Essential information on podcasting

Podcasting

Podcasting is a way of subscribing to a series of video and/or audio content from a website.

Once you have signed up for the malariahotspots podcast, for example, the latest installment will automatically become available for you to view or listen to on your computer. This can then be put onto your mp3 player if you wish.

All you need to sign up is an internet connection and a free piece of software. Follow our simple guide below to subscribe: 

1. Download your podcast software

There are various kinds of podcast software available. Some of the most popular are:

• iTunes
• Juice
• Doppler

Each of these web sites will tell you how to download their software. This software is usually free.

2. Subscribe to the malariahotspots podcast

If you are using iTunes, simply click on this link and the audio will automatically start downloading in the software.

If you are using an alternate piece of software, you will need to add the address of the podcast to your software. For the Jane Chiodini's Travel Tips, this is:

Simply copy and paste this into your podcast software where it says 'Subscribe to a podcast'.