Recent Comments
Comment by David Adams on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 21, 2025 05:02 AM)
For Apple uses, there's Hide My Email. Those addresses are quite random and do not identify the originating address....
Comment by Joyce Baskind on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 21, 2025 03:29 AM)
Is there a solution for AOL Mail that doesn’t require a third party company?...
Comment by Jos on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 09:11 PM)
I created quite a number of gmail accounts, which I use as aliases. I have set up these accounts to forward all incoming mail to my primary e-mail acc...
Comment by Doug W. on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:49 PM)
My real primary email address is already being used for roughly 450 sites (I've had the same email address forever). I'm not sure it is worth my time ...
Comment by Dave McC on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:48 PM)
Bad Link - The "Firefox Relay" link goes to a "we couldn't find the file you asked for. . ."...
Comment by Greybeard on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:11 PM)
What Sam said. For 25+ years I've owned a domain and used a global forwarder to one of my mailboxes, and specific forwards to others. My domain provi...
Comment by Sam on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:00 PM)
I don't understand how the Gmail aliases are effective. Since the algorithm is known, anyone can simply delete the +keyword and know your address. I ...
Comment by michael on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 05:51 PM)
I use outlook, so if I use an alias, does that mean I have to go to all the sites and subscriptions and delete my real address and then change all my ...
Comment by Misterfish on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 08:28 PM)
A few months ago a Windows 10 update royally screwed up my OS (thank you MS) so my options were reset or spend hours rebuilding the OS - or install a ...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 06:02 PM)
I like to experiment with my computers, so I've taken steps to protect myself from me. I use a cloud service to sync my files off-premise, and I have ...
Audio Articles
Try VLC: A Better Media Player
Do you like to play music, videos, CDs or DVDs on your computer or mobile device? Are you frustrated with the limitations of iTunes or Windows Media Player? Tired of having to convert audio or video formats? Here comes VLC Media Player to the rescue! Read on…
...[HOWTO] Convert Vinyl Records to CD or MP3
For seasoned audio purists, nothing compares to good old-fashioned analog recordings on vinyl LP records. But those old records are fragile... here's a step-by-step guide to help you convert vinyl to CD disc or MP3 files so you can enjoy them for years to come...
...[LEGAL?] Record Streaming Video and Music
It’s great to watch a favorite movie on Netflix, but if you want to watch it again and again, you’ll have to pay Netflix’s monthly fee again and again. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could record that movie (or tunes from Spotify) for infinite offline enjoyment, free of further charges? It's possible, but is it permissible? Read on for the scoop...
...Convert Vinyl Records to CD or MP3
For seasoned audio purists, nothing compares to good old-fashioned analog recordings on vinyl LP records. But those old records are fragile... here's a step-by-step guide to help you convert vinyl to CD disc or MP3 files so you can enjoy them for years to come...
...Convert iTunes to MP3
Is there a way to convert iTunes to MP3? I've purchased a bunch of music from iTunes and enjoy listening to it on my computer. But my portable music player is not an iPod, so I can't take my songs with me. Is there any way I can convert my iTunes music to MP3 format to get around this unfair restriction?
...Free Audio Software
Sometimes it's not enough just to play your music. Audio aficionados and sound professionals can use audio software to dig into sounds, analyze waveforms, edit and remix tunes. Here's a rundown of the best free audio software...
...Speakers for Laptop Or Notebook
Many people use a laptop or notebook computer as their primary computer, eschewing the bulk and immobility of desktop machines. But they also like their music and videos. However, the speakers that come with most portable computers are just a step above terrible. Here are some tips on selecting a set of great portable speakers for your laptop or netbook...
...WAV to MP3 Converter
I have hundreds of WAV audio files that are taking up a lot of hard drive space. Can you recommend a good WAV to MP3 converter that will do the job, preferably free?
...USB Turntables
I want to buy a USB turntable to convert some vinyl record albums to MP3 format. Are there any specific turntables you can recommend?
...DRM Removal
Are you trying to convert iTunes music to MP3 format? Or maybe you have some protected WMA files that you want to convert? There are plenty of good reasons why honest people might want to use a DRM remover to convert their legally purchased DRM-protected music into other formats. Here's how to do it...
...Voice Recognition
Didja ever notice that Captain Kirk never had to fuss with a mouse or keyboard to communicate with the computer on the Star Trek? He simply spoke direct commands at the machine, and the computer complied. Happily, voice recognition technology has moved from the bridge of the Enterprise to your home computer. Here's how to get started with voice computing...
...Rip & Burn Basics
I have a big music collection on CDROM discs. I'd like to get all this music on my computer and burn my own mix CDs. Can you help me get started?
...What is Podcasting?
Hey Bob, what's a podcast? Is this some kind of broadcast just for people with iPods?
...Convert WMA to MP3
I have lots of music in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format but I want to convert it to MP3 for my iPod. How can I convert WMA to MP3?
...
