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How to edit an MP3 audio file

25 Nov 2009 5:13 PM

Do you have a song or voice recording that you wish you could trim down or cut out just the part you want? Here's what you need to know to open up and edit an MP3 file.
How to set-up an iPod Nano

13 Nov 2009 10:25 AM

If you've just got your first iPod Nano, this video and slideshow tutorial will help you through the process of setting it up and syncing it with media from your computer.
iTunes 9: A photo tour

10 Sep 2009 9:47 AM

The new iTunes, version 9, has an improved overall look that is a bit cleaner and more polished.
Create Smart Playlists in iTunes

22 Jul 2009 11:27 AM

Smart Playlists can be used to quickly create genre playlists, sort out your least favourite tracks or keep your kid's insipid music from infecting your iPhone.
Top 5 free iPhone music applications

15 Jul 2009 11:56 AM

CNET editors round up the five best music applications that you can get for the iPhone or iPod Touch without spending a dime.
Why iPod Touch owners should upgrade their software to OS 3.0

23 Jun 2009 10:21 AM

This slideshow highlights some of the less-appreciated media improvements in iPhone OS 3.0. So whether you own an iPhone or iPod Touch, it's worth making the software upgrade.
How to export song lists from iTunes

15 Jun 2009 4:28 PM

If you're itching to email a playlist to a friend, we'll show you how to break your library data out of iTunes as a tab-separated list, PDF file or web database in this slideshow tutorial.
Move your iTunes library to an external hard drive

26 May 2009 3:31 PM

If you're an iTunes user whose appetite for music, movies and podcasts is outstripping the capacity of your computer, it might be a good time to think about offloading that library to an external hard drive.
Know your digital audio formats

13 May 2009 12:29 PM

Confused about digital audio formats? Get to know some of the common digital audio formats on your computer and learn how to identify them.
Getting started with podcasts in iTunes

27 Apr 2009 5:21 PM

Podcasts are free, instantly available, ready to take on the go, and offer some of the best entertainment and journalism in the world. If you're new to the idea of podcasts, or never quite got the hang of them, there's never been a better time to get started.

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Reviews

Apple iTunes 9

iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

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Apple iTunes 8

Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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Slacker Web Player

If you want good music — right now, with minimal effort, wherever you are (so long as you have an Internet connection) — there's no reason not to take the Slacker Web Player for a spin.

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