The Paul Thurrott: PocketTech app is the perfect way to be in the know with Windows expert Paul Thurrott. Get Paul’s articles from Windows IT Pro magazine, SuperSite for Windows, his SuperSite Blog, and Twitter feed all in one place any time you want them. You can also watch or listen to Paul’s recent “Windows Weekly” with Leo LaPorte and “What the Tech” podcasts right in the app. Save yourself the hassle of hopping between web sites; get all of Paul’s great content in one place instead. Load up the PocketTech app and you’ll always have Paul right in your pocket! The Paul Thurrott Pocket Tech app is like having Paul Thurrott in your pocket.

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Erik’s pick: Polk Audio Ultrafit 2000 headphones

The UltraFit 2000 is an on-ear design for anyone preferring this style over ear buds or in-ear headphones. This headphone also affords light noise suppression, so you’re more aware of your surroundings. The headphones’ SecureFit support ensures a snug yet comfortable fit. On-ear 3-button control and in-line microphone enable you to use your iPod or iPhone on the fly. Designed from the ground-up to meet the rigorous needs of the athlete and perfect for any active listener, UltraFit Sports headphones will be the last headphone you’ll ever need to buy.

Learn more about the Ultrafit 2000 headphones at http://www.polkaudio.com/headphones/ultrafit/ultrafit2000

Sunkast’s pick: AthTek Skype Recorder

Skype Recorder is desktop software designed to help user record Skype conversation with high-quality audio and video files. It is an all-in-one Skype recording tool for users to take audio notes, enhance the customer service of call center, launch a Skype interview and perform parental control. It provides powerful tools to record not only an audio call, but also video. But what really sets Skype Recorder apart from similar programs is it’s ability to record both your audio, and your partner’s audio on separate channels, or just one side of the conversation. It can also be set up to automatically record any time you make or receive a call.

For a list of all features and info go to http://www.skype-record.com

Mixlr is a web site that makes it really easy to broadcast live high-quality audio to the world. Unlimited high-quality, live broadcasting, and it’s free for everybody. Mixlr also allows you to easily podcast instantly with one-click export of live broadcasts to iTunes, SoundCloud, Dropbox and a range of audio and file-hosting platforms. And you can embed your audio anyway in your website, blog, or even your Facebook feed. Mixlr is perfect for podcasters, bands, live acts, DJs, conference organisers, journalists and many more.

To learn more about Mixlr go to http://mixlr.com

Erik’s pick: Hear

Hear is sound enhancement software for the Mac and PC. Hear improves the sound quality from your headphones, internal or external speakers. Hear can also add 3D sound and other various special effects to the sound on your Mac and PC. Improve the sound from iTunes and make your music, movies, games or any other application sound amazing. Hear also gives you the ability to customize the sound to your preference with a 10 to 96-band equalizer for your Mac or PC. Once you try Hear you won’t be able to go without it.

To get Hear, go to http://www.prosofteng.com/products/hear.php

Sunkast’s pick: Ifttt

Ifttt, which stands for If This Than That, is a web site that puts the internet to work for you. At it’s most basic form, Ifttt is a task automator. Ifttt can make it easy to do THIS every Friday with THAT. For example, If it’s 5 o’clock on Friday, update my status on Facebook to say “Time for happy hour!” There are many services you can choose from including Twitter, Instagram, Weather, Email, SMS, and more. Plus Ifttt has tons of popular recipes already created for you to choose from, making it easy to get started.

To learn more and to get started with Ifttt, go to http://ifttt.com

Spreaker is a fun and simple way to broadcast your live audio updates and share them with your friends. Become a reporter or sports commentator, or simply broadcast from your favorite live events. Join the hundreds of thousands of people that are sharing their ideas on Spreaker every day. Enjoy a multitude of podcasts and live broadcasts created by people from all over the world. Spreaker is a new way of communicating, and is easy and intuitive. Spreaker is compatible with all the latest iPhone and iPod Touch, and Android.

Find out more about Spreaker at http://www.spreaker.com

Sunkast’s pick: Elpis

Elpis is a free and open source Pandora client for Microsoft Windows. It was created to provide a simple, lightweight and seamless way to enjoy music through Pandora while freeing you from the confines of a web browser and integrating into the desktop. Elpis features all of the functions you would expect. View, sort, and select stations. Play, pause and skip. Rate songs thumbs up or down. Plus Elpis has media key support, and system tray notifications with song info. One of the best features is the automatic reconnect when a session times out. No more having to click the “Are you still listening” button.

For a full list of features and to download Elpis, go to http://www.adamhaile.net/projects/elpis/

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