backed up Your iTunes Library Recently?

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • Have You Backed up Your iTunes Library Recently?
  • iPhone FAQ: Do I Have to Use the iTunes Store?
  • Troubleshooting MP3 Player Sync Problems in Windows.
  • How to Rescue a Wet Portable.

Have You Backed up Your iTunes Library Recently?

Now that Apple have a cloud storage solution (iCloud) for keeping your iTunes Store purchases safe, it's easy to forget about backing up all those non-iTunes Store songs. iCloud has made it easy to push your purchases down to any of your Apple devices, but it doesn't cover the average music collection where the contents is made up from a mix of different sources. Unless you've subscribed to... Read more


iPhone FAQ: Do I Have to Use the iTunes Store?

With a lot of talk about the iPhone using the AAC format in conjunction with the iTunes Store, iCloud, and even iTunes Match, you may think that Apple's collection of digital media platforms is your only option. The iPhone actually supports quite a few audio formats other than Apple's AAC format so you aren't limited to just the iTunes Store for digital music. For instance... Read more


Troubleshooting MP3 Player Sync Problems in Windows

There can be may reasons why your version of Windows doesn't recognize your MP3 player, PMP, or other type of USB gadget. Usually it can be resolved by doing something as simple as updating your operating system or upgrading your portable's firmware. If you are having problems connecting and syncing your portable, then working through this troubleshooting guide could just solve your connectivity problems. Read more


How to Rescue a Wet Portable

Have you accidentally subjected your trusty iPod or other type of MP3 player to water? Before you try to revive your water damaged portable, be sure to follow this guide. We'll show you tips on how to rescue your wet MP3 player in order to give it the best chance of surviving. Above all, don't turn it on until you have read this article! Read more


 


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