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Convert Your iTunes Purchases to MP3s

It's fairly easy to convert iTunes Plus purchases (i.e. the DRM-free versions of songs) to the universally compatible MP3 format. Here's how.

| How-to | Personal tech | 01/07/09 at 9:34 pm |


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A Downloader's Gift Guide

Computers killed the art of making mixtapes ages ago--damn you, MP3s!-- but I'm bringing it back to life. (Okay, I'll give Muxtape props for trying.) Here's the concept: Create a custom pile of legitimate applications, free music, and whatever else you want to bundle, pop everything onto a USB flash drive (or flash memory card), and--bam--gift given.

| Opinion | Personal tech | 12/19/08 at 9:18 pm |


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10 Best (and DRM-free) Online Music Stores

You don't have to wait for iTunes to join the DRM-free music revolution. Plenty of online music stores offer huge selections of DRM-free music at reasonable prices. Even better, these songs are sold in formats compatible with iPods, Zunes, and most portable audio devices. Here are 10 sites worth a look.

| Opinion | Personal tech | 12/16/08 at 1:13 pm |


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MP3 shopping tips

Tips for shopping for MP3s at Amazon MP3, Wal-Mart.com, and the iTunes Store.

| Tip | Internet | 10/28/08 at 2:25 pm |


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