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Building a S'more

Wired - Sat, 01/15/2011 - 18:15

Summary:

How to make a S’more:

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You start out this fun and enjoyable task by going to the grocery store and buying your ingredients. These ingredients include a box of graham crackers, a bag of normal sized marshmallows and several Hershey’s chocolate bars. You must also go out and collect a pile of firewood. Then return to your home and build a big camp fire. The last step of preparation for making a s’more is to take a stick from a tree and sharpen one end of it to a point
Now we begin the process of actually making the delicious treats.
1. The first step is to take the graham crackers and break one in half. Then also take one of the chocolate bars and break it in half. You place your graham cracker halves on the picnic table and then place your chocolate halves on top of the graham crackers.

2.After you have your graham crackers and chocolate ready, you must take one of the marshmallows out of the bag and place it on the end of the stick. You then take the marshmallow and hold it in the fire until it catches on fire. After your marshmallow catches on fire you can then remove it from the flames and allow it to remain on fire until it burns or turns black. You must then blow out your burning marshmallow.

3.The last steps are to take the marshmallow and place it on one half of the chocolate bar/graham cracker sandwich. Then place the other half of the sandwich on top of the marshmallow, smashing it between the chocolate pieces. The very final step of the process is to take the marshmallow/chocolate bar/graham cracker sandwich, also called a S’more, and enjoy.

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Tye-dye a spiral pattern t-shirt

Wired - Fri, 01/14/2011 - 20:58

Summary:


Who doesn't remember getting to tie-dye a shirt at summer camp? It was something that everyone looked forward to, something that they got to take home at the end of camp. Now you can do the same thing at home, bringing the tradition to your family.

First, I’m going to tell you the materials that you need.
You’re going to need a natural fiber fabric t-shirt, wool and cotton are easy fabrics to find. To protect yourself and your area you need plastic trash bags, rubber gloves, and paper towels. The other items you need are color dyes, bottles, rubber bands, and scissors. If you are pressed for time or money, you may want to consider a tie-dye kit.

Secondly, I’m going to tell you how to set up a work place.
First you need to find a large and clear space, such as a table. You can even dye the shirts over a stainless-steel sink. If you use any other kind of sink the dye will stain it. Over your area, lay down trash bags and paper towels, the layers will make sure that the table does not get stained.

Thirdly, I’m going to teach you how to mix the dye.
When you buy a kit, the dye is already in the bottles. All you have to do is take the caps off then fill them with warm water until the black line. Replace the cap and then shake the bottle until the dye is dissolved. The more dye that you use, the stronger the color will be. If you want a lighter shade remove some of the dye before adding the water. Do not add water to dye until you are prepared to apply it. Apply dye within 45 minutes after mixing. If you just buy packets of dye, please follow the instructions that are posted on the label.

Lastly, I'm going to tell you how to dye the shirts.

1.For the spiral, lay the t-shirt flat on the surface. Decide where you want the center to be, then pinch the fabric at this point and start twisting it around in a flat swirl. Then finally get three rubber bands and wrap them around the shirt. It will make 6 wedge shapes.

2.After you fold the shirt, you need to apply the dye.
For each shirt, apply dye in each section, which are the spaces in between the rubber bands. Make sure that you get the dye deep into creases and folds so that you don’t have white spots, unless you want them for a different kind of effect. Use your darker colors first, then add the lighter ones, if the lighter colors bleed on the dark colors, you will never be able to tell. If darker dye drops on lighter dye, rub off to remove it.

3. When you are finished dying the shirt, you need to get a trash bag, or even plastic wrap and wrap them up. The book says to let them sit for 6-8 hours but the longer you let them sit, the better the color will stay. In my opinion keep them in for at least a day.

4.After you let them sit for whichever time period you let them, you have to rinse them out. First cut off all rubber bands. Then fill a washer in a large load and use the hottest water suitable for the fabric of the t-shirt. Put in a small amount of laundry soap. Wash each shirt by itself so that the colors do not bleed on each other and ruin them. When the clothes are done washing just throw them into the dryer. Do not let wet dyed fabric lay on any surface or other clothing, it will dye it. I also found that just rinsing the shirts out with cold water in a sink is a lot easier. Just make sure you let all of the clothes bleed out, then you can hang the wet shirt over a bucket or sink for it to dry. Also make sure that all dye power is cleaned up, it will stay invisible until water hits it.

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DRM Removal Tool--Remove DRM from iTunes Protected M4P, M4A, M4B

Wired - Fri, 01/14/2011 - 08:25

Summary: New page: [[Image:DRM.jpg]] iTunes music files, such as M4P, M4B, M4A are protected by Apple's DRM policy, which limits the free usage of those files on other devices except Apple's iPod or iTunes ...

