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What are podcasts?
A podcast is an audio or video file that is distributed on the Internet. Some podcasts serve as entertainment, such as TV show episodes, cartoons, or the latest music. Other podcasts offer training, “how-to” overviews, step-by-step demonstrations, and tutorials on a particular subject. Much of this content is produced and shared by people just like you.
Unlike multimedia files that you download or stream to your computer one file at a time, podcasts can part of a series whose “episodes” can be downloaded on a schedule and automatically updated if the content changes. Subscribing to podcasts is an easy way to keep track of new content from your favorite authors. Subscriptions also let you discover new content that covers a variety of subjects that may be of interest to you.
The name “podcast” derives from the combination of the terms “iPod” (one of the first portable media players) and “broadcast.” While you can watch podcasts on your computer like any other Web video or audio file, most people enjoy podcasts on their portable media players, like the Zune or the iPod. Think of podcasts as downloadable TV or radio shows that you can watch or listen to no matter where you are.
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