FLAC, or Free Lossless Audio Codec, is a type of compression method that allows for the preservation of the original quality of the audio recording while at the same time also reducing the total file size of the finished, compressed file. FLAC is an open-source and royalty-free format. Because of...
Ripping a CD does not mean tearing it up into two. (That’s actually impossible—and when you think about it, pointless.) Ripping a CD means to copy music from a compact disk (or, in its more familiar abbreviated form, CD) to a computer. You can copy it file by file or use special software that...
One of the most popular devices to come out in years is the iPod. The iPod is a portable device used for storing and playing digital audio files. The device was designed and manufactured by Apple Computer is one of the products that really brought the company to mainstream consciousness. The iPod’s...
Babies grow quickly and finding toys and gear suitable to meet the needs of your developing infant is sometimes difficult. Many baby toys are geared toward fostering safety, development, education, and of course, entertainment.
Distractions come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your best friend, your cellphone or even an mp3 player. No matter what it is, distracted driving comes when you least expect it -- maybe even right before a wreck. Here are a few things you should avoid if you don’t want to end up in an accident....
Podcasting is a term used to refer to broadcast programs that are made available to people online using subscription feeds like RSS or Rich Site Summary. The podcasts are designed to be played in portable media devices like MP3 players and iPods, although one can also use the media players on...
The number one drawback of having a treadmill is boredom. Just face it. A slower jogging or a faster jogging is still jogging. So why bother getting your own machine? That’s actually what most people think before realizing that a treadmill offers a variety of exercises. Some of these are enumerated...
A USB hub is a small device that contains a number of USB ports where different USB devices can be plugged in. The USB hub is usually connected to an unused USB port on the computer using an extension cable. Upon plugging in, the USB hub serves as multiple input for different USB devices, which is...
American Indie/rock band Bad Books broke onto the music scene with a dynamic sound, dark yet honest lyrics, and tremendous brilliance based in a supergroup sensation matched by a union based in the solidarity of friendship. Consisting of members Kevin Devine and Andy Hull on lead vocals, piano,...
On November 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington, during rush hour, a seventeen year old teenager named Jessica was attacked by a pack of girls before a busload of passengers. The only person who intervened was her boyfriend. The attack was captured by bus surveillance video. The King County...