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iTunes music files, such as M4P, M4B, M4A are protected by Apple's DRM policy, which limits the free usage of those files on other devices except Apple's iPod or iTunes software. That's why so many iTunes users are seeking solutions to remove DRM from M4P, M4B, M4A files before importing them to non-Apple handheld players, like PSP, Zune, BlackBerry. Indeed there are some simple ways to help you get DRM free M4P legally.

The most direct and efficient way is to remove DRM with professional DRM removal tools. [http://www.tune4mac.com/m4p-converter-mac.html '''Tune4mac M4P Converter'''] is specially designed to convert music files, MP3 downloads and purchased iTunes DRM protected M4P, M4A, M4B files to plain MP3, AAC or WAV formats ready for use on any computer or mobile devices, such as Zune, PSP, MP3 player except Apple iPod, iPhone on Mac.

'''Convert iTunes M4P, M4A, M4B to MP3, AAC, WAV with Tune4mac M4P Converter'''

Tools Requested:

* iTunes;

* iTunes M4P, M4A, M4B files;

* Tune4mac M4P Converter.

Tutorial to remove DRM from iTunes music files:

1. Launch Tune4mac. Run iTunes.

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2. Create a playlist in iTunes to add M4P, M4A, M4B files you want to convert.

3. Click"Burn Playlist to Disc". Choose "Tune4mac Virtual CD-RW" as CD burner.

4. Click "Burn" to convert.

Just wait for a moment to get your unique non-protected M4P files done.

'''Note''': For Windows users, [http://www.remove-drm-software.com/drm-music-converter/remove-drm-m4p.html '''TunePat DRM Music Converter'''] and [http://www.tune4win.com/m4p-converter.html '''Tune4win M4P Converter'''] helps you convert iTunes M4P, DRM WMA, protected AAC to MP3, WAV, WMA.


Compose Music with Sibelius6

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 19:35

Summary:

As one could guess, writing a piece of music is a very long process. To make this process easy, there is a top-notch, top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art program called Sibelius 6.

I am going to teach you how to compose music using this program using mainly just its basic features.0The first thing you need to do is to double click the Sibelius 6 icon located on the desktop. The program will automatically boot, and as a result, you should see a menu that automatically pops up once the program has fully booted.

Once you see this menu, the first thing you will need to do is set up a score. To do so:

1. Click on "New Score." This will take you to a window with a list of all the available score formats and a preview. Click any one of them, preferrably with a percussion section, and click "Next >>".

2. This takes you to a window with key signature options, which are all the available key signatures with a visual. for now, let's choose C Major. It has no sharps or flats. When finished, click "Next >>".

3. As a result of clicking the "Next >>" button from the previous window, you now come to the time signature window. You should see various time signatures in the exact same format as you would see them on a piece of sheet music. Select the one that looks like to number fours stacked on top of each other; this is the 4/4 time option. That means that there are 4 counts to a measure with a quarter note getting the count. Click on the "Next >>" button when you have done so.

4. All you have to do now is give your piece's information. It will be stamped onto the score automatically. Simply type in the name of the piece, your name (since you are writing the piece) and the copyright year, which is the current year after the copyright symbol, which looks like a C inside of a circle. Now, click "Finish."

Once you have done this, you are now taken to your blank score, which is completely blank with the exception of the piece's info as well as the instrument names, clefs, key signature, staves with whole rests to indicate that they are empty, and time signatures. Now it is time to write the music.

Writing music is very simple with Sibelius 6. To begin writing:

1. Think of a melody.

2. Once you have it, click on the note you want on the keypad at bottom right, and mouse over the staff where you would like it to go, then line the note up to one of the lines and spaces on the score, or go above or below to use the leger lines. To input your note, simply hold still and click when you've decided where the note is to be placed on the staff.

3. Keep selecting notes and putting them on the score until you have your melody; the program will calculate the counts for you, but still you may want to count to yourself and adjust the note durations and/or melody as necessary by hitting the N key on your keyboard to enter editing mode and then changing the value on the keypad, then hitting the N key again to return to writing mode. Every now and then, you may want to press the play button, which looks like a sideways black equilateral triangle pointing rightwards (shortcut: P). Also, you can hit CTRL+[ to send the playback line to the start of the score so you can hear how it sounds so far.

4. To write the harmony parts, repeat the first three steps, but make sure the notes aren't the same as the melody. You can repeat this step as many times as you want if you want to create complex harmonies such as bold chords, which are just triads but they have a lot of repetitive notes in different octaves to make very powerful chords.

5. The last thing to do is to create a rhythm to go with your piece. The rhythm should line up with the melody and harmonies to, in effect, make the piece sound good. All you do is is repeat the first three steps, but you only want to put the notes on the single line that comes standard with a typical percussion staff; some percussion instruments have the full five lines, but there aren't very many of them in the unpitched category.

