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Average Joe’s Biweekly Tips and Tricks

Today I have another trick for you that displays cool graphics on the iTunes Visualizer when playing songs in iTunes! This trick only takes one easy step. Open iTunes and start playing your favorite song. Then click command + T (and if you want it full screen just click command + F). The graphics will change with the beat of the song. To access the iTunes Visualizer from the toolbar, go to view then down to show visualizer. You can also customize the Visualizer by choosing different kinds of Visualizers like the Itunes Classic or Jelly. To do this you go back up to view in your toolbar and scroll down to Visualizer not View Visualizer. After that select the kind of Visualizer you would like to view.

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Google tells employees:’No more Windows’

Financial Times is reporting that Google will be phasing out of the internal use of Microsoft Windows. According to Google employees that the operating security concerns have lead to the demise of Windows in Google. The policy was created after Google’s Chinese operations were hacked at the begging of January.

Now new hires are given the option of Apple’s Macintosh or to lead the way open source with Linux and its multitude of flavors. Some at Google may be saddened by the news, but others were already headed towards the Mac for security concerns. Other rumors are circulating that Google will run its Chrome OS, but it may not happen soon.

Unlike other large companies, Google has let their employees choose the OS of their choice. Should companies ban Windows because of the security risks they cause? Has Windows proven to be more of a hassle than help? Will other companies begin to eliminate Windows, or are does Windows control critical services unavailable on the Mac?

Let us know, leave a comment!

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Average Joe's Tips

Average Joe’s Biweekly Tips and Tricks

I have had many problems with duplicate songs in my iTunes. My Mac tip this week is going to show you how to get rid of the duplicates in your iTunes. The first thing that you need to do after you open iTunes and navigate and click on File in your toolbar. Then scroll back down to see the list of duplicate songs you have. Review the list and click on the duplicate songs you want to delete (for an easy way to delete multiple items at once, click on one of the songs, then hold shift and then click on another song below the one you previously selected). After you have selected all the duplicates you want to delete, a screen will pop up  confirming that you want to permanently delete the song (press ok because you still have the one copy that you didn’t delete). It’s that easy!

How did this tip help you, leave a comment!

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Two Million iPads in Less Than 60 Days

CUPERTINO, California – May 31,2010-Apple reported today that their new hot product, the iPad, has reached over two million sales from the April 3rd launch date. Apple reached the two million figure in 28 days after Apple’s iPad reached its one millionth figure.

Most sales can be accounted for in the U.S. Market, as the iPad was released to certain international countries four days ago. Apple did not report  how many iPads sold internationally accounted for the two million figure.

“Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to be loving it as much as we do,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We appreciate their patience, and are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone.”

Earlier, Apple reported difficulty in producing enough iPads to meet the demand, but Apple appears to be meeting demands.

It appears that people actually want a gigantic iPod Touch!

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2

As I am writing this review, I am listening to music blast out of my Form 2s, sounding impeccable. Over the last few hours, I have been listening to music stream over the lovely invention of Pandora radio and Slacker radio, and I am in awe. From unboxing the Bang & Olufsen Form 2 I was quickly greeted with the chic and attractive look of the Form 2. Before I get more in-depth with my review, here are the specs:

-Brand: Bang and Olufsen (B&O) Website

-Name: Form 2

-Price: $100.00

– Warranty: 3 years

– Weight: 2.4 oz

-Color: Aluminum/Black

-Materials: Brushed Aluminum and Soft-Touch Rubber Coating

-Size: 4 foot cord

– Connector Type: 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

The design of the Bang & Olufsen Form 2 headphones is attractive. The Form 2 demands attention from first look, but does not give the same attention as an all gold pair of headphones. The frame of the Form 2s have a black matte finish with the speakers inside, which are adjustable through metal slides; clever!

Again, the sound of the headphones is impeccable. While testing the Form 2s, the performance was superb, but only  par when listening to hard rock, metal, and rap. The Form 2s lack the bass that are expected when listening to hard rock, metal, and rap. Although, on classical, light rock, and jazz, the Form 2s performed well.

One of the disadvantages of the Form 2 I have found is their inability to fold into itself, making carrying the Form 2 a bit of a pain. Additionally, I believe the Form 2s should have been provided with a case, as the B&O EarSet 3 are provided with them-granted a $100 price difference. If a case was provided, the Form 2 would be more convenient to carry around.

In addition to the Form 2’s slick design, it also proves to be comfortable. Through I did not wear the headphones for more than 2 hours at once, the they are definitely very comfortable. Weighing in at 2.4 ounces, the Form 2s can be easily forgotten at times: Throughout testing them, I would occasionally forget I was wearing them.

Overall, the Form 2 is a great buy if you are looking for an attractive, great sounding, and light pair of headphones. Through there may be a few cons of the Form 2s, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Bottom line: They are a great buy if you are willing to spend $100 on attractive, light, and quality headphones.