I ran Software Update about 90 minutes ago and Podcast support is included in the new version of iTunes! It is so simple to use- I’ve already subscribed and downloaded several podcast episodes. I am a bit surprised that the TWiT (This Week in Tech) podcast is not featured on the main podcast page yet, but I’m sure it’s just a matter of time.
Well done Apple!
iTunes 4.9 on the way tomorrow? – Engadget – www.engadget.com
iTunes 4.9 on the way tomorrow?
Posted Jun 27, 2005, 3:17 PM ET by Barb DybwadWe knew it was coming soon, but now it’s looking like the next iteration of iTunes may in fact be unveiled tomorrow instead of July 7. This according to Dave Winer, harbinger of all things podcasting, who says not only will Apple be announcing the release of iTunes 4.9 but also an unnamed “big corporate content partnership.” What do you think- is it
Sirius? The iTunes client app will be supporting RSS 2.0 enclosures which of course includes video as well as audio – will they drop a bomb and unveil the
iTunes Movie Store with Sony? Give us your predictions.
NeoOffice – OpenOffice.org for MacOSX
6/21/05: NeoOffice/J 1.1 Final is released! After years of development and testing, we’ve reached a fully stable final release. It is based off of OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 and has many user requested and community funded improvements. It’s also available in over 40 different languages. Download your copy today!
I use this program quite often and it is excellent! A big thanks to the folks at NeoOffice and much luck to them as the new version emerges.
5 Mac Security Tips You Can’t Live Without
5 Mac Security Tips You Cant Live Without
By Paulo FretowskiSo, you’ve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac from viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to hack, but don’t let that fact allow you to become lenient with your security.
1. Download all of the software updates available. This seems like a no-brainer, but some Mac users forget to download the newest updates. You can even set your computer to automatically download new updates. However, some dial-up users encounter trouble when trying to downloaded updates. If you are a dial-up user, the best suggestion is to leave your Mac on overnight and let it download. Apple releases many programs that fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X. Probably the most important of these updates are the security updates. Apple periodically offers security updates for its operating systems (Panther and Tiger).
2. Be careful what you download. Some people use P2P downloads for Macintosh (I.E. Poisoned). Be careful when downloading using a P2P because you do not know where the music or file is coming from. Some P2P users specifically make corrupted files to send via music downloading programs. Generally, it is a good idea to stick to iTunes, because those files are ACC Protected and offered through Apple so they certainly won’t have viruses.
3. Choose the best and safest Internet Browser. Safari comes standard on all new Macs as part of iLife. However, some people do not enjoy Safari as much as others. Some say that Safari is not as safe from hackers as other browsers. Safari can also be a problem if you are going to a web page that requires a version of Internet Explorer or Netscape to view it. You can download Internet Explorer and Netscape for Mac, but again, some believe that these browsers are not as safe from hackers. Many people believe that Mozilla Firefox (my personal favorite) is the safest browser to use because of its customizable features. Firefox is available for downloading on the Macintosh.
4. Don’t be afraid to buy anti-virus software. If you have to download files from the internet as part of a job or hobby, then it is probably a good idea to have some sort of anti-virus software on your Macintosh. Apple provides a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly updated.
5. Finally, keep an eye on those e-mail attachments and instant messages. Some hackers have programmed viruses to IM you from one of your friends’ screen names. Don’t click on any link without knowing what it is first. Most e-mail providers use virus scans automatically, but you should always be extra careful when downloading an attachment. If it is from someone you do not know, don’t trust it.
Apple computers are very safe from hackers, but they can always be improved. Keeping a computer safe, and running well requires a great amount of time and energy. Just remember that if your computer is safe, your Apple experience will be much more rewarding.
About the Author
Paulo Fretowski enjoys writing about computers and works for BizNicheMedia ( http://www.biznichemedia.com ).
eBay and Dropshipping – A Perfect Fit!
eBay and Dropshipping – A Perfect Fit!
By Joe ClareeBay and Dropshipping go together like a hand in a glove. As you read this article, right now, thousands of eBayers are running there own auction business. Some of them make little money, and some of them make real huge profits. Why? It is mostly due to the products they choose to sell, the Dropshippers they use and how they promote their eBay Business.
If you are new to Internet Marketing, promotion of your new eBay Business is key. Also, staying up to date with all the new and better ways to advertise and promote your business is cruical. Things on the Internet can change almost over night and to keep your eBay Business making money you must keep up with those changes. But don’t be discouraged, the ease of using dropshippers will allow you more time to concentrate on improving your sales skills and learning how to bring more customers to your eBay auctions.