6. Click the Play button one more time and revise as necessary.

7. Ckick on the Notes menu, and then click Transpose.

8. Transpose the piece to Concert Pitch.
NOTE: You can skip this by clicking on the button that looks like a staff with the B flat time signature on it on the toolbar.

9.Click File > Save As... .

10. Save the score as the title on your score and click Save. For instance, if the title is "Fugue in C Minor," that is what you put in the box located below the navigation screen and above the file type drop-box-list.

Congratulations! You now have a fully written piece of music. This next section is optional.

If you want, you can click File > Publish to sibeliusmusic.com. To publish a piece of music here, you just fill out the form and hit "Publish." After that, you are all done.

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How to Convert Microsoft WMA and Rhapsody WMA to iPod

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 09:16

Summary: Free your way to listen to the WMA files on iPod

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People all around the world have a preference on iPod, and today I found the reasons: In the official company FAQ, Apple says that:

iPod is designed to provide the best-quality sound. iPod has a powerful 60 mW amplifier so it can deliver audio as loud as you want. It also has a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, which means you can hear distortion-free music at the lowest or highest pitches.

Besides, it can skip the protection. iPod has a memory cache. It is made up of solid-state memory, that means it has no mechanical or moving parts, hence it is not affected by movement of the device. iPod skip protection works by preloading up to 25 minutes of music to the cache at a time. iPod plays music from the memory cache instead of the hard drive, so even rigorous activities won't cause music to skip. You can also remove the "gaps" between songs on the iPod.

What formats does iPod support ?

'''AAC''' (M4A, M4B, and M4P up to 320 Kbps)

'''MP3''' (up to 320 Kbps)

'''MP3''' Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

'''WAV'''

'''AA''' (Audible spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)

'''How can I use music encoded in WMA format with the iPod?'''

Though iPod has a good perfect sound quality, a trusted brand, and popular
fame, there're still shortcomings. One is that iPod natively does
not '''support WMA'''. If you are a Windows user and do not have the music available in another format, you will need to convert WMA to a format that the
iPod can use, such as MP3. There are numerous applications that can quickly
convert these WMA files to MP3, such as [http://www.noteburner.com/noteburner-audio-converter.html'''Noteburner WMA to MP3 converter'''].

'''NoteBurner Audio Converter''' can convert WMA to MP3 at fast speed and with high fidelity. If you want to free the purchased DRM-protected WMA songs to MP3 for your iPod, or [http://www.noteburner.com/convert-drm/convert-drm-protected-wma-to-mp3.html co'''nvert Rhapsody WMA to MP3'''], or simply want to convert WMA to MP3 so that you can enjoy the music on your iPod, and without any limits, NoteBurner Audio Converter, the outstanding WMA to MP3 Converter, is able to help you out.

But it's unnecessary to risk violating the DRM regulations. With NoteBurner Audio Converter, you can legally convert all WMA files to MP3 format for your iPod, whether it's unprotected WMA or DRM-encrypted WMA files.
In the matter of fact, NoteBurner Audio Converter can convert any given audio file to MP3, WMA and WAV. It can convert WMA, AAC, [http://www.noteburner.com '''M4P'''], [http://www.noteburner.com/M4B-to-MP3-Converter.html '''M4A, M4B'''], WAV, RAX, MP4, RA, SND, OGG, AIF, AC3, MP2 and all other audio formats to MP3, WMA and WAV.

NoteBurner can preserves ID3 tags, such as song title, artist, genre and album art, etc. This audio converter can function batch conversion to accelerate converting speed.

'''How to Convert WMA to MP3 with NoteBurner'''

If you use Windows Media Player 10 to convert WMA to MP3, please follow these steps:

1. Run WMP 10 and NoteBurner Audio Converter simultaneously.

2. On NoteBurner, set MP3 as the output format.

3. On WMP 10, create a playlist to contain the songs you want to convert to MP3.

4. On WMP 10, click the Burn button, choose CD Drive (G:)/( H:) - Audio CD as the burner.

5. Click Start Burn.

If you use Real Player, the general process is the same as using WMP 10, simply replace Step 4 : On Real Player, click on "Tools > CD > CD Burner", and choose CD Burner as Current Burner/Device.


How to Remove DRM from iTunes M4P to MP3

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 08:38

Summary: New page: [[Image:Beatles.jpg]] If you are The Beatle's fans and want to convert The Beatles M4P album from iTunes to MP3 and burn it to CD for memory, a professional M4P to MP3 converter can help ...

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If you are The Beatle's fans and want to convert The Beatles M4P album from iTunes to MP3 and burn it to CD for memory, a professional M4P to MP3 converter can help you with that.

