Stream Music From Where You Aren't to Where You Are
Install Orb on your PC and you can stream all your media to any other PC (and even some phones).Right now I'm working offsite, which for me means the local coffee shop. I forgot to pack my iPod, but...
View ArticleConvert Videos for iPod or iPhone Viewing
Let's say you downloaded a video from BitTorrent or a similar file-sharing service. And you want to watch that video on your iPod or iPhone. Alas, iTunes doesn't play nice with the Divx and Xvid...
View ArticleiTunes Tips From Hassle-Free PC
Convert Your iTunes Purchases to MP3s As you've probably heard by now, Apple recently announced plans to ditch DRM for good. That means all songs you purchase from iTunes will arrive on your PC...
View ArticleHidden iTunes: The Five Best Keyboard Shortcuts
Regular Hassle-Free PC (HFPC) readers know that I love keyboard shortcuts. Not, not love: lurve. (Quick trivia quiz: Name the movie in which that word was coined.) So today let's talk about the five...
View Article3 Entertaining Tips for iTunes, iPods, and Other Digital Music Players
You own an iPod but you hate iTunes. You love iTunes but you wish you could run it on your non-Apple player. You'd love to have the lyrics to your songs handy in iTunes (we'll help you do that if you...
View ArticleManage Media on Any Device
When did entertainment get so complicated? So many files, and so many formats. Our no-hassle tips for iTunes music and digital video will let you play what you want, where you want, on any device you...
View ArticleDisaster! How to Salvage a Wet Gadget
Ever dropped a cellphone in the sink, or your i-Pod in a swimming pool? PC World takes you through a few simple steps you can take to try to resuscitate soaked gadgets.
View ArticleConvert Mp3s to Aacs
kdillon17 asked the Answer Line forum how to convert .mp3 music files to the .aac format. Before I say how, let me ask "Why?" There's only one good reason I can think of: You just got a Nintendo DSi....
View ArticleApple iTunes: How to Organize and Manage Your Music Collection
If you've ever owned an iPhone or an iPod, chances are you now manage your music using the iTunes software. iTunes is pretty good, but not perfect. You can make it a better experience by using these...
View ArticleHow to Boost Your Gadget's Battery Life
Sick of running out of juice at the worst possible moment? Here's how to squeeze every last drop out of your gadgets' batteries and charge them up quickly and conveniently. In this video, we’ve got...
View ArticleHow to Sync iTunes with Your Non-iPod Player
So your iPod went to that electronics graveyard in the sky, and you replaced it with a non-Apple MP3 player. But your music library still sits inside iTunes, complete with painstakingly crafted...
View ArticleParlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars
Sharing Your Photos as Greeting CardsWhen we were kids, our friends and family exchanged holiday cards decorated with artwork and messages thoughtfully provided by Hallmark. It wasn't as though we...
View ArticleHow to Buy an MP3 Player
Should you get an Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, or something else? You won't know until you think through all your needs. PC World's Amber Bouman provides some straightforward tips to help you navigate...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Lose Your Tech Gear
You don't know what you've got until it's gone, they say--and they might very well have been talking about my cell phone. A couple of months ago, while walking through the departures terminal at...
View ArticlePCWorld's Giant Cable Guide
Everyone has had the experience of staring at the back of a machine, device, or gadget, scratching their head, gazing in bewilderment at some unfamiliar cable port. The fact is, way too many types of...
View ArticlePCWorld's Proprietary Cable Guide
Have a cable you don't recognize? Here's our guide to various proprietary, device-specific cables commonly used for game consoles and portable gadgets. iPod Connector Use it for: Connecting an iPod to...
View ArticleHow to Sell Your PC (and Other Gadgets)
It's not your fault they keep making faster processors, slicker smartphones, and bigger TVs. You didn't ask them to invent an HD camcorder that fits in your pocket. The important part is, they made...
View ArticleAutomate Your PC's Media Library
Using your PC to store your photos, videos, and music might save you the trouble of having to dust off photo albums and alphabetize your CD collection, but it can still be a pain to keep your media...
View ArticleProtect your MP3s
DrZeus asked the Answer Line forum for the safest possible way to protect his large .mp3 collection. If you really don't want to rip all of your CDs again, I'm going to recommend a multi-prong...
View Article12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)
You can't install the apps you want on your smartphone. You can't play the movies you bought on your PC. You can't even walk into a store without getting upsold, enrolled, restocked, and recalled....
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