The real great thing about dropshipping is that it will allow you to operate a Home Based Business as an Internet Marketer with out ever worrying about storage of inventory, packaging of inventory, or even shipping of that inventory.
How? The dropship supplier will look after all of that for you. And even greater still is the fact that your auction business will cost you very little to get started. The fact is, most dropshippers charge you nothing to become a member to sell their products. While others may charge just a nominal administration fee. So, with such a low financial risk the only thing you have to lose is a bit of your time.How does one put together eBay and Dropshipping? It’s really very simple. First, browse eBay to see what kind of product(s) you would like to sell. Then sign up as a member with eBay. Once you have decided on a product(s), locate a dropshipper for that product(s). Sign up with that dropshipper and then place an auction on eBay for the item.. Once your auction is over and you have a buyer for the product email your dropshipper the required information. The dropshipper will ship the product directly to your customer, and charge your account the wholesale price for that product. The difference between the wholesale price and your retail price is pure profit!
To run a successful eBay Business you will need to sell what the public wants to buy. Always research any product before you decide to sell it. Make sure it is popular and you can get it at a great price.
Happy Selling!
Joe ClareAbout the Author
Joe Clare is an active Netpreneur and eBayer! He is the author of numerous articles on how to succeed on eBay! Check out his latest Best Selling eBook “eBay Marketing Wholesale SourcePak” Your Passport to Success! at http://www.ebooksnsoftware.com
The Demotivators Collection – from Despair.com
For longer than most can remember, motivational speakers, authors and publishers have inspired and delighted us by championing the idea that within each person exists virtually unlimited potential.
At Despair, Inc., we agree wholeheartedly- and helping others to unleash their hidden potentials remains our singular obsession.
Think about it- what hidden potentials exist within YOU?
Perhaps you’re a wholly reasonable person, with the potential to become an irrational fool? Perhaps you’re a team player, with a potentially argumentative loner lurking about inside you? Or perhaps you’re a dreamer, within whom lives a potentially disillusioned grouse, simply waiting to take flight on the wings of bitterness?
For the first time, one company has stepped forth with tools for unleashing such hidden potentials. No matter who you are, you have the potential to be so very much less. And with the transformative powers of our Demotivators� products, you will be.
E.L. Kersten, Ph.D.
Founder and COO
This site is wickedly funny- it kept me up several hours into the night with the humorous sayings on each poster.
Wordpress Plugins
By Sanjib AhmadMaybe you always wanted a feature that hasn’t been available in the latest release of Wordpress. What you can do is either install a 3rd party plugin or write your own custom code to extend the features of Wordpress.
Wordpress plugins are programming code that enhance the features of a standard installation of Wordpress. A well written plugin will be basically “drag and drop” without modifying the core code of Wordpress. As Wordpress has been designed in a modular way, plugins allow you to customize your site to your specific needs without modifying the core of Wordpress.Ever since Wordress version 1.2 plugins have been available. Wordpress plugins can be categorized according to the feature it provides. Here a list of various features that you can implement for your web site through Wordpress plugins.
* Administration: Install Wordpress plugins to customize features like Admin Tools, Anti-spam, Comments, Meta, Restriction, Statistics, Syntax Highlighting, Syndication, Tweaking, etc.
* Design, Layout and Styles: Change the look and feel of your blog by implementing plugins that modify Archive, Calendar – Event, Navigation, Randomness, Styles.
* Graphics, Video, and Sound: Add plugins that create Audio – Mood and Images for your blog.
* Posts: Implement plugins for Editing Posts, Formatting Posts, and other Miscellaneous Post related issues.
* Links: Setup Wordpress plugins that change the default behavior of linking.
* Miscellaneous: You can install miscellaneous plugins that shows weather information or other outside information from external websites.
Installing a plugin for Wordpress is not difficult. Here are the list of steps that you need to take to install most plugins. Some plugins may require additional steps.
1. Upload your plugin to the wp-content/plugins folder
2. Go to your Wordpress site using a browser and login
3. Click on the Plugins link from the main menu at top
4. Scroll down the list of available plugins to find the plugin you just uploaded
5. Click “Activate” to make your plugin active Wordpress Plugin Sites
We found the following sites with a comprehensive list of Wordpress Plugins:
* Wordpress Wiki – Plugins: http://wiki.wordpress.org/?pagename=Plugin
* WordPress Plugin Repository: http://dev.wp-plugins.org/
* WP-Plugins Download Interface: http://redalt.com/external/plugins.php
* Wordpress Plugin Database: http://www.wp-plugins.net/
About the Author
Sanjib Ahmad, Freelance Writer and Product Consultant for Business.Marc8.com (http://business.marc8.com/).
