Digital Bits Tech ColumnDigital Bits is a published computer and technology column with a focus on information and education. It's written by Andy Kaiser.Transfer your PC MP3s and audio to cassette tape- November 26, 2006 Podcasting, shmodcasting. What if you don't have an MP3 player welded to your side What if your car only has a cassette deck, no CD-player, and you've just gotta listen to your music and podcast collection It's easy to convert PC sound to cassette tape, though you'll need some special equipment.http://www.andybrain.com/archive/pc-mp3-to-cassette-tape-conversion.htm Digital voice recorder review- November 19, 2006 A digital voice recorder recommendation depends on your intended use, and level of technological comfort. To start, make sure your digital voice recorder has these important characteristics:http://www.andybrain.com/archive/digital-voice-recorder-review.htm Verizon's EV-DO BroadbandAccess: Speed measurements and tethering instructions- November 13, 2006 Also spelled "EVDO", "EvDO", "3xEV-DO", or "Evolution-Data Optimized third generation", we're talking about a special high-speed network by Verizon Wireless, allowing extremely fast data transmissions to cellphones, smartphones and PC cards (used for PC tethering). This gives users functionality previously limited by transmission speeds. From streaming video to downloading files, EV-DO networks are a significant and necessary step in transforming and improving our cellular devices. Verizon...http://www.andybrain.com/extras/ev-do-speed-measurements-and-tethering.htm Online role-playing games and MMORPGs: Take a lot of time and enjoy- November 12, 2006 I was thrilled when I opened a present from a friend and saw the video game "EverQuest". This was one of the original super-popular "Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games", or "MMORPGs". As the name implies, play consists of groups of people getting together via the Internet to immerse themselves in a magical world of monsters, heroes, and timeless battles of good and evil. Or, as my wife described it, "That game where you kill things and pretend you're an elf." I jumped into the game...http://www.andybrain.com/archive/mmorpg-list-online-role-playing-games.htm Origami, typewriters and beer: New tricks for old tech- November 5, 2006 The introduction of technology to previously non-tech hobbies is a huge benefit. It allows us to better improve on our old hobbies in ways not previously possible.http://www.andybrain.com/archive/new-tricks-for-old-tech.htm |