How to Do Everything with Musicmatch [Paperback]

Rick Broida (Author), Denny Atkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2004 | Series: How to Do Everything

Digitize your music library, rip and burn CDs, tune in Internet radio, share files and purchase songs online, create custom playlists, and much more with help from How to Do Everything with Musicmatch. Find out how to copy songs to portable devices, optimize PC sound quality, work with audio players, select the right speakers, and more. A color spotlight section takes you on a visual stroll through several projects.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Here’s everything you need to know to download, play, and manage music with Musicmatch. Learn how to purchase legal downloads online, rip and burn CDs, manage music collections, and work with different kinds of audio files. Convert old albums and cassettes to digital format, listen to Internet radio, create custom playlists, and much more. Plus, get the technical low-down on compression, bit rates, portable players, and MP3 vs. WMA. As music enhances your world, this informative book will enhance your Musicmatch experience.

• Convert your albums, cassettes, and CDs into a digital music library
• Learn the differences between MP3, WMA, and other file formats
• Print CD labels and jewel case inserts
• Keep the RIAA off your back and explore the legal and ethical aspects of downloading
• Listen to Internet radio
• Select the best speakers, portable player, and CD burner for your needs
• Sample new music and get recommendations based on your musical preferences
• Change filenames, fix broken song tags, improve recording quality, and work with multiple file formats
• Share Internet files in the age of Digital Rights Management

About the authors: Rick Broida is a regular contributor to CNET, Computer Shopper, and Mobile PC magazine, and is the founder and editor of Handheld Computing magazine. He is the best-selling co-author of How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld and several other books.

Denny Atkin has been writing about technology since 1987, for magazines ranging from Entertainment Weekly to Computer Shopper. He’s done stints as an editor for magazines such as OMNI and Computer Games, and has written a number of books covering topics such as PDAs and PC gaming.

About the Author

Dave Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO) is a mobile computing editor for CMP Media, and Rick Broida (Commerce Township, MI) is the founder and former editor of Handheld Computing, the first and only print magazine designed expressly for Palm OS users. They are the best-selling authors of How to Do Everything with Your Palm and How to Do Everything with Your Visor

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (October 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072257083
• ISBN-13: 978-0072257083
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,295,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Just a writer trying to make a living like everyone else. :)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Companion for MusicMatch, March 20, 2005

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Admiralu "admiralu" (Camarillo, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Do Everything with Musicmatch (Paperback)

If you have MusicMatch or are thinking of trying the service out, I highly recommend this book. The authors have a wonderful sense of humor and provide excellent tips on preparing your computer, audio accessories, websites and software to help you get the most out of managing your music library. All formats of the service are covered including the library, Radio and what is now MusicMatch on Demand. Although the book was written before the current version of 10, the tips and tricks given are still extremely helpful. The authors also have mini interviews with real folks who use MusicMatch in their daily life and new ways to discover new music. They do post their faves and dislikes (naturally many of the dislikes were some of my favorites!), but this a very funny book. The easy to read format allows you to get what you need when you need it. Even if you think you know the program, there are a few surprises. Definitely worth your time and money!

3.0 out of 5 stars Musicmatch - Good book, September 1, 2005

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Denis Snyder (Chevy Chase, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Do Everything with Musicmatch (Paperback)

Good book to have. Provides good background information on the technical aspects of the music downloading, cd burning process.