Tech Support
How to Download and Listen to Recordings
If you have never downloaded music or audio files from a website before, you may need some help using this site.
Every computer is diferent! These instructions may not work for everyone. If you generally have difficulty using computers or the internet, you might need to get help more help. If you read these instructions and are still unable to download – please come to Tubten Kunga Center and ask for assistance.
If you are not very experienced with computers, you may want to install this free program to help you listen: Quicktime
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Frequently asked questions
Q: Where are the recordings? I can’t find any recordings to download!
A: There are several locations: Click on any of the following tabs above: Beginners, Geshe Konchog, Guest Teachers, and the Members area. On those pages, you will find links to lectures, or to categories of lectures. The links to download files are usually blue in color and underlined like this.
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Q: Help! I found some recordings but I have no idea how to listen to them!
A: Follow the instructions below, entitled “Easy Download Method”. Although we have tried to make this website as simple and user-friendly as possible, downloading audio recordings does require intermediate-level computer skills. You may want to ask a friend to help you go through the instructions.
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Q: What is a “blogroll”?
A: That is just another word for “Links”. By clicking the link below “blogroll” you will be taken back to the Tubten Kunga Center main website.
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Easy Download Method
Step 1: Browse through the site and find a class that interests you.
Step 2: Notice that the name of the class is blue and underlined, Like this. That is a link to an audio file.
Step 3: Place your mouse over the blue text. The underline will dissapear.
Step 4: What happens next depends on how your computer is set up. Either of these things might occur:
- The class recording just starts to play: Just listen and enjoy! Note: It may take a moment for the class to start, especially if you have a slow internet connection.
- The class recording does not play, and a box appears that asks you to save the file: On some computers, the recording will not play automatically. Instead, you will be prompted to save the file to your hard-drive first.
- When you click on the class name, a box will appear that says something like: “Do you want to save this file?” and you will have the option to “Save” or “Cancel”.
- Click Save. You will see another window open and you must select where on your hard-drive you want this file to live. If you don’t know where, just click “Desktop”. Then, click “Save”.
- It may take a while for the file to download. When it is finished, you will see a button that says “Open”. Click that, and the recording will start to play!
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Try it out!
See if you can follow the instructions and listen this file:
Lam Rim Class 8: Lam Rim Overview
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