Podcast
Alternatively called audioblog or blogcasting a podcast (sometimes abbreviated as pod) is a digital audio broadcast distributed on the Internet. It is often listened to on a computer or downloaded to an MP3 player, such as an iPod. Podcasting is an audio post, often made available in .MP3 format, that can be listened to on any computer or portable audio device capable of playing MP3 files. What makes podcasting unique is the ability to subscribe to someone's podcast and listen to that podcast whenever you want.
Although these files are often called podcasts, they do not require an iPod or the Apple iTunes program. Any program capable of playing an MP3 can play a podcast. However, users using iTunes can find, subscribe, and download hundreds of different online podcasts for free. Another great example of a free and open-source program to listen and subscribe to podcasts is Juice.
Podcast was featured as a top term of 2006.
Technology related podcasts
Below is a short list of technology and computer-related podcasts we enjoy.
- Ask the Tech Guys - A show hosted by Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent that explains everything related to technology, computers, and the Internet.
- Mike Tech Show podcast - A tech podcast hosted by Mike Smith, an IT (information technology) professional for over the last 25 years that talks about all things relating to technology.
- Security Now - Computer-related security podcast started in 2005 by Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson, the man behind GRC (Gibson Research Corporation).
- The Force Field - Podcast for IT Service Professionals, VARs, computer shops, and anyone in the technology field, particularly those who offer products and services to end users.
- This Week in Tech (TWiT) - A great podcast hosted by the best-known people in the technology industry. Hosts include Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, John C. Dvorak, and many more. Topics include technology and related news.
- Windows Weekly - Weekly podcast discussing all things relating to Microsoft and Microsoft Windows with Paul Thurrott and Marry Jo Foley.
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