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  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.

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  iTunes 8 coming at next week's Apple event?

  Add another possibility to the list of possible announcements at Apple's iPod event next week: a new version of iTunes.

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  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.

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  Apple iTunes 7

  iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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  Free Speed: Make your Mac faster

  AU$2,000 worth of performance for free? Yes please!

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  iTunes mobile media syncing: Unlock and load

  DoubleTwist converts iTunes tracks to MP3 and then syncs them to mobile phones and media.

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  Learn to rock with GarageBand

  Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.

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  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.

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  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.

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  iTunes 8 coming at next week's Apple event?

  Add another possibility to the list of possible announcements at Apple's iPod event next week: a new version of iTunes.

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  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.

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  DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

  Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.

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  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.

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  DIY Guide to Windows Movie Maker

  Do you dream of being the next great Hollywood director? Fancy trying your hand at editing your own home videos? Chances are if you use Windows XP, you already have all of the software tools you need to create your own movie masterpiece.

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  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.

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  Learn to rock with GarageBand

  Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.

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  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.

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  iTunes mobile media syncing: Unlock and load

  DoubleTwist converts iTunes tracks to MP3 and then syncs them to mobile phones and media.

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  Apple iTunes 7

  iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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  Guitar Rig 3: Kontrol Edition

  If your guitar and your chops are getting dusty, Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol Edition is an outstanding way to rekindle your delusions of rock stardom.

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  Nero 8

  Nero 8 shows off a new interface for getting started that makes the many tools easier to find from the get-go. Some welcome new features include HD support - although this rich suite can still confuse.

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  Apple iLife '08

  Apple iLife '08 is a fine, affordable media-editing suite that should keep beginners and hobbyists happy when managing pictures, videos, songs and podcasts, but those seeking to fine-tune movies should look elsewhere.

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  Apple Final Cut Studio 2

  Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value and worthy upgrade for serious film editors who work on Macs. However, hobbyists should consider simpler software.

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  LimeWire Basic

  Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

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  Ares P2P

  Unrestricted searches, a relatively ad-free interface, and chat connectivity make Ares 1.88 a good choice for many users, but LimeWire offers a cleaner interface.

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  Apple iTunes 7

  Unrestricted searches, a relatively ad-free interface, and chat connectivity make Ares 1.88 a good choice for many users, but LimeWire offers a cleaner interface.

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  Musicmatch Jukebox 10.0

  This music jukebox/subscription service/store combination does it all, but its playlist-centric interface can cause confusion.

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  Ulead DVD Movie Factory 4

  For video novices, Movie Factory 4 is a solid starting point, even if some of its 80 templates are a little on the ugly side.

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  Apple iTunes 6

  Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

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  Apple iTunes 4.9

  Apple iTunes remains the easiest way to rip, organise and play digital music but still lacks an Australian music store. New in version 4.9 are built-in podcast features.

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