Playback by Yazsoft Review

Playback by Yazsoft

So, since my computer was converted into a Mac, I can no longer use a program called TVersity to stream my media from my computer to my Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.  Looking for alternatives on a Mac are hard, because there are lots to choose from, and some have issues while others don't.  Well, the one I stumbled upon that works very well is called Playback, and I LOVE IT!  First off, it's very simple to setup, it automatically selects your Videos, Music, and Photo Folders, but also allows you to select other directories, which some streamers don't allow, and that is annoying when you can't do that!  Because I have my media stored on an external 3TB at the moment, through USB 3.0, but after selecting my directories, and launching Playback, it showed up on my Xbox 360, and I was able to stream an episode of Arrested Development, with no lag, no syncing issues with the audio, everything worked just fine!

So, for an alternative to TVersity, I say that Playback by Yazsoft is my pick, because it's a whole lot simpler then TVersity, and very easy to use!

A Little Research

So I did a little research to see if they have a YSA Ward near where I'd be living.  I guess the only one is YSA Fullerton, which is 8 miles away... Hopefully I run into someone there that's a member that has a car, because I don't think the Cast Members bus goes there.

More info on the Disney Internship.

So I got another email stating that I had to fill out some information, which I did, but then it said that I had 10 days since the reading of the email to pay for first months rent and utilities (which was $860). I wanted to make the money over the summer, but they wouldn't let me do that, and didn't have a minimum fee to just pay.

So thanks to Dad, which I'm really thankful for, he has paid the fee, and I'll just be paying him back over the summer! My boss and I, went over new goals to set to prepare me for the Internship. First, we're concentrating on school, to make sure I pass this MIS Class. Then in the summer, I'm going to start working 6 hour shifts, and then have me up to 8 hour shifts by July.

Oh and the date that I leave is Wednesday the 22nd of August, then I come back Jan 5th, 2013.

Pretty exciting!

I got into the Disney College Program!

So, I got a call today from Disney, and they want me to come work at the Park in California! I tried applying last year for the Florida one, but didn't get into, and I heard that they needed more people at the California one, because a friend of mine use to work there, and said staff was running low.

But ya, I'm REALLY excited! I'll find out what my role is going to be by no longer then August 10th. Your role is basically the job you will be doing.

First things first though, I need to save up to $860 to pay for the first months rent and utilities, and then the rest is paid for. They just take it right out of your paycheck so you don't need to worry about it. And it's a Paid Internship, so I will be getting paid while working down there!

Some have asked me if I can really do this, since I've had trouble in the past with jobs, but I think I've come a long way since my previous work history (besides the 2 days I missed at DI), but I really think this would be a good opportunity for me.

And I think he said I would have to leave August 24th or something like that, so we'll be seeing what will be happening in the next few months!

Gonna give this a shot

Have you heard about the $5 Savings Plan? It's an ide

a that's been circulating in the blogosphere for awhile, so I thought I'd see if any of you have tried it. What I like about it is that it seems like a relatively painless way to save, and yet could add up to pretty substantial savings over the course of a year. Who knows, you may be able to use it to pay for your Christmas gifts later on this year!

Here's how the $5 Savings Plan works: Whenever a $5 bill comes into your possession, you save it in a special jar or envelope. Over time, they will add up. The more you incorporate using cash into your spending habits, the more you will save (if you're a credit card user, you won't save as much).

Have you tried the $5 Savings Plan or another similar savings method? How did it work for you?

Everything is going good with me! I now work 8-12 at D.I. and it makes it easier for me. And classes are going well, I've got a 99% in my MIS Class!

I think I'm going private as well!

I don't want just anyone viewing my blog... mostly just family, so if you want to be on the list let me know! I'll probably just send emails out to the family, but if anyone else wants in, let me know!

Thanks!

I'm dropping the poundage... Now to exercise!

Yup, not even 2 months ago, I was at 294, and today I weighed myself, with my wallet and keys and phone still in my pocket, and I'm at 259! Dad asked if I had a goal, and I said that I didn't, and then he mentioned I should set one, so I'm going for 230. So, 29 lbs. more to go!

Pretty happy with myself... I've had a few occasions of the sugar (not candy, just a few Mtn Dews), but I'm doing well. Just need ideas for foods to eat, especially for breakfast?!

If anyone has any suggestions of cereals (not Cherrios or Raisin Bran, I'm sick of that stuff now), that would be my favorite choice since it's easy to do in the mornings before I go to work.

But ya, that's what's going on!