John C. Dvorak: If you want to convert a video to an audio file, get a free copy of Audacity.
Adam Curry: Oh, that’s your tip?
John C. Dvorak: No, it’s not my main tip. It’s a pre-tip.
Adam Curry: A pre-tip? Okay, go on.
John C. Dvorak: With Audacity, you’ll need to adjust the settings a little bit, but it can record system audio. Just play a video, hit the record button, and Audacity will capture whatever is playing, turning it into an audio file. Then, you can tweak the file as needed.
Adam Curry: I don’t really understand the tip. It’s a bit unclear to me.
John C. Dvorak: He wanted to know how to create audio files on his computer. That’s what I’m recommending.
Adam Curry: Okay, but you didn’t fully explain how to do it. You need to set the output to the input, right?
John C. Dvorak: Yes, I said it can be a bit tricky. You’ll need to change some settings to make it work, but it will record the system sound. I’m not going to go into every detail—these are tips, not tutorials.