Data Doctors - Weekly Newsletter

Tip of the Week: Auto add outside music to iTunes

Since there are so many sources for free and low cost music that are outside of the iTunes store, anyone with an iPod has been forced to manually add any of that music via the multiple steps required in the iTunes program.

With the release of version 9 of iTunes, there is finally an easier way to keep iTunes automatically updated with outside music. Buried within your iTunes folder (typically under My Music/iTunes/iTunes Music) is a folder called 'Automatically Add to iTunes'.

By saving any third pary music files in this folder, it will automatically appear in your iTunes library and get synced to your iPod.

To create a Desktop shortcut to this folder, navigate to 'My Music/iTunes/iTunes Music' and right click on the 'Automatically Add to iTunes' folder. Go to the 'Send To' option then select Desktop (create shortcut) which will put a shortcut to this buried folder on your Desktop!

Headwhack of the Week: The Carpal Tunnel Survival Guide

If your index finger tends to go numb from clicking the mouse or you feel like you've been playing in a tennis marathon, you may be suffering from Carpal Tunnel syndrome or a Repetative Strain Injury (RSI).

Darren Gladstone of PC World feels your pain (literally) and put together this 'Survival Guide' based on his own expereinces.

Geek Speak of the Week: Faux Tweeter

A person who sets up a fake celebrity Twitter account. The Twitter account ShaquilleONeal was actually a fan that was pretending to be Shaq, which prompted 'The Big Cactus' to setup an account called The_Real_Shaq which now has over 2.6 million followers.

Security: Google sues over work-at-home scams

Google is taking legal action to stop companies from allegedly using the search giant's name to trick people into paying for supposed work-at-home kits advertised online and in e-mails.

News: How to Buy a Digital Photo Frame

It's one of the hottest tech gifts this holiday season and the number of options and companies to choose from is overwhelming.

If this gagdet is on your gifting list, take a few minutes to get some tips on what to look for before you buy one!

News: The good news on cell phones and cancer

A population study covering four of the most cell-happy nations on Earth has found no evidence of a cancer risk from using cell phones.

Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Taking better holiday pictures

If you want to get more out of your digital camera, learning a little more about how it works will go a long way. Watch this week's CNN.com segment for some easy to remember tips for taking better holiday pictures!

Opinion: Hey, Tiger Woods: Why so dumb about tech?

"When it comes to digital embarrassment, celebs are apparently just stupid" says Helen A.S. Popkin of MSNBC.com.

Weekly Advice Column: Should I Upgrade or Replace

If you're on the fence about whether you should upgrade or replace your current computer, you aren't alone. There are lots of variables to consider for making the best decision that are discussed in this week's advice column.

This Week's Show: Repair, Upgrade or Replace?

As all technology has some form of shelf life, at some point the question of whether to continue on with your existing tech or to replace it comes up.

The type of technology and your needs play the biggest role in making these decisions, but understanding how to evaluate your situation isn't all that clear.

During the holiday buying season, the urge to replace becomes much stronger as the advertising and propoganda machines are in high gear, but is it really in your best interest?

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss some of the basic considerations as well as offer their direct advice for your specific situation on-the-air!

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