Try these tips and see if they can’t cut the spam you receive down by at least half.
** Don’t Respond
Much of the spam you receive contains an “unsubscribe” linksaying something like “To unsubscribe, click here.” Do NOT click that link. Clicking it lets spammers know they’ve got a live email address!** Use Mailwahser
Get a program like “Mailwasher” from Mailwasher.net that allows you to view the email you receive before you download it. The program makes it simple to delete dozens of emails, including viruses, before they reach your computer.** Use Your Filters
Your email program most likely contains filters you can use to weed out emails containing the usual spam words like “opportunity, $$$, sex, viagra” and a host of others. You can set the filters to delete messages containing these words before ever downloading them to your computer.** Use An “Assassin”
Spam “killer” services offer users high-powered filtering, often requiring a sender to prove their identity before an email gets sent to the recipient. One such service, SpamArrest.com, forces email senders to go to a website and type in a random word before their email gets delivered. This service has gained a lot of popularity lately and seems reasonably effective.** Use a Temporary Email
Maintain a public and private email address and never give your private email to anyone other than family and friends. Go sign up for a free email account with Hotmail.com or mail.yahoo.com to use whenever you subscribe to a newsletter or request a free report. That way, if the spam ever gets too bad, you can simply abandon the free account and open another. Your private email address should remain safe because nobody will know it except the people you trust.** Never Post Your Email
Never post your private email address in forums, guestbooks, news groups or on a website. Spammers use little robots that comb the Internet looking for email addresses they can collect and sell to others. Always use a free account or set it up so you can shut off the exposed email address once the spam gets too bad.** Abandon Ship
Shut down your current account and just start over! This may seem a drastic move, but it may represent the best course of action if your sanity or your email box can’t handle another offer for sexual enhancements, a great business opportunity, or a free cruise. Notify everyone you want to know your new email address and get on with life.About the Author
Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the co- author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how to use free articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted visitors to your website or affiliate links…Simple “Traffic Machine” brings Thousands of NEW visitors to your website for weeks, even months… without spending a dime on advertising! ==> “Turn Words Into Traffic”
Online Degree Education – Advantages
Online Degree Education – Advantages
By Katie RobbinsDistance education has been getting a lot of attention lately, but it isn’t new. Correspondence courses have been around for over a century, allowing students to complete assignments and mail them to an instructor for feedback. Advances in technology have presented more opportunities in distance education. Classes can be taken through telecourses and the internet.
Family and job related responsibilities make it difficult for many people to attend traditional college classes. Distance education makes it possible to complete degree requirements, while attending to other responsibilities. Online programs eliminate the need for long commutes and allow work to be completed according to your schedule. You will still have the opportunity to interact with the instructor and other classmates.
Distance education is available in a variety of forms. Telecourses come with video taped lessons and lectures, which you watch on you home television. Assignments are then completed and mailed to the instructor. Online courses allow you to complete coursework on the computer and email assignments to your instructor. Message boards and chats with other students add to the experience. Video conference classes are held at one site with the instructor at another location. Students and the instructor interact through two way television.
Some colleges offer programs that don’t require you to travel to the campus at all. Other programs require you to attend an orientation at the beginning of the semester and may meet once or twice throughout the semester. Brief residency programs require students to attend a weekend long session at the start of every semester. After this initial meeting, you complete the coursework on your own. In some programs, all courses are offered online. In other programs, you may have to take some of the courses on campus.
About the Author
Katie Robbins is a professional writer, providing content to help the online student. Check out her other articles, including acrredited online universities, education master degrees and criminal justice degrees.
Excellent article- continues with some great information and some of the advantages of eLearning.
Making an MP3/FLV Player with Flash MX 2004 and JavaScript
Making an MP3/FLV Player with Flash MX 2004 and JavaScript
In this tutorial, S.M.H. Qadri shows us how to design an application interface with Flash MX 2004, how to add action script to the Flash interface, and how to write the JavaScripts and HTML files necessary for handling Flash.
Hello! My name is Katie, I'm 26 and from Houston, TX. I am a hardworking and passionate freelance web designer with a degree in eBusiness Web Development who creates clean and professional looking websites of the highest quality. I specialize in standards-based XHTML and CSS web development. The sites I develop are built to be search engine friendly!
You can find me on Twitter at @pibby for my latest updates. I am an avid computer user and my OS of choice is Mac OS X. I am most happy at home with my loving fiance', Drew, and our two loud but adorable dogs, Toby and Shelby.
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