Jay's Saving Your Money

I was thinking the same thing that you are probably thinking right now. How can this be possible? How am I going to get all this free media entertainment in the first place? In the second place, I do not want to watch it on a tiny screen. The Ipod Touch and IPhone's both have the same sized screen, only one is a phone. 

I can understand these thoughts that you may be thinking this very moment. However, I do want you to continue to read and hear me out. What is five minutes of your time if it will teach you how to save money for years to come? They say to teach a man to fish, right?


If you follow this blog then you will notice a previous article that talks about jailbreaking the IPod Touch. (Click that link to see that article) This is a requirement to setting up the applications that I will be discussing. Jailbreaking the device opens up the possibilities that are available to the owner. Once you get your hands on the Icy or Cydia installers then you will need to look up IPocket T.V. and download it. This is so great because it allows the user to download movies that are made in the .MP4 format. (All PSP movies will play on the IPod Touch or the IPhone.) The builder of this application in discussion host the movies and we just copy or check them out. He accepts donations, but it is still free. I do not know if he will continue to post the movies and television episodes if he does not get his donation mark...

So if you follow these directions and find this application then you will be half of the way to full time media entertainment for free via your IPod Touch or IPhone acting as your filter. I have weighed the options of losing my IPod Touch or IPhone -VS- Losing all the files on my more expensive computer. I do want my readers to know and understand that there are risks involved with everything, and that is why I created this blog. I test the features discussed and prove their legitimcy. Then I post my results here and you guys have the first hand reviews of the programs that are in high demand right now.

Now the only problem is getting the IPod movie from IPocketTV onto a bigger screen. You may be thinking that it will involve some decent computer skills or hacking. You may also be thinking that this is a waste of time because the resolution will be worse once it gets blown up. People, you are correct with the thought process, however there are ways to keep the same quality and not have any special hacking skills.

I will be writing another article on how to get your IPod onto your Television. Check back often to see how else Jay's Saving Your Money!

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So you may be wondering how to jailbreak your new Ipod Touch 2nd Generation. I can help you with that information by posting the steps that I took. These steps will cut out the research time that was involved in trying to figure this thing out. (Not to mention that you will not have to randomly download a ton of viruses trying to get the correct software for this procedure.)

So step one will be to make certain that you have the correct software already installed on your Ipod Touch. The reason that I say this is because there is no way to jailbreak the latest software as of yet. So, if you want the capabilities of the free applications and media then you will need to have a slightly older version of Ipod Touch. It's not like the newest version is much better. Technology is evolving rapidly and sometimes the newest version is already outdated!

So to figure out what version of the Ipod Touch software that you are running is to plug it into your computer. If you do not have the sync cables then you will need to find some. I recently bought all new cables off of Amazon.com. Check here for a cheap set of Ipod cables.  I believe that that link will get you cables for around $5 dollars.

Alright so you have connected your Ipod Touch 2nd Gen. to your computer. Now open up ITunes or download the latest version from here. With the most updated version of ITunes and an Ipod Touch synced to the computer you will be able to find out more about your device. On the left hand side of the ITunes program search for the "Devices" tab. If you have one then you have your IPod correctly synced to ITunes. If not, then you will need to unplug and re-install the ITunes software. Yes this can be irritating if things do not work out smoothly the first time, however once you get your IPod Touch unlocked or jail broken you will be thanking the stars!

If you can tell what version that you have then and only then can you precede,. and I say this because you can mess up your device with installing the wrong Jailbreak software. I feel like this is a good a time as any to disclaim the fact that if you mess up your IPod Touch it is at your own doing. I am writing a guideline on how to do this yourself and save money. I do not claim to be the leading expert in this field.


The video at the top of the screen is the very video that I watched to get my IPod Touch 2nd generation working as a jailbroken device. All the steps above are to get you ready to follow the steps in the video. Please watch and if you need any help leave me comments and I will do my best to help you.

The next article will be discussing how to utilize the IPod Touch for your media entertainment and how to cut the cable company out of your life for good! Good luck with your jailbreaking and I hope that things work out well for you. This was just another example of how Jay's Saving Your Money!

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Apple IPod Touch : Modern day advanced technology right in the palm of your hand.

As always this blog discusses ways to utilize existing services to save money or how to save money with minor or small investments. The IPod Touch is such a great investment that I will be writing separate articles discussing the highlights of this outline. Keep checking back frequently as the next topic of discussion will be how to watch free T.V. on your IPod and on your regular T.V. screen.

