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The latest Mytour podcast episode was edited by Mike Vannelli.
Latest Updates and Conversations
01:01 Google Drive Om Malik from GigaOm predicts that Google Drive might arrive in April, but is it truly necessary? We're already huge fans of Dropbox, and it's tough to imagine Google launching something superior. Maybe cheaper, but not necessarily better. Plus, if you're looking for a Google-style Dropbox, it already exists—just try InSync.
09:55 XBMC 11.0 Eden The latest update to the popular free media center software, XBMC, has brought version 11.0, packed with performance boosts, AirPlay integration, and much more. Get the full details from Whitson here.
Questions and Answers
Every week, we address five questions from our readers and listeners. Here's what we tackled this week.
13:56 How do I dual-boot OS X on my Windows PC on the same hard drive? First off, just to clarify, you can't run OS X on just any Windows PC. You’ll need Hackintosh-compatible hardware. Once that's sorted, follow this triple-boot guide and ignore the Linux part. For a smoother experience, however, consider adding two drives to your PC and install each OS on a separate drive. This way, you won't have to worry about one OS interfering with the other and potentially causing issues.
16:08 How can I manage information overload? This is a challenging question with no perfect solution. During the show, we explore several approaches, most of which come down to finding appropriate channels for the information you gather, creating a solid filtering system, and adopting a triage method where you send urgent items to a starred inbox and store things to read later in apps like Instapaper. For more insight, check out Clay Johnson's tips for an information diet.
22:51 Is there an app that can record my teacher's lectures and save them along with my typed notes? Yes, you can use Circus Ponies Notebook for OS X or Microsoft OneNote for Windows.
23:46 How can I port my phone number to a VOIP service or Google Voice? The ideal solution is to port your number to Google Voice and forward it to a VOIP service like Skype. Here are instructions for porting your number to Google Voice and how to make Google Voice work with Skype. And if you ever decide to switch, your Google Voice number can forward to any number, keeping you free from being tied to a single provider (except, of course, Google Voice).
27:57 How do I get a custom email address (e.g., @Mytour.com)? To do this, register a domain name and connect it to an email provider. Dreamhost, the web host most of us at Mytour use for personal websites and the top reader choice, allows you to register your domain and provides POP3 and IMAP email services. You can even link it directly with Google in just one click, adding Gmail to your domain for free (or $50 per year per email address to remove ads). Alternatively, you can sign up with Google directly for $10 annually. All Google services will be included (unless you opt to remove ads, as mentioned earlier).
Downloads of the Week
Every week, we share our top download recommendations. Here are our selections for this week.
31:20 RT Se7en Lite Windows often installs unnecessary software and skips essential ones. To avoid this, use RT Se7en Lite to build a customized Windows 7 installer that includes exactly what you need and want.
Learn more about RT Se7en Lite
32:48 Porthole AirPlay can stream music and video to other devices, but it doesn’t transmit system audio. For that, Porthole is your affordable solution. At $10, it's a much cheaper alternative to Airfoil, which costs $25.
Learn more about Porthole
35:21 Papermill (Android) If you're a fan of Instapaper but have been looking for an excellent Android version, look no further. Papermill is exactly what you need.
Discover more about Papermill
36:26 Camera Grabber If you're sticking with iOS 5.0.1 to keep your jailbreak but still want quick access to the camera shortcut for taking pictures in a flash (the feature added in iOS 5.1), Camera Grabber has you covered. While it's not the only jailbreak tweak to offer fast camera access, it's one of the coolest. Just swipe up on the lock screen to instantly open the camera. It's a neat trick!
Find out more about Camera Grabber
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This episode of the podcast was edited by Mike Vannelli.
Newspaper, Computer, and Clock icons (by Brandon Hopkins) sourced from The Noun Project.
