Whether it’s uploading and sharing photos or downloading new music, there are definitely some key websites you need to have in your favourites. Here are our top five picks of the essential sites we use all the time to make life that little bit easier (and more fun!)…
Of course to really get the most out of your net experience you’ve got to have broadband…ever tried watching a video on YouTube using dial up? It kind of kills the experience!
Whether you want to shop online or stream music, you’ll find the whole process much less frustrating if you have a speedy internet connection. Click here find out about the services offered by Xtra Broadband. Favourite Site for Video: YouTube If you want to watch videos online then YouTube should be your first stop. Featuring everything from the weird and wonderful to the classic and kitschy this really is a one stop shop for all your viewing requirements. Be warned though, once you start browsing you will quickly find yourself addicted! Of course you can also upload your own content to the site and experience 15 seconds of fame for yourself. Also worth checking out…Yahoo!Xtra, Apple Trailers
Favourite Site for Photos: Facebook If you’ve had a digital camera for a while then your computer probably has folders and folders of photos. If you don’t often get them printed out then you could lose all your memories if your computer suddenly dies or your laptop gets stolen. Backing up those precious pictures is essential, which is where sites like Facebook (which is also a networking site) come in. You can upload unlimited photos and share them with your friends, plus it’s great peace of mind knowing your pics are safely stored online. Also worth checking out… Photobucket, Flickr
Favourite Site for Music Downloads: iTunes The iTunes music store finally opened in NZ last year and this is a great place to buy your digital songs. Buying digital music can be a much cheaper option than buying CDs, especially if there are only one or two tracks off an album you like. iTunes is easy to browse and has an impressive array of music across all the genres. You can listen to a short segment of a song before you buy it, which is helpful if you’re not sure exactly which track you’re after. Also worth checking out…digiRAMA, Amplifier
Favourite Site for Shopping: ASOS The great thing about the internet is the world of online shopping it opens up. No longer does purchasing from those overseas chains and designers mean a plane ride to the other side of the world, now you can let your mouse do the hard yards and bring home the bargains. UK based ASOS is great for up-to-the-minute celebrity inspired fashion and even once you make the conversion from pounds, the prices are still pretty reasonable. Just make sure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself in for in terms of shipping charges and import taxes. Also worth checking out…nzgirl(of course!) eBay
Favourite Site for Radio Streaming: ZM Online Does your boss insist on playing country music hits day after day? Or maybe your flatmate likes to crank out his hip hop CDs at full blast. Or there’s one CD that plays on repeat day in, day out where you work. If other people’s music is getting you down then the internet is your saviour. Search the world for a radio station you love then stream it through your computer speakers or a pair of headphones. Local station ZM’s website is great as it has heaps of added extras like videos and gossip, along with podcasts you can download. Also worth checking out…95bFM, GeorgeFM
new music, there are definitely some key websites you need to have in your favourites. Here are our top five picks of the essential sites we use all the time to make life that little bit easier (and more fun!)…
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Favourite Site for Music Downloads: 
The great thing about the internet is the world of online shopping it opens up. No longer does purchasing from those overseas chains and designers mean a plane ride to the other side of the world, now you can let your mouse do the hard yards and bring home the bargains. UK based ASOS is great for up-to-the-minute celebrity inspired fashion and even once you make the conversion from pounds, the prices are still pretty reasonable. Just make sure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself in for in terms of shipping charges and import taxes.
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