Is there software that can download streaming audio and video?
There is. Applian Technologies (applian.com) sells programs that can record streaming content — stuff that you can play online, but not download. For your needs, the $49.95 Replay A/V may be the best choice. It lets you record audio and video streamed in either Windows Media or Real format. You can record Internet radio and TV, audio and video clips, even podcasts. And it can automatically record scheduled programs. About the only thing you can’t record is content protected by digital rights management, which limits the distribution of audio and video that has been purchased online and downloaded. You can try Replay A/V for free, and you should — just to make sure it works for what you have in mind. Q: I recently purchased a Pocket PC device that has built-in Bluetooth. I’d like to be able to transfer data wirelessly between the Pocket PC and my desktop computer, but the computer doesn’t have Bluetooth. How easy is it to add that capability, and how much does it cost? A: It’s both ea
