One of the most revolutionary changes that the internet has brought with it is to the way we listen to music, the radio and other audio content.  Suddenly, almost anything you can think of wanting to hear is a mouse click away. Here’s how to embrace the revolution.

Getting started

How to download music – A run-through of the options for legally downloading music to play on your computer or other device.

Listening devices

What is an MP3 player? – It’s a hugely popular device, but what is an MP3 player and where did it spring from?

What is an iPod? – A beginner’s guide to the most popular MP3 player on the market.

How to put music on an iPod – Once you’ve bought your Apple MP3 player, this will tell you how to put music on to your iPod.

Music software

iTunes

How to download iTunes – Follow this easy guide to download this music management program from Apple.

How to add songs to iTunes – Now that you have iTunes on your computer, find out how to add songs to your music library.

How to back-up your iTunes library – Ensuring that your audio library survives, even if your computer doesn’t.

How to make a CD – Make CDs for yourself, family and friends.

How to make a CD cover – Give your homemade CDs the edge with a professional-looking cover.

Spotify

What is Spotify? – Find out about the free music streaming phenomenon and how you could access it.

How to get Spotify – It’s easy to download and use music streaming service Spotify. Just follow our simple guide.

How to listen to Spotify music – With an enormous library of music on offer, you can find old classics and hidden gems … for free.

Radio, audiobooks and podcasts

How to listen to internet radio – A guide to the world of online radio.

How to download an audiobook – Find and download a book to listen to on an MP3 player or computer.

How to put an audiobook on an iPod – Our simple guide tells you how to put an audiobook on to your iPod.

What is a podcast? – Everything you need to know about this new form of broadcast.

Best … podcasts – A handpicked list of some of the best podcasts currently available.

Digital TV – All television will be digital by 2012. There are websites that help you plan for the switchover.

Music Online – You can buy all sorts of recorded music online and play it on your computer or a portable music player.

TV and radio on the Internet – You can watch television and listen to the radio using the Internet.

Find a BBC Local Website – This Guide has been provided by the BBC.