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Media management made easy

Media matters. Whether you’re filing tear sheets or storing terabytes, our smart to-do lists, expert answers, step-by-step projects and full home inventories make it all easier. Just click the buttons below to get started.

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DISCOVER MUST-HAVE TO-DOS FROM OTHER USERS

How do you file your files? Find out how our users get more out of their media.

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ASK OUR EXPERTS

From CDs to DVRs, our experts will answer your questions ASAP.

Which music formats fit my phone?
Most new smart phones can play music — but not in every file format.
What is DVD authoring?
It’s more than a mysterious credit at the end of movie rentals. We’ve got the whole story on authoring.
How much disk space does CD quality sound take up?
Now that digital music is here, find out how much room a song can take up on your computer.
What format are my digital pictures in?
Your photos’ file format decides how much space they require and what you can do with them. Find out more inside.

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Expert spotlight

David Arra

Electronics / Media / Home computer expert

My experience

I’m an electronics technician at the Sears technical assistance center.
Why electronics matter

I enjoy putting together sound systems and was an AV guy in high school. I enjoy giving people a different perspective on their electronics by giving simple explanations of how they work and why the act the way they do.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR IDEAS

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UNCOVER GREAT IDEAS
Check out the web’s best articles and ideas for managing all your media, all in one place.
Video: Find the perfect player
Which mp3 player is right for you? Separate the amateurs from the pros with a quick video tour.
Play music and games together
A fun new web game lets you make dance songs of your own — no training necessary.
Who manages your media?
Are companies blocking your choice of music sellers? A new lawsuit says they are.
Your music, no noise
Make sure the only noise your kids hear is the stuff they call music — noise-canceling headphones that really work.

WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED

Media is just one part of the puzzle. We can handle even more.

TURN BIG PROJECTS INTO SIMPLE STEPS

These step-by-step projects can help you store, protect, convert and maximize your media.

EDITOR’S PICK

Show-stopper sound in 7 steps

Never pay for theater tickets again. Bring concert-quality sound home to your living room the easy way.

More ideas for media

Home theater, no drama
Don’t get tangled up in cords and components when you set up your home theater. Check out our step-by-step guide.
Classic sounds preserved perfectly
Bring old LPs into the digital age. You can create pristine mp3 copies of all your favorite songs in just a few minutes.
Protect your digital photos
Digital photos don’t fade or crease — but they can still let you down. Discover the four crucial steps for protecting your memories.
Wall-to-wall movies
Hang out with your favorite DVDs. Wall-mount your flat-screen TV to showcase your favorite movies.
Tunes in your tool shed
Which tool box has speakers for blasting music while you work? Find out now.
The next iTunes?
Brand new web sites are offering low prices and better functionality. Will they transform your music methods?