Caffeinated Pixels

Fueled by obscene amounts of coffee and a love for all things 8-bit and shiny, Pete wants to share his experiences with you. He'll try not to twitch and fidget too much, so as to not distract you from sharing his Apple vs. PC thoughts and comparisons, wistful yearning for a return to classic gaming, and focused spout-offs inspired by a life circling around computers, video games, and gadgets

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How To Play Your iPod In Your Car

User amanda69 submitted an awesome question about using her iPod MP3 player.  She's wondering how she can connect her iPod to her car stereo.

A little background, first - Amanda has a Hyundai coupe, and I do as well.  I also listen to my MP3 player through my car stereo, so this question really hits home for me.  I'm guessing that many of you out there haven't even used a CD in months or maybe even years - personally, I can't remember the last time I played a CD in the car.

Amanda, you'll be happy to know that there are a number of different ways that you can listen to your iPod in your car.

#1:  Connect your iPod to an FM Transmitter

Considered the least desirable method by many, the FM transmitter also happens to be the easiest method to go about playing your iPod in your car.

Evernote Review - A Perfect Compliment To Post-Its

Yeah, I'm that guy.  That guy that has Post-It notes scattered all over his monitor and desk, of all different colors.  I'll grab a piece, jot down a note, only to complete the task minutes later and throw away the note.  I'll think of something when I get a glass of water at 2AM, jot it down on my work desk, and go back to bed.

Since I can make these notes so quickly, and I'm so obsessive about it, it really boosts my productivity.  I don't forget things nearly as often, and frankly, I have about 1,000 things to remember at any given time, so that says a lot.  My note-taking has helped me amplify my multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities, too.

Retro Digicam Review: Casio QV-30 (Why Old Tech Isn't Always Cool)

You must know me by now... I love retro tech.  Anything from old PDA's, to cellphones and computers, DOS games and my 8-bit NES collection, just turns my crank.

However, not all old technology conjures up thoughts of rainbows and puppy dogs for me.

Bangai-O Spirits for Nintendo DS Brings Pleasure and Pain

Ever died in less than 2 seconds?  I have, and it felt great.

Even for the most devilishly difficult and challenging video games out there, death in two seconds is pretty brutal.  A novice gamer could last longer than that in most levels of Contra, for example.

Bangai-O Spirits for Nintendo DS

But no, not in Bangai-O Spirits, one of Treasure's newest installations on the Nintendo DS.  Those of you who know Treasure, know that they are best known for their 2D shooters and beat-em-ups, ala Guardian Heroes, Gunstar Heroes, Silhouette Mirage, and others.

Who Needs A Landline? Top 5 Reasons Why Skype Totally Rules

Conference calls, talking to my friends and co-workers, and a relatively small minutes plan from AT&T have led to my rapid burning-through of rollover minutes.

Seeing my stash deplete like leftover Chinese food foolishly forgotten and left unattended in the fridge, I decided to make a radical move:  get Skype.

Why was this radical, you say?  Well, I had heard that, in some situations, the quality is questionable.  In others, call drops have been experienced.  In other words, I had been hearing from all angles that the service is sketchy.

Let me tell you - for the past few weeks, it has been GREAT, and I'd like to tell you the top reasons why I'm so pleased with my first experiences with Skype.

MobileMe - It's Just Not That Bad

This may win the award for one of my shortest blog posts ever... but I'd like to hear a little more from everyone about their experience with MobileMe.  All I've heard so far is a lot of griping.  The most recent being an email from the Steve himself, making clear that the launch of MobileMe was an epic fail.  I've heard of the web apps not working, emails getting lost, and worse.

So, why haven't I experienced any of this? I wrote a first experience review on this a while ago, but now that I've been using it for even longer and it has had time to simmer, here's my current verdict:

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