Mark Frauenfelder
Mark Frauenfelder is a widely recognized expert in Web and Internet technology. He is the founding editor of the world's most popular blog, Boing Boing, as well as the editor-in-chief of the hit technology magazine Make. He is a former editor of Wired and a former technology columnist for Playboy. He is frequently interviewed for television, radio, and print, including MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, The Los Angeles Times, The Colbert Report, and Business Week.
Podcasts are like radio programs you can subscribe to on your computer. There are thousands of podcasts being produced, covering hundreds of subjects. For example:
Are you interested in learning a language? There are podcasts to help you get started in Chinese, Spanish, French, and other languages. Do you enjoy comedy? There are podcasts with everything from stand-up routines to The Onion's parody newscasts. You can subscribe to podcasts that focus on health, old radio plays, technology news, music of all styles, kids' programs, and more.
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*YouTube isn't always the best way to upload and share your online videos. Try a free file sharing service instead* So, you shot some video over the holidays with your new camcorder, and you've edited it down to an Oscar-worthy five-minute video. Now you want to share your masterpiece with your friends and family. Sure, you could burn DVDs and send them out, but the most convenient way to distribute the video is by putting it online. How, exactly, should you go about it?
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No doubt you're aware of the many Web sites that offer the latest Hollywood movies that you can download to your computer and watch for free. It's convenient and fun. The trouble is, it's against the law, and the Motion Picture Association of America is on the lookout for people who illegally download copyrighted movies without paying for them. Even though your odds of getting caught are slim, it's just not worth the risk, because the fines are substantial.
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You want to find out how fast your Internet connection is compared to other Internet service providers in your area. *Use an online speed test to find out if there's a speedier alternative in your area.* You've gotten the flyers in the mail - those glossy postcards that feature speedy roadrunners, dust clouds, or lightning bolts - urging you to sign up and enjoy the blazing speed of Company X's ultra-fast broadband service. But how accurate are those numbers they quote to lure you into signing a contract? And is Company X really faster than the one you're currently using?
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