MP3 player how-tos

  • Set up an Apple iPod Touch

    06 Nov 2009 10:10 AM

    Learn how to configure an iPod Touch using Apple's iTunes software, and get tips on using the Touch's email, Wi-Fi and parental controls.

  • What is an FM modulator?

    24 Sep 2009 4:49 PM

    Want sweet iPod tunes in your car, but don't want the static and tinny sound generated by many FM transmitters? There is another way and it doesn't involve an expensive new sound system.

  • Please Explain: AMOLED

    21 Sep 2009 4:12 PM

    The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.

  • Making sense of digital video files

    01 Sep 2009 11:53 AM

    CNET's Donald Bell helps make sense of the confusing world of digital video file formats and explains some common terms and concepts.

  • Do more with Last.fm

    21 Aug 2009 4:04 PM

    Learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of internet streaming music service Last.fm.

  • Convert your videos for the iPhone or iPod for free

    16 Jul 2009 1:40 PM

    Brian Tong shows you some free programs that can be used to take all your videos and move them to your iPhone or iPod.

  • Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

    02 Jul 2009 12:15 PM

    Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.

  • TuneUp your iTunes music library

    20 May 2009 11:34 AM

    Does your iTunes library have lots of songs with missing tags and cover art? TuneUp Companion is a plug-in for iTunes that does all the tedious tagging and cover art retrieval work for you.

  • Print your own CD cover in iTunes

    06 May 2009 2:49 PM

    Brian Tong shows you how to take your album art and make a custom CD cover in iTunes.

  • Get songs and playlists off the iPhone

    23 Apr 2009 4:16 PM

    It's easy to get songs on to an iPhone; it's notoriously hard to get them off. Whenever you plug someone else's iPhone or iPod into a computer, iTunes wants to erase everything on that player. Here's an easy way to get your songs and videos off your iPhone.

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Reviews

  • Laser DVBT-MP32 Multimedia Plus

    It's not the prettiest PMP on the block, but the inclusion of digital TV support makes the MP32 a great little gadget.

  • Philips SHL8800

    The funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 15 - 24,000 Hz, 107db

  • Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.