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Computers & Technology > MP3 Players IPod best buys: 2 of 5
The iPod that you choose should reflect your personality and music listening habits; after all, these things aren't exactly inexpensive!If you only listen to an album at a time, and if you're looking for something to use when working out or on the go, you might consider buying an iPod nano. The nano holds a small amount of in... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes An introduction to Latin American music: 2 of 5
Western minds may have trouble adapting to the hurried rhythms and jarring melodies of Latin American music if one jumps straight into the genre, but by exploring some Western-influenced Latin American and South American music first, one can easily develop a taste for it.Though they come from South America, the Brazilian pop ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News 2-08-07 Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39-years-old: 5 of 12
Access Hollywood reported today that according to credible sources, Anna Nicole Smith died after choking on her own vomit.The celebrity news report claims that a hotel staff member discovered Anna Nicole dead in her room, covered in vomit in her bed. The reports have not yet been verified.The former Playboy star was a controv... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee The coffee epidemic and effects on health: 3 of 6
Coffee is one of the oldest drinks in the world; legend has it that a goat herder saw his animals jumping around energetically after eating a strange berry, so he chewed that berry himself and was astounded by the energy he received. That berry, of course, was a coffee bean.Over the years coffee has become a mainstay of many ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The mental benefits of jogging: 2 of 4
I've jogged since I was ten (though I didn't much like it at the time), and over the years it's grown into something meditative for me.There are scientific reasons-jogging circulates the blood, gets your brain more oxygen, and activates endorphins in the pleasure center of the brain. At extreme distances, this is called a "ru... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players Deciding between iPods and MP3 players for teens: 2 of 4
Well, first of all, an iPod IS an mp3 player, although it's certainly not limited to playing only mp3s. iPods also play AAC, MP4, and many other file types. For the purposes of this article (and the other articles under this topic), though, we're going to classify an mp3 player as any of the iPod's competitor products.Firstly... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to find a good data recovery company: 1 of 2
As hard drives are made larger and larger to accommodate the growing need for data storage, more and more important files are stored on the devices; everything from family photos to critical business files.When a hard drive goes down, it can be a disaster for the computer owner.Luckily, the growing data recovery industry has ... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players How to switch out an iPod battery: 1 of 2
One of the iPod's flaws is that the battery's not exactly user-serviceable if you don't know what you're doing. If your iPod's in warranty and the battery life starts draining down to nothing within an hour or two, by all means get Apple to take care of itthey're going to be able to switch out the battery quickly, safely, and... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Problems with the iPhone: 1 of 2
The biggest problem with the iPhone: iPhone users.Mark my words: tech repair companies and Apple are going to hear far more complaints about the data on the thing than anything else. iPhone users, back up your iPhone.One of the simplest and most common errors that technology consumers make is not backing up their data. Dumb, ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Dos and don'ts of data recovery: 1 of 2
Of course, data backup is the best way to prevent the need for data recovery; after all, if you've already got a copy of the data, you're basically in the clear if the drive fails.However, that's kind of like saying, "the best way to avoid a hangover is not drink too much." It's obvious, but it isn't helpful, because you woul... More..