Apple computer with built-in FireWire port; Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later, USB 2.0 Mac OS X 10.3.4 required
PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.0 port; Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional
TiVo may get all the headlines and they certainly have a rabid following, including geeks who modify their units, add additional hard drives, and perform other tweaks. But I’ll tell you, I would not trade my Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 PC for a TiVo. I’m hooked baby!
As an iPod user myself, I found this bit of news a bit disconcerting. Basically, Apple Computer has updated its iPod software so that songs purchased from RealNetworks' online music store will no longer play on some iPods. Apple basically updated the iPod firmware to block the playing of songs downloaded from RealNetworks. The move could render tunes purchased by many iPod owners via RealNetworks unplayable on their music players.
Standing in front of a blank media wall at a local superstore can be very intimidating. Oftentimes, there are so many options, it can take a long time to finally select one. There are different colors, brands, and types, and the prices vary just as much as the selection. With a little know-how, selecting a blank disc can be much less overwhelming.