'''Remove DRM from The Beatles M4P to MP3'''

[http://www.tune4mac.com/m4p-converter-mac.html '''Tune4mac M4P Converter'''] is a powerful M4P to MP3 music converting tool for Mac OS X 10.4 or later Snow Leopard. It's designed to help you convert purchased iTunes DRM protected M4P, M4B, M4A files or unprotected files to plain MP3, AAC or WAV formats ready for use on any computers or mobile music devices such as iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, Cell phone, MP3 player, MP4 player, etc.

It works with Virtual CD-RW technology in batch conversion to complete the entire burning, ripping, encoding process all in one legally and quickly with CD-quality.

'''Step by Step: Converting The Beatles M4P to MP3 on Mac Legally'''

1. Download [http://www.tune4mac.com/tune4mac.dmg '''Tune4mac M4P Converter'''];

2. Run iTunes;

3. Create a playlist on iTunes to be stored music from The Beatles album;

4. Click Burn Disc on the right-corner bottom of iTunes;

5. Choose CD Burner as Tune4mac Virtual CD-RW;

6. Click Burn button.

Just wait for a second to get your own "non-protected" The Beatles album done.

If you are looking for such a DRM removal tool to remove DRM from iTunes M4P to MP3 on Windows OS, [http://www.remove-drm-software.com/drm-music-converter/ '''TunePat DRM Music Converter'''] can help you.


How to Remove DRM from iTunes Rental M4V TV Shows to iPhone/iPod/iPad/PSP

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 07:23

Summary: New page: [[Image:Glee.jpg]] Rental TV show Glee may expire within certain time after you start watching it. So it is wise and necessary to make a backup of it for your further watching. But we kno...

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Rental TV show Glee may expire within certain time after you start watching it. So it is wise and necessary to make a backup of it for your further watching. But we know TV show rented from iTunes is DRM protected M4V files. In order to crack DRM protections, you need a professional iTunes DRM removal tool to help you. The following is to show you simple ways of converting iTunes rental M4V videos, like Glee, to other devices, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Zune, Windows Phone 7, Galaxy Tab, etc.

[http://www.remove-drm-software.com/mac-itunes-video-converter-platinum/index.html '''Tune4mac iTunes Video Converter Platinum'''] is an all-in-one iTunes M4V converter to remove DRM protections from purchased or rented M4V video files on Mac OS X in high speed with good quality. It converts between various formats, like [http://www.remove-drm-software.com/mac-itunes-video-converter-platinum/m4v-to-mp4-converter.html '''M4V to MP4, AVI, MOV, MPEG, WMV'''], and so forth.The converted files are playable on multiple portalbe devices, such as PSP, PS3, Zune, Win phone 7, Xbox 360, Galaxy, iRiver, Gphone, etc except for Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad and Apple TV.

What's more, it is a highly customized M4V converter, which allows users to set the profiles manually. Users can also make batch conversion of those TV shows to save a lot of time.

'''Step by Step: Removing DRM protection from iTunes Rental TV Show Glee'''

Step 1. Download and Install Tune4mac iTunes Video Converter Platinum.

Step 2. Add M4V Movie Glee.

Step 3. Select Output Folder and Output Format Settings.

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Click "Profile" dropdown list, you can choose formats you desire by locating mouse on the right portion.

Click "Output", you are allowed to set the output folder as your own favorite.

Note: You are also allowed to customize the output parameters for Glee videos on the right settings panel. Of course, if you are not very sure of these parameters, the default settings are recommended.

Step 4. Click "Convert" to Start Conversion.

To remove DRM from purchased TV shows from iTunes on Windows OS,[http://www.tune4win.com/m4v-converter.html '''Tune4Win M4V Converter'''] is recommended.


How to Fix YouTube Download Failed Problem

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 06:13

Summary:

Recently, many YouTube users meet the problem of YouTube videos download failed error or "can not connect to flv url, 404 error", this is due to Youtube has modified its video url structure which results the download failed.

In order to solve this trouble and make most users could download the YouTube videos without interruption, Aura4You support team releases the latest version of Aura YouTube Downloader at '''http://www.aura4you.com/aura-youtube-downloader.php'''. With this version, you could fix the above problems and download YouTube videos easily and quickly.

Aura YouTube Downloader is a totally free YouTube downloader. With YouTube Downloader you can easily download Batch YouTube videos from YouTube online website and then watch it on your computer.

Besides downloading YouTube Video, the YouTube Video Downloader also supports other foramts and devices. You can download YouTube videos to MP4, WMV, FLV, 3GP, etc. for iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, mobile phones and more.

Moreover, the YouTube Downloader can not only download YouTube videos, but also supports MetaCafe videos, Google videos and Nico videos. You can now freely download all videos that come from those online video websites and enjoy them offline!

Let's see the Key Features of the Free YouTube Downloader

* Download YouTube videos
* Download Google videos
* Download MetaCafe videos
* Download Nico videos
* Batch download mode: import a list of video URLs, the program download them all.

