Using ipod without itunes

Hundreds of people still stop by this blog each month looking for information on how to use an ipod without using itunes. Here is some updated information. MORE...

iPod without iTunes

The free basic version of WinAmp 5.2 supports the iPod and other portable players (PlaysForSure and Creative devices) natively. MORE...

Using the iPod on a PC without iTunes

Just as my ipod hit the bottom of the drawer after sinking slowly the last half year or so, someone goes out and writes a genius iPod plug-in for Winamp. MORE...

Price model crash for online and mobile music

In Norway, you can legally rip your music from CDs for free. One CD with maybe 10 tracks would cost US$ 43 from mobster. iTunes would sell this for competitive 10 bucks, the local Platecompaniet often would sell you the physical disc for less... MORE...

How do noise cancelling headphones work?

I've decided to start properly answering questions that have led people to this site. One visitor last month was someone searching for information about 'How do noise cancelling headphones work?' MORE...

U-MYX - mix the music yourself

I have, somewhere at the back of my mind a lingering thought that I've seen this or a similar customer-remixes-artist's music software before somewhere. I just can't remember where - does it ring a bell for you? Prior art? Give a shout in the comments... MORE...

KOSS PortaPro

The Koss PortaPros are lightweight, come with a life-time guarantee, have superb bass for their size (rated frequency response 15-25,000 Hz, which is a larger envelope than what the iPod can reproduce) MORE...

iPod but no iTunes? Yes!

This piece of software looks amazing; Anapod claims to offer Windows Explorer access to your iPod contents as well as offering a MUCH smoother update process than when using iTunes (which is, let's face it, a bit of a pain..) MORE...

Yet another reason to love the W hotels

''Once a month, remix your Tuesday with iTunes® Day at W Hotels. This is your invitation to mix it up in a digital soundscape. Join other W Hotel guests and live DJs for this monthly event in select cities.'' MORE...

Breaking iTunes copy protection

Jon Lech Johansen, aka DVD-Jon, has broken the copyprotection of iTunes musictracks. MORE...

A true story about noise cancelling

It's true what they say; these babies work. Even at reasonably low volumes, all you hear is your music. Good bye temporary deafness form playing loud music in attempts to drown out ambient noise. Hello Pink Floyd! MORE...

Comparison of MP3 and AAC

Now that the iPod is running - what format is preferable to rip music in? AAC 160 kbps? MP3 192 kbps? Thankfully, others have done the comparisons and posted their views online[...] MORE...

Hooking an iPod up to a PC

A heads-up to anyone considering buying one for PC use (I don't have a Mac so I don't know how well they work together), make note that you will either a FireWire port on toyr PC or a special cable (sold separately) + possibly an OS upgrade... MORE...

iPod, therefore I am

I now am too... A sleek 40 gig iPod has found its way to me as a wonderful post Christmas gift. May this Christmas never end ;-) MORE...