How to create ringtones for your iPhone

How to create ringtones for your iPhone from existing songs in iTunes.

Note: Following instructions and folder paths were done using Windows XP.

· Go to Start>Control Panel>Folder Options>View

· Make sure “Hide extensions for known file types” is not selected.

· Open iTunes

· Go to Edit>Preferences>Import Settings…

· Import Using “AAC Encoder”

· Select “OK” to close Import Settings window

· Select “OK” to close Preferences window

· Search for the song you want to create a ringtone for under the “Music” tab.

· Right click on the song you want to use as a ringtone and select “Get Info>Options”

· Select the “Start Time” and put the time you want to start for a ringtone (such a verse or chorus line) and add 30 seconds from the Start Time and put that time in the “Stop Time” field

· Select “OK”

· Right click on the song and select “Create AAC Version”

· You will now see two versions of the song: the full version and the 30 second version.

· Go to My Documents>My Music>iTunes>iTunes Music>Artist Name>Album Name

· Select the song you just created and hit “F2” to change the file type from “m4a” to “m4r”

· It will ask you if you want to change a file name extension. Select “Yes”

· Your file name will have a .m4r file extension.

· Double click the file and it will open in iTunes in the Ringtones folder and play just the time frame you selected in the Start and Stop Time of Get Info.

Next time you sync your iPhone the ringtone you just created will be on there.

Enjoy!

-Chad

New iPhone3G

I know this is not breaking news about the new iPhone3G, but I saw a funny comic about people that already have an iPhone and are getting a new one (like me). This is kind of how I am feeling, but I am going to sell my current one. =)

I do not have ADD…ohh shiny!

Check out Extralife Comics.

-Chad

Twitter

Check me out on Twitter. I have been using that a whole lot more since I have found the wonders of Twinkle!! Posting takes all of 2 secs from the Twinkle interface on the iPhone. It is wonderful!! =)

-Chad

You feeling lucky?!

Google had an “I’m Feeling Lucky” option when scheduling items in Google Calendar. Here is one that I created. I think that I got pretty lucky on this one. =o)

-Chad

(Ok, a big Google fan boy) =)

Google Wake Up Kit

Ok, I saw this one and thought it was hilarious. It’s the new Google Wake Up Kit!

(I swear I am not a Google fan boy…ok maybe a little)

-Chad
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Just launched!

Wake yourself up with our new Google Wake Up Kit!
Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? We do, too. In fact this problem became so serious at times that it sometimes resulted in lacklustre attendance at team meetings. To help solve the problem we’ve created an innovative solution called the Google Wake Up Kit.

“I could never wake up on time to get to our team meetings. But thanks to the new Google Wake Up Kit, I’m always on time now!”
Pedro C.

In combination with the kit, you can receive a new type of notification from Google Calendar, called the “wake up” notification. This notification is relentless in ensuring your timely awakening from restful slumber.

The “wake up” notification uses several progressively more annoying alerts to wake you up. First it will send an SMS message to your phone. If that fails, more coercive means will be used. The kit includes an industrial-sized bucket and is designed to be connected to your water main for automatic filling. In addition, a bed-flipping device is included for forceful removal from your sleeping quarters. Learn more