No matter how you say it: Apple, Ipod, Ipod Touch, Ipod Touch 2g, Jailbreak, Jailbroken Ipod Touch, Movies, Music, Save Money Ipod, or Iphone possiblities. I am here for you!
 

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This blog is about an obvious conclusion to saving on gas for your everyday expenditures. The simple soultion to save the most on gas is to just not use it. Buy a bike and ride to where you need to. However, most of reading this posting are not going to just give up your vehicle nor are you going to just stop using gas. So, I have put together a few gas pinching tips that will save you thousands of dollars on hundreds of gallons of gas over your lifetime.


The government recently has been trying to jumpstart the economy. Obama has been issuing money left and right to people with no discrimination. He is trying to get mothers to go back to school, he issues a homebuyer loan that practically gives the receipient about 8,000 dollars, and he recently issued a huge sum to be paid for "clunkers". I know many people that have traded in their junker cars and got a brand new or like new car for a steal, financially speaking.


The reason why this may help a person to save money is because the cars are newer models. The car industry has taken a turn for the better. What I mean is that we will see cars getting higher Miles Per Gallon straight out of the factory. By trading in your junker and then getting into a newer car a person would be saving the environment and gaining about 10-20 additional miles per gallon. 


A very simple solution is to check your fluids and make sure that they are at the correct levels. Do not make your car have to strain or over work to get to your destination. There is no actual proof that if your car stresses that it uses more gas, but it is a logical assumption in my opinion.


Another super easy way to save on gas is to correct the tire pressure in your tires. Having the recommended pounds of pressure will help to improve your gas miles. Having too much and too little can prove to be devastating to your gas tank over the course of a year or two.


Also buy and use radial ply tires, they will last longer with the correct tire pressure. These particular tires will also alert the consumer when the tire needs to be replaced. There are obvious signs and signals that come from the tires just before they will blow out. There may be rough driving, a bulge in the tire to one side, or the entire car may feel like one tire is flat somewhere. These warning signals can be a great asset to know about when you are driving around town. Especially if your about to get on the interstate and your car starts shaking! 


Get a wheel alignment to better your gas miles. I am not quite sure how this one exactly plays into the savings, but I know that many local mechanics have recommended doing this procedure. I know that I did save maybe an extra mile or two per gallon. Which is not bad in the long run or when you are standing back looking at the bigger picture.


An Oxygen sensor that needs to be replaced in your vehicle will distort the MPG that you are used to getting. I was getting 14 MPG in my 1997 Ford Ranger. I replaced the oxygen sensor and then the miles per gallon shot up to over 20 in the city! On the highway I save even more gas miles.


When to use and when not to use the airconditioner a vital piece of knowledge to have. It is a logical rule of thumb that should be applied to all people. If your car is flying down the road at speeds of greater then 60 MPH then you should roll up the windows and crank on the airconditioner. The wind drag on the car with the windows at high speeds will outweigh running the A/C. However, if you are slowly driving or are driving within the city a person should roll down the windows. The airconditioner's pull from the gas is greater then the drag resistance on the car. 

You maybe thinking..."The wind will mess up my look/hair/outfit/ (Insert your excuse here) so I can not ride around town with the windows down."

Even if you can apply this trick only once a week you would still save on the cost of gas. Not only would we all be doing our part to save the environment, by cutting back on natural resource consumption, but we would be saving money in the process. If the population of America could apply this trick to their everyday driving for the course of a week America would save millions of dollars. Now lets say that it only saved you 2-3 miles per gallon that week total. 

Take the current population of America (304,059,724) and multiply that by 2-3 miles saved. On a minimum the United States would save 608,119,448 miles. 
On a maximum we would save 912,179,172 miles.

Now take those numbers and divide it by an average of 15 miles to the gallon. (Yeah, this is a low baller, but I am just trying to get a point across.) This part will tell you how many gallons of gas that the USA saved, which is 40,541,296.50 - 60,811,944.80

Ok, let us go one step further and figure out how much money that America just saved in that WEEK. Let us say that gas is roughly $2.00 a gallon, and we all know that is has not been two dollars forever. However, I am just getting my point accross so just bare with me and keep reading. Take your $2.00 per gallong and multiply that by your minimum and your maximum...

America saved roughly 81 - 121 million dollars that week. Oh my, that is a ton of money to be saving just by moving your car window up and down! Think about how much money we all would save in a year or over a decade...