Unlike other downloader tools, Aura YouTube Downloader includes an internal FLV (Flash for Video) video player which enables you to easily enjoy the downloaded flash videos. You can even select a part of the video clips to play.

Now download the YouTube Video Downloader from '''http://www.aura4you.com/youtube-downloader/''' to get started enjoying downloading YouTube Video!


How to Copy Toy Story 3 DVD

Wired - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 05:59

Summary:

Toy Story 3 is one of the hottest movie in this year, do you ever want to make copies of the DVD for personal purposes? Now you can create backups of Toy Story 3 DVD with [http://www.aura4you.com/Copy-Top-100-DVD/Toy_Story_3.php'''Aura DVD Copy software'''].

Aura DVD Copy software offers several solutions for copying your Toy Story 3 DVD. You can copy it from DVD to DVD, including DVD-5 to DVD-5, DVD-9 to DVD-9, and DVD-9 to DVD-5. You can copy Toy Story 3 DVD to the hard drive of your computer as DVD folder or DVD image file. If your Toy Story 3 movie is image file or in DVD folder, Aura DVD Copy software can burn it to disc.

All types of DVD video discs are supported by Aura DVD Copy software. The program can burn your Toy Story 3 DVD to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc. Aura DVD Copy software will erase rewritable DVD disc for burning your Toy Story 3 DVD to the disc. Except for the comparatively obscure DVD-RAM format, most new set-top DVD players will play -R and +R discs equally well. Older players have much spottier -R/+R compatibility.

Let's show you the Key Features of Aura DVD Copy at first:

* Copy DVD to DVD
* Shrink DVD-9 to DVD-5
* Remove CSS, RC, RCE and other DVD copy protections from DVDs
* Backup DVD to DVD folder or ISO image to computer drive
* Burn DVD folder or ISO image file to DVD disc
* Preview DVD movies before cloning and burning
* Auto-analyze DVD titles
* Erase re-writable DVD disc
* Support dual-layer DVD disc
* High quality & fast speed

The way of copying Toy Story 3 DVD is so easy that everyone could handle it.

Step 1.to copy Toy Story 3 DVD – [http://www.aura4you.com/aura-dvd-copy.php'''download and install Aura DVD Copy'''].
Step 2. to copy Toy Story 3 DVD – Load DVD
Step 3. to copy Toy Story 3 DVD – Select DVD titles
Step 4. to copy Toy Story 3 DVD – Configure options
Step 5. to copy Toy Story 3 DVD – Start cloning

Toy Story 3 DVD could be scratched, damaged and even completely unusable over time. So it’s a wise idea to make copies before it’s too late. If you have rent Toy Story 3 from DVD rental store and the store’s Terms of Use allow you to make copies of the DVD, you can have your favorite Toy Story 3 on disc with the help of Aura DVD Copy software.


Make Olive Garden Bread sticks

Wired - Wed, 01/12/2011 - 17:09

Summary:

Want to bring that Olive Garden taste home? now you can with this simple recipe! yuuuuum. Everyone loves Olive Garden Breadsticks! With these quick steps you can turn your drab dinners into a scrumptious italian cuisine! The perfect Olive Garden Impostor!

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Ingredients:

DOUGH
-1 pkg. active dry yeast
-1 TBSP fine salt
-2 TBSP sugar
-2 TBSP softened unsalted butter
-4 1/4 cups all purpose flour

Topping:
-3 TBSP melted and unsalted butter
-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
-1/4 tsp. garlic powder
-1 pinch of dried oregano

Directions:

Making the Dough:
-Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer;sprinkle in yeast and set aside until foamy (takes about 5 minutes). Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt, and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 T. warm water; mix with dough hooks until a slightly sticky dough forms.
-Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until smooth and soft.
-Roll into a 2 foot long log; cut into 6 even pieces.
-knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7inch long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
-Cover with cloth; let rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size( about 45 minutes)
-Preheat oven to 400.

Making the Topping:
-Brush bread sticks with 1 1/2 T. melted butter and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt.
-Bake till lightly golden ( about 15 min.)
-Combine the remaining 1/4 tsp salt with garlic powder and oregano
-Brush warm breadsticks with remaining 1 1/2 T. melted butter and sprinkle with flavored salt.

ENJOY!!!


How to Rip DRM from Rental iTunes m4v TV show to mp4

Wired - Wed, 01/12/2011 - 08:27

Summary: With this powerful DRM removal tool and m4v converter, you can enjoy your favorite iTunes m4v iTunes rental TV show on your Mac OS.

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Finally, the '''Lost''' TV show came to its season 6, and also the final season. For the Lost fans, it seems not enough to watch this wonderful TV show only once, or for the fans on the way, it can only hit the spot when watch it with no stop. And obviously, it will be much cheaper to rental all the seasons on iTunes store, and with [http://www.noteburner.com/mac-m4v-converter-plus.html '''Noteburner M4V Converter Plus for Mac'''], you will keep it as long as you want.

