So I noticed something a while back but have just now decided to write (type?) it down. Some podcasters (especially those using iTunes to tag their MP3s) are not tagging their files with id3v1 – they are only using v2. Why is that a big deal? Well, here’s one reason…..the AudioScrobbler plugins (at least the Foobar plugin anyway) look at the id3v1 tags so if you don’t have v1, you don’t get indexed at AudioScrobbler. Not a huge deal, but why wouldn’t you do that one extra step to get linked/posted at AudioScrobbler? Here are some podcasts/artsist on AudioScrobbler that are similar to Adam Curry. If your podcast is not tagged with id3v1, you won’t EVER show up on that list or anywhere on AudioScrobbler.

BTW- here is my AudioScrobbler page: http://www.last.fm/user/brianpipa

Geek Tags: geek, MP3, MP3s, podcasting, tips, podcasts, audioscrobbler

Mysterious Tweet by DJ Cheezi. A rockin’ island-themed mashup. I can’t get enough of it. More info here, or download it directly from here. Jammin!

Geek Tags: geek, MP3, MP3s, freemusic, mashups

So I finally installed my new car stereo and wrote a review of it. The review is a bit long, but I tried to cover everything a geek like me would want to know before purchasing. Leave some feedback for me by commenting on this blog post. Here is the review.

Geek Tags: geek, USB, MP3, MP3s, stereo, car+stereo, reviews

This is funny – from a geek in Boston. “You had me at hello” – and it’s not what you think.
http://www.bostongeek.com/?p=158

Geek Tags: geek, funny, comedy

The Truth Machine by James Halperin – I can’t recommend this book enough. I have read it a few times (and so has my wife) and it is simply great. It’s about a guy that invents a machine that can detect truth/lies 100% of the time and about the effect it has on the world. There are some elements of deceit, corporate spying, and software/hardware development in it. It’s not too long and is an easy read. HIGHLY recommended.

Geek Tags: geek, book, books, bookreview, reviews