Every computer has the ability to record audio by downloading some of the free open source audio recording/editing programs available on the Net. For a small amount of money, one can also purchase some handy applications. Here I will explain what some of these programs are, where to find them, and a bit on how to set them up for your computer. Please contact me if you have any problems using these programs.
I also recommend using Xinha Here! which is a great text editor which can be used for any text input box on the Net. It will enhance your text descriptions for your audio as well as enable you to easily add links. Definately a must have tool.
GarageBand is a fairly intuitive software for audio recording and editing. To open some files, open a new project then drag and drop files into it. They may not open if you go to file > open. Here are three screencasts to help you get started.
WireTap Pro is an all purpose audio recording software. It is $19 and is for Mac computers. Click Here for the Homepage.
Audacity is a free cross platform audio recording/editing program. You may Click Here for the download. See my Audacity editing tutorial under Audio Editing
Skype is great for computer telephony. It is just now starting to offer recording ability which will cut out the need other software to record both sides of telephony calls, webcasts, and skypecasts. And its free!
Ecamm - is a good mac recording software specifically suited for recording Skype calls. Ecamm also has a multitude of products for telephony and/or video conferencing. One product called iGlasses is great for working with iSight.
gCast- video email conferencing program. You can record directly to your podcast