Coolest musician tech of 2009

CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell rounds up 10 of 2009's best tech products for musicians.

Top 10 2009: Most popular MP3 players and accessories

There is no shortage of portable audio gadgets on the market today, but not all of them can be part of the cool clique--some are just more popular than others. Here is our list of the top 10 most trafficked MP3 players and headphones during 2009.

Apple confirms acquisition of music site Lala

Apple acknowledges that it has purchased the struggling streaming service but declined to comment on reports that Lala was bought for very little money.

Apple in 'advanced' acquisition talks with Lala

Sources with knowledge of the talks say a deal for Lala, a streaming-music service, is close to being finalized. Does Apple plan to stream music?

The LP/CD smackdown

What's better: CD or LP? Many audiophiles favor LPs for sound quality, but CD wins on convenience and portability counts.

How to edit an MP3 audio file

Learn how to open and edit an MP3 audio file using your computer and free software.

How to set up an iPod Shuffle

CNET's Donald Bell walks you through the initial setup of a third-generation Apple iPod Shuffle.

MP3 players for audiobook addicts

Five top MP3 players that are compatible with audio books.

Best earbuds for less than $100

CNET editors round up a selection of earbuds that cost $100 or less. Includes models from Sony, Klipsch, Ultimate Ears, and more.

How to move an iTunes library to an external drive

CNET's Donald Bell shows you how to move your iTunes media collection to an external hard drive.