Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under iPod Tips |
How to reset iPod Nano if it is not responding or frozen.
Hold down the Center button and the Menu buttons simultaneously. The screen will start to melt away. Then you will see the Apple appear on the screen. The iPod has been reset sucessfully.
Music files should still be saved, but some customized settings may be lost.
Other resources:
iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ
Posted on Nov 18, 2007 under Internet Tips |
A quick and easy way to find MP3’s (or any other type of file on the interweb)
intitle:index.of “mp3″ +”songname” -htm -html -php -asp “last modified”
replace the songname with the name of the artist/song you are looking for.
To search for other file types, change the mp3 to xls, or doc, or mdb or whatever.
Posted on Nov 18, 2007 under Internet Tips |
There are many places on the internet to get free music. The trick is to gain access to the music without getting hit with spyware or viruses.
Bitcomet
Pros - Wide variety of music avaialble from many different sources.
Cons - Downloads can take long. Searches have to be performed on web pages that are often filled with many ads.
LimeWire
Pros - Search millions of MP3’s easily. They also offer programs and video.
Cons - Adult nature of some content. Some things you find may not be what they appear. Advertisements.
BearShare
Pros - Search millions of MP3’s easily. They also offer programs and video.
Cons - Installs spyware on your computer. Adult nature of some content. Some things you find may not be what they appear. Advertisements.
eDonkey
Pros - Has the best selection of music and video.
Cons - Takes a long time to download files. Tries to install SaveNow, and later while it’s running causes popups. Their web site staes that it doesn’t install spyware, but this has been proven to be false.
Please note that sharing and downloading files that include copywrited works is illegal. Use these instructions at your own risk. We urge you to only use these services to trade non-copywrited works.