Latest Audio How-To
- 17 May 2013
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How-Tos: What to do when you have more content than room on your iOS device
This week, I take an in-depth look at just one question. I get a lot of emails about syncing music to an iOS device, and many people find it difficult to sync when their music library is larger than the space available on their iOS device. So here's a question about checked tracks, playing albums, and syncing.
- 10 May 2013
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How-Tos: Windows 8 playlists
In Windows 8 you can use the Windows Media Player and Music apps to keep all of your tracks in order
- 02 May 2013
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How-Tos: Make a song your iPhone ringtone
Bored of the standard iPhone ringtones and text message alerts? We explain how to turn any song you own into a tone on your iPhone. It's easy and takes just a minute using iTunes. UPDATED: 2nd May 2013
- 19 April 2013
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How-Tos: Renaming files, wireless syncing, and matching music ripped from vinyl
In this week's installment, the iTunes Guy looks at renaming files, syncing iOS devices wirelessly, matching music ripped from vinyl, and a couple of questions about tags and file names.
- 15 April 2013
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How-Tos: Dealing with data caps
Reader Robert Cullers, like many people, faces the bitter realities of streaming media. He writes:
- 22 March 2013
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How-Tos: Wish lists, upcoming-track alerts, adding comments to multiple tracks, and more
This week I answer a couple of questions about the iTunes Store, explain how to add comments to multiple tracks at once, and discuss the useful Skip when Shuffling tag. I also reveal a way to have iTunes announce what track is about to be played.
- 08 March 2013
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How-Tos: Joining CD tracks, quickly adding items to playlists, and iTunes device limits
Looking for the way to join tracks when you rip CDs with iTunes 11? Need to know how to get tracks into playlists quickly? What about iTunes Store device limits and gifting apps? All this and more in this week's column.
- 05 January 2013
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How-Tos: Bugs & Fixes: Troubleshooting iTunes 11: The sequel
While iTunes 11.0.1 appears to have fixed most of bugs reported in the application's initial 11.0 release (including those I covered in a previous column), a few lingering issues remain.
- 24 December 2012
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How-Tos: How to transfer music and files to Android smartphones and tablets
Our step by step guide on how to transfer music and files to an Android smartphone or tablet from Windows or Mac.
- 23 December 2012
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How-Tos: Convert vinyl records and to CD, MP3 or FLAC
We explain how to capture and convert your vinyl record collection to CD or MP3 to preserve it for the future.
- 22 December 2012
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How-Tos: How to convert audio tapes to CD or MP3
If you've got a collection of old mix tapes you want to preserve, you can convert them to MP3 format or burn them to CDs. We explain how to do it.
- 10 December 2012
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How-Tos: Use Google Music to listen to your music everywhere
Google Music has finally opened its doors to a UK audience, letting you access your favourite music any time, anywhere. Here's how to get started with Google Music.
- 09 December 2012
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How-Tos: Watch streaming video better with these tips for power users
If you're reading this, you don't need to be told that streaming live video on your PC and mobile gadgets is blowing up in a big way; with streaming sites like Justin.tv, UStream, and game-specific streaming services Twitch.tv and Own3d.tv, you have more options for live news and entertainment than ever before. But with so many streams on so many sites (and not so many full-featured standalone player apps), staying on top of the brave new world of streaming TV can be a pain. With that in mind, here are some quick tips and tricks for making your live video streaming experience less painful.
- 30 November 2012
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How-Tos: Ask the iTunes Guy: Home Sharing, tag editing, iTunes U, and more
Editor's note: This week's column addresses issues with iTunes 10. iTunes 11 was released on Thursday, and the iTunes Guy is hard at work on an in-depth review, which will post soon.
- 06 September 2012
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How-Tos: Podcasting: All you need to know
The first podcasts broadcast over the Internet more than a decade ago, and since that time much has changed. Podcasting has gone from a niche hobby for amateurs to a recording industry that's helping many entertainers make a living.
- 04 May 2012
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How-Tos: Get started with SoundCloud
Whether you're looking for new music to listen to or want to upload your own for critique, SoundCloud is one of the best online resources. We show you how to get started with the free service.
- 01 May 2012
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How-Tos: Seamless transitions your music from Mac to iOS effortlessly
Back when I had a morning commute, I would often pop in some earbuds before hopping on the bus and rock out to one of the many tunes on my iPhone as we rode through Chinatown. The problem, of course, came when I reached my desk mid-song: Did I pause and try and find the song on my Mac's iTunes library? Or did I continue to listen through my iPhone, only to look up hours later and realize I'd drained my phone's battery when I should have switched to my desktop?
- 24 April 2012
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How-Tos: Windows 7 volume control moves to centre of screen
When you click an icon in Windows 7's taskbar, does it move to the centre of the screen? That's what happened to one reader. Our Helproom Expert solved the problem.
- 05 March 2012
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How-Tos: Changing your Apple ID's email address
A reader who wishes to remain anonymous would like help with his Apple ID. He writes:
- 09 February 2012
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How-Tos: How to enjoy better-quality digital music
Uncompressed or lossless audio offers much higher quality than regular MP3. We show you how to enjoy a better listening experience.
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