Podcasting: the best name?
Since it first started with Adam Curry and Dave Winer (or should I say Dave Whiner) a few years ago, the medium of “podcasting” has grown in leaps and bounds, starting to work its’ way into the lexicon of the average Joe. If you’re unfamiliar with the basic concept, podcasts are, in essence, audio files distributed over RSS feeds (Real Simple Syndication). Users can subscribe to these feeds in an RSS client or a client specifically designed for podcasts, often referred to as a “podcatcher”. Every time a new episode is added, the feed reader automatically downloads the show for a user to put on their iPod (hence the ‘pod’ prefix) or mp3 player, listen on their computer, or burn to a CD. (more…)
Todo-Tattoo
I recently discovered that I’ve had yet another podcast episode dedicated to me (another being on CNET’s Gadgettes), from Beth Skinner’s The Skinny on Home Gadgets series. Apparently because I have an obsession with productivity and GTD (plus a love of office supplies), Beth decided to dedicate her episode on the Todo-Tattoo to me. How… flattering? (more…)
