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Is there a way I can capture The Tech Guy radio stream with my app? (Part 2)

Episode 944

Eric from Torrance, CA
Radio Rip

Radio Rip for Android will capture online radio streams, but many streaming providers block access to such apps because they would want him to use their app in particular. Leo's show is streamed through Clear Channel's iHeartRadio app. Radio Rip captures mp3 streams, which is not how most commercial radio stations stream. Unfortunately it just isn't compatible with apps like Radio Rip.

How can I get iTunes Match to work on Windows?

Episode 941

Peter from Wisconsin
iTunes Match

Peter has signed up for iTunes Match, but he keeps getting an error message that says "try again later" whenever he starts iTunes in Windows, citing an "unknown error 4001." There's a solution at MasterYourMac.net that says if he turned Match off and back on again, it would fix it. Leo says that's crazy and probably won't do a thing. Apparently if he turns it off with the shift key held down, that will disengage all the Match services. That's an odd fix, but worth a try.

How can I market a book online?

Episode 940

Christine from Frazier Park, CA

Christine has written a book and she went to CreateSpace, where she published in both paperback and Kindle eBook. She says that it's important to be precise in revisions and instructions to editors. But now that she's published her book, how does she get the word out and market it? She has a website, blog, Facebook fanpage, and store. Leo says it will help to link all of them so she can update easier. Does she need a publisher? Leo says not really. The online stuff that Christine has already done will work.

How can I prevent the static I have in my headphones?

Episode 940

Dwight from Alta Dena, CA
Blue Yeti USB Microphone

Dwight is a voiceover artist for a new newsreading app called Umano. He applied, interviewed, was hired and is paid online. He is using the Blue Yeti which is the best mic for his work, but sometimes he gets static feedback in his headphones. Leo says that isn't supposed to happen and there's a short circuit in the mic which is sending voltage into the headphones.

What are the alternatives to iTunes?

Episode 939

Kyle from Yorba Linda, CA
Apple iTunes 11

Kyle is moving to Android and would like an alternative to iTunes. There are a few he can consider:

  • Media Monkey

    • This is Leo's favorite. It does everything that iTunes does in Windows.

  • DoubleTwist

    • This has a nice WiFi sync feature. The chatroom says it even will preserve star ratings from iTunes. Since Kyle doesn't have to remove iTunes to try this, he could try it out and see if it gives him what he needs.

Is The Hobbit in 48 fps really better?

David from Camarillo, CA

Episode 935

David worked on the The Hobbit by supplying aerial camera equipment for the helicopter film scenes. He saw the movie in 48p and he found it odd looking. Leo says he's a Peter Jackson fan and loves Lord of the Rings, and he's interested in seeing it for himself. But there are those who say that The Hobbit is not the ideal example because of how it was made in HFR. Leo has a hunch when 48p is the norm, we'll look back and wonder what the big deal was about.