The movies or TV show from iTunes are protected by the DRM and in a m4v protected format, you can only watch these m4v files on your Apple devices, for the rental m4v files, there's limited time, it's very much annoying and make people feel sick about that, and people can't wait to remove the DRM and [http://www.noteburner.com/faqs-m4v-converter-plus.html '''convert m4v to mp4 or avi'''] to transfer their favorite movies or TVshow to their portable devices. And this article will show you how to convert the m4v rental TV show - Lost to mp4 on Mac OS with Noteburner m4v to mp4 converter Plus:

Step 1.Download the [http://www.noteburner.com/noteburner-m4v-converter-plus.dmg '''Noteburner m4v converter plus'''] and install it for free.

Step 2.Select M4V iTunes rental TV shows and add to Noteburner iTunes Video Converter:

Click the "Add" button in the top-left to add the rental TV show - Lost. The software will open the iTunes movies library by default. Select the it and then click OK.

Step 3.Set output path and output format:

1).Click Output dropdown list, you can customize the output path you like. If you don't set to customize the output path, the output files will be saved in the default folder.

2).Click Profile dropdown list, you can customize the output formats for your target videos. Noteburner M4V Converter supports multiple formats well including MOV, MP4, iPod, iPhone formats as output.

Step 4.Click "Convert" button to start to [http://www.noteburner.com '''convert M4V videos'''] with Noteburner M4V iTunes Video Converter for Mac.

'''Please note:''' Noteburner M4V Converter Plus Mac can convert purchased movie as well as rental movie


The Way to Sync iTunes m4p Music to Nokia Smartphones

Wired - Wed, 01/12/2011 - 07:46

Summary: Remove the DRM with a legal way and convert m4p iTunes music to Nokia

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'''Nokia''' always provides us the best handsets, and this year, with no exception, we had experienced the wonderful time with the Nokia smartphones such as Nokia N8, 5800, 5230 etc. And oday, Nokia smartphone is also a good music player. You can play mp3 format music, while it seems a little troublesome to sync the m4p music to your Nokia. And this tutorial will show you how to remove the DRM and convert the [http://www.noteburner.com/noteburner-audio-converter.html '''m4p music to Nokia''':]

'''Step 1:''' Downlod [http://www.noteburner.com/noteburner.exe Noteburner audio converter] for free and install it on your computer.

'''Step 2:''' Choose target format and output folder

1). On the main window of [http://www.noteburner.com NoteBurner], click the Settings button, a dialogue box will pop-out.

2). Browse to choose a file folder for storing the converted songs.

3). Choose MP3 as output format.

4). Go to MP3 tab and check the ID3Tag options.

5). Click the OK button to save the changes.

'''Step 3:''' Create playlist to contain songs for converting to MP3 in iTunes 10

'''Step 4:''' Choose NoteBurner as CD burner, and then burn the playlist

Before the burning starts, you will be prompted to choose CD burner. You should:

• Choose NoteBurner Virtual_CD_RW as the CD burner

• Select Audio CD as Disc Format

• Check the "Include CD Text" option

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2. Click the Folder button to open the output folder, where you will find the converted MP3 files

'''Step 6:''' Backup the mp3 files to your Nokia smartphones You may also like the way to [http://www.noteburner.com/mac-audio-converter-tutorial.html '''convert m4p music'''] to your Nokia smartphones on Mac OS X.


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Wired - Wed, 01/12/2011 - 02:42

Summary: With a mutifunctional DRM removal tool, you don't be annoyed by the DRM any more.

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Remove the DRM and Convert ITunes 10 M4p to Mp3 on Windows 7

Wired - Wed, 01/12/2011 - 02:22

Summary: The latest version of Noteburner audio converter can not only work with iTunes 10 but also can work on Windows 7 64 bit OS

Finally, the '''latest version''' of Noteburner m4p to mp3 converter can remove the DRM protection and convert M4P music from [http://www.noteburner.com/ iTunes 10 to MP3,WAV] or unprotected WMA on Windows 7 for playback freely on other MP3
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Apart from preserving MP3 ID3 tag, containing Artist name, Song title, Year and Genre of the current audio file. The latest version(2.31) of NoteBurner can also preserve album name and album art to the converted audio files on iTunes 10 and Windows 7 64bit.

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How to copy "Despicable Me" to un-protected DVD

Wired - Mon, 01/10/2011 - 07:12

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'''"Despicable Me"''' was released on July 6, 2010. As a first CGI feature produced by Universal, in association with its Illumination Entertainment division. It was entirely animated in the French studio Mac Guff in Paris, France.

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Remove the Smell of Cigarette Smoke in a Car

Wired - Sun, 01/09/2011 - 17:31

Summary: New page: The car's engine is in tip-top shape and the body look's nice and shiny. A potential buyer dropped by and had a look at your used car that's on sale. Everything was going was going well.....

