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April 7, 2008

Convert CD’s into Digital Format Songs

Filed under: Info, Software — Tags: , , , , , , — edufree @ 3:16 pm

Convert your CD’s into Digital Format Songs

If you want to convert tracks from your CD’s into a digital format songs, which you can be played in your computer by using the media player or a digital song player of your choice (e.g. Winamp). First, you need to “rip” the CD and encode the said format into MP3 or WMA, OGG, AAC etc.

You have to use Digital Music players

Windows Media Player
– included in your windows enabled PC
WinAmp – you can download winamp here
MusicMatch Jukebox – you can download their program here

OR

You can buy from various Internet Music Stores

Another option to own a collection of Digital music is to buy from internet digital song marketplace. Some offer membership that renewable for a year or less with countless access to their song libaries by listening online or downloading the file into your computer.

Here’s some online music store

MSN Music
Napster
Yahoo Music
iTunes

March 28, 2008

Replacing Your Mouse Device

Filed under: Hardware — Tags: — edufree @ 11:06 pm

Some of computer users around the world still use the old fashioned mouse device that has a ball in it. Eventually, the dusts accumulate inside the mouse which prevents the ball to roll freely. In this regard, replacing it with an optical can be a wise move.

Here’s a hint on how to replace your mouse device

If your CPU utilizes the PS2 mouse port, you need a PS2 to USB Connector/Adapter

USB Slot

a.    If your new mouse is designed to use a USB interface, simply plug your new mouse in the USB Slot that can be located at the back of your CPU
b.    If your new mouse is not USB, shutdown your computer first.
c.    Unplug your current mouse
d.    Plug your new mouse in the PS2 or USB slot
e.    Start your PC, and its now ready to use

Note: if your OS is Windows 98 you need to install the driver for your new mouse.

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