If your car is sitting idle for longer then a minute then shut it off. If your car is on and sitting in park for longer then a minute then you are wasting gas. If you shut if off and turn it back on for the long waits then you will burn less gas. Be careful to not waste your battery listening to the radio, because I have done that.


Use cruise control when taking long trips. The more that you accelerate on the gas pedal the more gas you dump into the engine to make it go faster. This applies to city driving as well. I think we all know that guy that pretends that he is racing you at the red light. Once the stoplight turns green they peel out across the stop line on the street and proceed to drive as fast as Nascar drivers. Having a heavy lead foot will cause you to open up your throttle on your car and force feed it gas. Usually speeding or quick acceleration is not a good idea when a person is trying to save money on gas.


Using the breaks too much can be just as bad as a lead foot. Ridding your breaks not only will wear out your pads and disc's, but it will make your MPG worse. As with anything there is a happy medium that you will feel comfortable with. I personally try to never touch the breaks, but I use them when it is necessary. I mainly coast along at the speed limit and when people slow down I take my foot away from the gas pedal. A person could be surprised to find out how much this can save your wallet in the long haul.


Reduce your weight in the vehicle that you are using. If you use your truck for work purposes then it may be to your benefit to take the ladders off of your truck at night and leave them on the job site. Dragging around unnecessary weight will greatly reduce your MPG. Having a full trunk of junk in your car can help to reduce your miles. Take out the crap out of your trunk and use it when you need to. Do not use it as extra storage on a daily basis.


If you have a garage attached to your home then use it. Especially if you live anywhere North where it gets cold during the winter months. Generally when an engine is cold in the morning it will get terrible gas mileage. So by parking your car overnight in a garage you will defeat the cold start miles problem. Some of you guys have a remote starter on your car. Use it, and let your car run up for the first five to ten minutes before using it.

No Matter How You Say It: Easy ways to save money for gas, how to save gas during this economy, How to Save Gas Everywhere, Save Money On Gas, simple ways to maximize your gas, Ways to save gas during the recession. I am here to help you!

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You have probably heard about Skype before. About 15 million people use it daily as their means of communication. Small business use Skype over regular land line communication. Skype has many features that your home phone simply does not have. Not to mention that Time.com rated Skype within the top 50 best websites to visit this year!


Skype brings to the world cheap and affordable packages. If you are calling here within the United States there is a package for only $3.00 a month. Yeah, that is pretty cheap when compared to what the phone companies are charging. Skype also allows a person to pre-pay their account. They make it pretty easy to pay them.


With your $3.00 package you will need to purchase an additional number package. This can cost you $18.00 dollars ever 90 days. A person could also just buy the number up for an entire year and save almost half of the money it would cost by doing it in 90 day increments.


There are cheaper solutions then Skype, but Skype packs such a punch that it has made my top ten list for communication devices. I currently do not have a land line ran to my home. I use Skype services as my primary source of home phone calling.


Some of the features to expect from Skype are the basics. The typical things that all your other phones can do  like voice mail, text messaging, call forwarding, call history, and a nice contact list. Skype also brings to the table face to face communication. This is where your regular phone just does not cut it. By using the webcam that you have a person could call someone else with a web camera and proceed from there. A lot of small and large business are using Skype services for conference calls to cut back and save money.


Skype users can communicate for free as well. So, if all of America were to switch over to Skype as their primary source of communication then nobody would have to pay a dime to the phone companies or even to Skype itself. That is a pretty cool thought, and now all I have to do is convert every person in America. I bet that wont be hard... 


People can also play games with each other via the Skype applications. You can use voice recorder so that everything that is spoken gets recorded. Guys and Gals can utilize Skype to find out if the other is cheating on them. Or parents find out exactly what your kids are really planning to do tonight!


Skype is always growing in the number of users every day. Skype is always growing in the number of applications that they provide. Skype is integrated into many new laptops right off the shelves. Not to mention that they have their own phone products to help enhance the user experience. You can even download Skype to your IPhone or Windows Mobile phone and use it wherever you can get WIFI for free.


All in all, Skype is a great system that everybody should at least try out once. If you do decide to try it and do not like it then just delete it from your system. It is that simple. What have you got to lose? Nothing, you can only save your money!


Yet another example as how Jay's Saving Your Money! If you liked what I had to say then forward this post to a friend that could use the information. Thanks guys for reading, check back again for more ways to save your money during the recession.

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