The car's engine is in tip-top shape and the body look's nice and shiny. A potential buyer dropped by and had a look at your used car that's on sale. Everything was going was going well... until the car door was opened and the putrid smell of cigarette smoke from the inside filled the otherwise pristine air.

This is a common problem among used car sellers who love to smoke inside their cars. Cars that have the smell of smoke are more difficult to sell because let's face it – not everybody smokes and not everybody can bear its smell. Thus, it is important to get rid of this smell before putting a car up for sale.

“Adsorption”

The key concept in our crusade for smell eradication is “adsorption”. Yes, with a “d”. Adsorption is a scientific property of many substances that allow them to attract other particles on their surface. Bad smell, in particular, is caused by numerous odor particles that are suspended in the air. Hence, we will use adsorbent materials as magnets that will remove these nasty particles out.

There are many options in as far as the right kind of adsorbent, each with its advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will list down the two most common agents that are in use today.

1. Baking Soda

By far, this is the most common among all the possible choices. Baking soda is often touted as the “miracle powder” as it magically removes any trace of smell on almost any surface just by getting in contact with it for a considerable amount of time.

There are two ways to administer this chemical: powdered and damp. Damp baking soda is more adsorbent than dry powder so that it is more preferable to use compared to the other. However, damp baking soda may be hard to remove on some surfaces, so that its dry, powder form is preferred. After letting the baking soda sit for a while (as long as you can bear), it can be removed using a duster and a vacuum cleaner, and poof! The smell is gone.

However, baking soda can react to some surfaces, especially those that are slightly acidic, like some types of leather, but this is quite rare. The biggest disadvantage of using baking soda is its color. Baking soda that got stuck in nooks and crannies are not very pleasant to behold. Furthermore, since baking soda is slightly alkaline, it may accelerate corrosion at the point of contact.

2. Charcoal

This not going to be some rocket science experiment. Charcoal was actually one of the more popular choices for odor eradication before baking soda took the driver's seat. It is known to be an all natural colloid. Colloids are substances that exhibit an adsorbent property, among others. Thus, charcoal is surprisingly effective in removing nasty smells. It is perfect for those places that are painted black, so that any residue

Get some charcoal, powder it (for maximum effect), put it in a coffee filter and let it stay inside the car for about a week. You can also sprinkle it on the car's flooring and also in corners. Witness how the odor of cigarettes slowly go away. Of course, continuous smoking inside the car will defeat the process.

The main disadvantage of charcoal is the speed at which it works. Some people simply do not have the time and energy to wait for a week for results. Furthermore, merely putting adsorbent bags inside the car will only remove the smell that's already in the air, not those that are deep seated on surfaces, thus, using other agents in tandem with charcoal is preferable.

These are two adsorption products that will get rid of that cigarette smell in your new used car.

If you'd like to know more used car-related tips download

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Record streaming audio and convert to mp3, wma, wav, m4a, aac formats

Wired - Sat, 01/08/2011 - 05:46

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Rip songs from Youtube FLV videos to MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC formats

Wired - Sat, 01/08/2011 - 04:04

Summary: Total Music Downloader is a powerful online music downloader software to help you rip musics from online radio stations, social websites, Music Videos, Digital Music Serv

'''Why need to rip musics from Youtube videos?'''

Many times it is easy to find new music on YouTube via the related videos service. But many times the music you find is from local and independent artists, and it is difficult to find this music in any record store. There are a few websites out there that create low quality files, but a hack takes the low-quality files and turns them into iPod and Zune-friendly AAC files. Although this does not produce the most high quality audio files, it is an easy way for the non-tech savvy. But sometimes you may still find it's a boring thing that you can't enjoy the Youtube musics on your local PC or portable devices other than listenning online.

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Be Prepared in Case of a Car Accident

Wired - Fri, 01/07/2011 - 21:59

Summary: New page: If you are involved in an accident and didn't sustain any bodily harm,keeping the following things in your car can keep you from getting a ticket and help you be prepared! What to Keep in...

If you are involved in an accident and didn't sustain any bodily harm,keeping the following things in your car can keep you from getting a ticket and help you be prepared!

What to Keep in Your Car

'''• Vehicle Registration.'''
Like proof of insurance, registrations can be processed and reviewed electronically. But, just like your proof of insurance, it is best to keep the physical copy of the registration in your vehicle at all times. Again, rules governing the proof of vehicle registration vary by state, so don’t take the risk of being unprepared. Additionally, make sure that your vehicle is up-to-date on its registration. You don’t want to unknowingly be cited for an unregistered vehicle in addition to being involved in an accident.

