Mac Tip: How to create a vodcast

Podcasts are so last month. If you want to get in on the hip trip, you'll turn your attention (and camcorder) to vodcasts. Video-On-Demand-casts, that is. By following the steps I'm about to outline you can create and distribute a downloadable vodcast today.

Note: I'm becoming a big fan of vodcasts. I'll list links to my favorites in the next week or so.

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A New Look

I have decided to give the site a new look. I'm sure I'll get bored with it soon, so check back often.

Hardware: Western Digital 320GB SATA 8MB Cache HD $114

MonarchComputer has the Western Digital 320GB SATA 8MB Cache Hard Drive for $155 - $16 coupon SGJE-30CCHS - $25MIR = $114 w/ free shipping. Thanks timriley. For the MIR go to http://slickdeals.net/#p6330

Note: This is a great deal. Hopefully you jumped on it.

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Mac Tip: How do you rip a clip from a DVD on OS X

A few dvd ripping tools for OS X. There are a ton of great links in the comments section of this article.

Note: I prefer DVDxDV for pulling clips from non-protected DVDs.

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PC Lifestyle: 7 Ways to turn your PC into a Mac

Turn your boring old Windows XP look into something like a Mac. Some great applications and links to make your computer look great.

Note: Dress it up all you like. It will still be vunerable to viruses and spyware.

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Recommended Site: 3 Free Gigs of Storage

File Farmer
3,000 Megabytes Web Space, FTP Import access, Web Upload option, 100 gigabytes monthly xfer, PHP and MySql (upgrade fee), SSI and More

All of this FOR FREE for the first 199 users per day.

Note: I've taken the plunge and likeed what I saw. Eventually paid for the upgrade. Getting some actual FTP uploading was well worth it.

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Mac Tip: Speed up Safari

Here's a way you can speed up Safari by changing the rendering delay.
After changing the rendering delay to something really low, Safari feels far more responsive on my system.
Tip: try "defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitInitialTimedLayoutDelay -float 0.0001" to speed up Safari even more.

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Mac Tip: How to make enhanced podcasts

Apple's new iTunes 4.9, iPod color, allows you to view (and listen to) "enhanced podcasts" these are audio files that can have slideshows, URLs and some cool features we have discovered. Here's what it looks like and here's how we made ours - making a USB charger for PSP enhanced podcast!

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Mac App: Shiira...A Great New Browser

I just found out about this browser today and I must say that I'm really impressed. I like the fact that it can use the Firefox and Safari bookmarks without having to physically import them. Go check this out and tell me what you think.

Recommended Site: FindSounds.com

With FindSounds you can search the entire web for sound effects, musical instrument samples, etc.. It works just like Google, but only returns sound files - especially efficient when working on media projects where you need a specific sound. It's filtered, so no junk or porn... and it's FREE.

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Mac Update: OSX 10.4.2 Out

New updates to Dashboard, bug fixes, and other items.

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Mac Lifestyle: Mac Your Ride

Car + Mac Mini = Geek My Ride. The small form factor of the Mac mini makes it a perfect solution for installation in areas with limited space - like a car.

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Mac Tip: iTunes 4.9 Supports Videocast

You can download videocasts right inside of iTunes!

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Hardware: 250 gig Hard Drive for $79.97 at Tiger direct

Tiger Direct has a Seagate 250 GB HD for under 80 bucks (after rebate of course) They also have a 160GB HD for 49 Bucks.

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PC Lifestyle: Make your computer into an iPod.

Enterprising Japanese PC case maker Scythe has come up with a design to cash in on iPod mania among Windows users: an all-white unit that mimics the player's clickwheel with its control and LED layout.

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Mac Lifestyle: Toyota Introduces iPod Compatibility Upgrade to Entire Scion Line-Up

Yet another iPod story. With the popularity of these cars increasing every day, this is a welcome addition.

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Mac Lifestyle: 50 Things To Do With Your iPod

Cool page with random things to do with your iPod.

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Sending large files for free - What works best

Amber Mac: Here's a quick overview of the free services I've used. The summary - Dropload is awesome if you want to send files under 100MB (so if you use 'em, definitely donate to this great little service!).

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View From The Dashboard

This is one of the great features of OS 10.4.1.
The dashboard. Where else can you post to your blog, check local gas prices and listen to BBC 6 all through various widgets.

First Post

I'm gonna be using this to post news on Apple, FCP, and video editing in general.