Weekly Report & Reflection Post #11

I had a lot of difficulty this week exploring podcasts. I was hoping to use the Garage Band application as it is produced by the apple store and is a safe tool to download, but it cost $6.99. As I did not want to spend that money on a tool I wasn't sure if I would use, I downloaded Audacity, which I was worried about because it wasn't from an identified developer and could potentially be harmful to my computer. After downloading it, I found that you could not stop record and begin on the same track. Being my first time creating a podcast, I had to try a few times before I was able to properly record and explain my experiences accurately. Once I finished, I had two files within audacity that I combined together to create my finished file. 

I saved the file under two different formats: MP3 and WAV. Neither of these files are compatible with the blogger tool, and as of yet I have not found a way to upload them. I was not immediately able to download the MP3 file, I had to download an additional application to my computer from an unidentified developer. In order to have an html embed code, I must host the file on a separate website and then create the embed code from there. There are no instructions on how to do this so I am unsure of how to proceed. If anyone has some advice for me that would be greatly appreciated. 

I don't think I will be using the Audacity tool moving forward. I don't like the applications interface, and I'm not sure what I would use it for. It seems like I could use the audio recorder on my phone much more easily and I would not have to use downloaded software. 

This week on my Feedly Reader I noticed an article about Brock hosting a free tax clinic! I have never done my own taxes before, and a resource at Brock to guide me through the process is definitely useful. Check it out if, like me, you might need some help in the tax department!