'''• Proof of Insurance.'''
The best way to satisfy the proof of insurance requirement is by keeping your insurance card in the vehicle. While many states have electronic reporting rules that can allow motorists to prove that they have sufficient liability coverage via electronic means, keep a physical [http://www.21st.com car insurance] card in the vehicle at all times as a backup. Additionally, DMV.org notes, drivers can face legal penalties for not being able to prove that they are covered. These penalties vary by state, the website says, but they can consist of anything from a fine to actual jail time, depending on applicable laws and the circumstances in which they are caught without a policy.
''
REMEMBER:'' You can face legal penalties for not being able to prove that your vehicle is insured. Penalties vary by state, but can consist of anything from a fine to actual jail time.

'''• Dedicated Accident Information Kit.'''
It’s extremely helpful to have a dedicated kit that will allow you to move forward if you have an accident. Having pen and paper handy in the aftermath of an accident will allow drivers to note down critical information about the other driver, including license plate and driver's license number, make and model of the other car, and auto insurance company and policy numbers.

Such documentation, along with photos and other detailed descriptions of the accident and resultant damages, can help ensure that car accident victims have to jump through as few hoops as possible in order to either minimize their financial liabilities or maximize their ability to collect what they may be owed after such a crash, [http://www.edmunds.com/] adds.

According to the website, it's also very important for a motorist not to admit fault at the scene of an accident, while remaining as polite and honest with the other driver as possible. They should also be on the lookout, Edmunds.com says, for the other driver changing his or her account of what happened in an accident after the fact, or claiming property damage or physical injury that was not apparent at the time. This is another of the headaches involved with auto accidents that having proper documentation, government-issued and otherwise, can help avoid.

In general, Edmunds.com says that information is the accident victim's friend. "Make sure that your company has your version of what happened and check your policy - if the damages paid out by your insurance company are below a certain amount, the accident may not be considered chargeable. And you will avoid the penalty of a premium hike," the website advises.


Switching from One Auto Insurance Company to Another

Wired - Thu, 01/06/2011 - 05:53

Summary:

If your insurance company isn’t working out for you anymore, then definitely consider switching. In fact, there are very many reasons as to why switching insurance companies may be a good idea for you.
First, and most important, if you are unhappy with the service or coverage that your present auto insurance company is giving you, then you should definitely consider making the change.

Another valid reason is if you find another [http://safeauto.com auto insurance company] that is willing to offer you the same service that you are getting from your current insurance company for a better price, then you should consider switching. Another reason is if you want to move up a plan, or get one with more coverage, and your current insurance company does not have the plan that you want, or cannot match it, then you should switch.

Switching insurance is not hard, given you follow these easy steps.
The first thing you need to do is check when your current car insurance plan is set to expire. This is how you know when to make the switch, while you still get your money’s worth from your current plan. Do not switch insurance companies after you have just paid for your current insurance; switching to another one just means you’ll be paying twice the amount.

Wait until 3 to 4 weeks are left on your current insurance policy. It is usually around this time that the company will send you a renewal notice. The notice will tell you about your coverage, the discounts they provide, as well as the premium amount you have to pay. If you want, you can use this description as a shopping guide in choosing your new car insurance policy.

If you have found another insurance policy with another auto insurance company that you feel happy with, then you may cancel your current insurance. However, make sure you sign up with your new policy first before cancelling your old policy, as it is not advisable to be driving around uninsured, even if it is just for a day. You can even tell the new insurance company of the date your old insurance is set to be cancelled, so that the policy that you get with them can start then.

Remember that all auto insurance companies actually give their clients the prerogative to cancel their insurance policy at any time. So, in actuality, you can actually do it at any time, but keep in mind that some companies do charge a cancellation fee, especially if you decide to cancel your insurance coverage in the middle of your policy. This is why it is best to wait until your term with your old insurance company actually ends.

To cancel your auto insurance policy, all you need to do is inform the insurance company in writing. In your letter, state the date you want the policy cancelled as well as the reason. Your reasons can be anything from having sold your vehicle, which they may ask for a deed of sale, or more personal reasons.

Your old insurance policy may ask you to present a copy of your new policy upon cancellation. This is because insurance companies are legally supposed to report cancelled insurance policies to the state insurance department. This is the state’s way of keeping track on drivers that may be possibly uninsured. If you show them a copy of your new policy, then they cannot report you to the state as an uninsured driver.

Lastly, to make sure your insurance policy has really been cancelled, look out for an official policy cancellation notice that you should be receiving in the mail a few days after you have cancelled your old coverage. This notice should state the date and the time when your old coverage has stopped. If you do not receive this notice, do not hesitate to call the company and follow up. This is just to make sure your cancellation has indeed been processed and you will not be billed for insurance coverage with their company.

Now that you have cancelled your insurance, you can sign up with a new insurance company that suits your needs more!


Sam Briones writes for SafeAuto, covering an array of topics from finding [http://safeauto.com cheap auto insuranc]e to safety tips.


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