In this fast evolving world of technology, new devices and inventions can be a little overwhelming for many of us and podcasting is one of the latest in a long line of technical wizardry. Even if youre still trying to get your head around RSS feeds, podcasting should definitely be next on your list of things to learn. It really isnt difficult and is the next big thing to hit our interactive music, audio and video experiences.
So what exactly is podcasting?
Put simply, podcasting is a way of receiving personalized radio, TV or internet broadcasts when you want them. National or local news, for example, could be streamed to your PC for you to watch or listen to when it suits you. You can download your favorite music program or television show as it goes out live and catch up with it later on, making sure you dont miss anything while youre out or busy.
How does podcasting work?
Similar to RSS feeds, podcasting is syndicated to your PC through an audio or video file. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) already exists for text based files where you can receive up to date information automatically throughout the day. The only difference with podcasting is the...