Software - Music - Help & How-to
How to split audio tracks
This tutorial can help you split music and audio books into shorter tracks for your convenient listening pleasure.
How to record streaming audio
Many online music sites prefer to stream songs rather than serving them up as downloadable files. Here's a free way to record the audio as MP3s.
TuneUp Companion cleans up iTunes
TuneUp Companion is an iTunes plug-in that helps you analyse and clean up a messy library in a fraction of the time it would take to do manually.
Learn to rock with GarageBand
Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.
How to rip audio from concert DVDs
There are many ways to rip audio from a live concert DVD so you can listen to the songs on your iPod, but here are two that are free and both Mac and PC compatible.
Moving your iTunes library from PC to Mac
Here's a relatively painless method to bring your iTunes library with you when you switch from PC to Mac.
Podcasting: Sound like a pro
Learn the basic audio editing techniques necessary to achieve a professional edge to your podcast.
How to make your music sound better
From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.
Print labels for CDs and DVDs
Spruce up those boring white labels on the CD/DVD you burn for fun or profit, with easy to use CD labelling software.
Create and share your playlists in iTunes
iTunes makes it easy to create and share your favourite tunes with anyone who's using the same local network as you. Here's a quick tutorial to show you how it's done.
Add SmartArt to your Excel 2007 spreadsheet
SmartArt is a great new feature of Microsoft Office 2007 that lets you quickly add colour and emphasis to your documents.
Master your MP3s with Audacity
Learn how to tweak your audio files for podcasts, Web pages, or ringtones in just six easy steps.
Throw the ultimate dance party
Start with whiz-bang DJ software, ladle on some thumping MP3s, top with small, intense speakers, and voilá! You've got your own dance party.
Make a custom mix CD
Creating a custom mix of music for yourself or your friends is a long-standing tradition most music fans have tried at least once. We show you how to create a basic mix; make tweaks and edits to songs; and design an eye-catching cover.
Lost: Finding the missing in iTunes
If you reorganise the music on your hard drive, iTunes will lose sight of your tracks and never play them again. We show you how to find the missing songs.
DIY: Archiving your digital media
CNET shows you how to archive your digital media.
Convert video for your portable video player
Trying to get caught up with the new personal video player craze? Read on to learn how to watch all your videos in your hands.
DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player
We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.
DIY: How to convert video for the iPod
While the Apple iPod isn't the first portable device to support digital video playback, it's probably the one device that will push portable video into the mainstream.
DIY: Top iTunes add-ons
There's no disputing that iTunes boasts an excellent feature set right out of the installation package. However, if you really plan to stretch its powers to the max, you may want to think about downloading a few third-party applications.
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