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Inside the iPhone Part 3: Tips for Getting the Most Out of The Internet on The Go: Oct 26, 2007; The iPhone is so much more than just a phone that it would be a waste to use it strictly for making calls. Ryan Faas shares his top tips for getting the best Wi-Fi reception, organizing boomarks, sharing photos, finding directions, viewing videos, and more.

iTunes and You: Mar 9, 2007; iTunes is a powerful tool by itself. When paired with an iPod, it creates a unique audio experience. This excerpt will show you how to use your iPod for more than just podcasts; photos and videos can also be viewed on the device.

Make Your Own Mac Media Center: Dec 30, 2005; Don't have a shiny new iMac G5? But you want to make a Mac the center of your home entertainment system? Don't despair. Instead of shelling out thousands for a system, use this guide to connect an existing Mac to your home stereo and television. Emory Christensen shows you why it's not as hard as you think.

Media Management, Part 2: Audio/Video Solutions for the Home: Feb 25, 2005; This article concludes David Gulbransen's two-part series on the convergence of computer networking and media technologies. Part 1 discussed some of the current media management technologies for corporate and educational applications. This article looks at the scaled-down versions of these technologies emerging for home entertainment.

OtterBox for iPod: Armor Plating for Your Music: May 19, 2006; Is the OtterBox for iPod worthy of its "waterproof, dustproof, dirtproof, sandproof, and drop-proof" claims? And is it a viable case for everyday use? Dustin Sullivan puts one to the test.

Playing Music and More in iTunes: Mar 31, 2006; iTunes gives you multiple ways to locate and play songs. You may already know some of them; if you read this chapter, however, you'll likely pick up some new tricks, as well as grasp some nuances of iTunes that may save you confusion and frustration.

Pocket Guide to Using The iTunes Store With Your Apple TV: Jul 13, 2007; iTunes Store proves to be the easiest way to purchase movies and TV shows.

Podcasting Made Easy with GarageBand 3, iWeb, and .Mac: Apr 14, 2006; If you're worried that podcasting seems too complicated, take heart. Apple's iLife '06 makes if fun and easy to put your voice out there. Find out how easy it is with this step-by-step guide from expert Ryan Faas.

Podcasting Made Easy with Podcast Factory: May 12, 2006; Do you have something to say but need to find an audience? You might want to give podcasting a try. Bryan Hoff shows you how to get up and running with Podcast Factory for under $200. Soapbox not included.

Podcasting: Evolution or Revolution?: Dec 30, 2004; Is podcasting to iPods really what Tivo is to television? Jake Ludington explores.

Preparing Yourself for Digital Audio: Oct 11, 2002; Get a handle on some of the key issues around authoring your own streaming audio.

Recording Sound with Adobe Audition: Aug 25, 2006; Jeff Partyka explains how to configure Audition to work with your sound cards and details how to import audio from different sources into Audition's Edit and Multitrack views.

Setting Up Your Digital Audio Equipment: Mar 24, 2006; Whether your audio environment is a home studio, recording studio, DJ booth, or bedroom, you can set it up to produce a clean sound and to function as an efficient workspace, as long as you can decipher a bit of technical jargon. Manufacturers and audio pros tend to assume you have the knowledge and experience they have, even when you don't, but getting a grasp of the basics isn't difficult. This chapter will help you do just that.

Starting a Project in Cubase SX 2: Jun 23, 2006; In this chapter, you will learn how to start projects, including how to use the templates bundled with Cubase and how to create your own templates. You will also learn how Cubase manages the various files that are created as a project grows.

Taking Your iPod Beyond Music: May 13, 2004; Avowed Windows lover Matthew David became enamored of a little white box full of favorite tunes. Now he has found that his Apple iPod can do even more than fill his life with music.

The Future of Digital Music: Aug 13, 2001; The future of digital music is simple to Bob Starrett and Josh McDaniel: MP3. They'll tell you about the format in this article and even show you how to find MP3 files.

The New Face of Podcasting: Creating Video Podcasts Using iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb in iLife '06: Jun 9, 2006; The ease of podcast creating in iLife '06 can turn any Mac owner into the online equivalent of a radio star. But what if you want to star in your own online TV series? The answer is video podcasting, and Ryan Faas says it isn't much harder to put together than a traditional audio podcast.