List Of The Best Public BitTorrent Sites

Toorgle.com - Google torrent search
For everything: ThePirateBay.org
For everything: Demonoid.com
For everything: MiniNova.org
For textbooks: TextbookTorrents.com

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Add comment July 4th, 2008

How to transfer songs from iPod to Computer in 2 minutes

Apple has always been known for going through movements to prevent *piracy*, so again they tried to prevent it here. They do not want you to be able to copy songs from iPod to PC, but there is a quick and easy way. This 2 minute tutorial will show you how to access your songs outside of iTunes and how to then back up your iPod onto your computer, assuming you are running Windows.

The iPod has simply “hidden” the songs from you, so all you have to do is to “unhide” the folders.
To view the songs on your iPod:

1. Connect your iPod and open My Computer
2. Click on the iPod in the “removable devices” section
3. At the top navigation bar, choose Tools > Folder Options > select tab “View” > Scroll down until you find “hidden
4. Show hidden folders

Here, you are viewing the iPods song archive. Since the iPod has a different file system, it will be unorganized.
To back up, access, or play the songs:

1. Copy all folders in the music directory (The folder names should be something like F1, F23, etc)
2. Open another My Computer session and create a folder somewhere on your hard drive. A good example folder is C:/Johns_iPod_Backup_4-17-07/
3. Paste all of the folders to this directory (now you have a complete backup of your iPod)
4. Since these are very unorganized, the only way to get all these songs organized is to open iTunes, go to File > Add Folder to Library and select C:/Johns_iPod_Backup_4-17-07/

This is a very useful technique if you want to back up your iPod in one place, instead of having it scattered around throughout your hard drive. Also, this way you can copy songs to other computers just like you can when you use it as an external hard drive. The only downside is that some of the songs in iTunes AAC format may not work on the second computer.

Add comment March 31st, 2007

Why XM/Sirius Radio Is A Waste Of Money

With over 14 million satellite radio subscribers in the United States, XM and Sirius have outsmarted these people by selling a product that is well not worth the money. The only reason to buy satellite radio is if you are too lazy and defiant to click through your favorite stations when there is a commercial on FM radio. Here, you will learn the differences between FM and satellite radio, and why there are better alternates to satellite radio.

Satellite radio comes in 2 basic forms - the integrated car stereo, and the portable player, much like an iPod.

Satellite Radio vs. FM Radio
More stations, less commercials. That is the reason to buy XM or Sirius radio. But not without exception.

• Less commercials- keyword less. Originally, there were no commercials. This is all about money, so $15 a month for your subscription is not enough for XM or Sirius. Expect to hear more commercials on satellite radio, because they can make much more money by playing commercials on their stations. A commercial here, a commercial there does not bother you right now. It should, because it will only get worse.
• You listen to what they want. If you don’t like a song, you’re going to have to pull an “FM” and start switching through stations. The real downside to radio is that you can’t say “I feel like listening to ____” and expect to hear it on the spot.
• More stations- but since you can only listen to one radio station at a time, there really isn’t that much variety. The stations are just a bit more specialized. XM is just a minor enhancement over FM, it is nothing revolutionary. So why not invest in a more versatile device? (cue iPod commercial)

Satellite Radio vs. iPod (or your favorite portable music player)

• Essentially, iPod’s have a radio. With Shuffle Songs (a dandy little feature the iPod comes with), you can SKIP a song instead of having to switch through stations to find something you like. This way, you get a good variety of music and it is all music that you like.
• A big argument in favor of satellite radio is that it exposes you to new music (FM radio does the same thing by the way). In the iTunes Music Store, there is a program called “Just For You”. Based on what is in your library, iTunes gives you recommendations on what to buy. Then, you listen to the 30-second sample, and buy it if you like it. And now you get to listen to it whenever you want!
• With an iTrip, you can tune your music to an FM radio station, so you can listen to it wherever you want.
• You can get music for free by using “Just For You” in iTunes to find new music, and download it through BitTorrent sites such as torrentspy.com (you need a bittorrent client). note: some torrents are illegal to download

Add comment March 6th, 2007