Rip MP3s with iTunes

You can have iTunes rip your CD collection into mp3s instead of their AAC format with just a few mouse clicks. Here’s the procedure.

Edit – Preferences – Import Settings – Import Using – change this to MP3 Encoder.

How to Backup Your iTunes Library

I’ve found through personal experience that the  iTunes library can get corrupted and lose all it’s information – that’s a bummer. I’ve found that what I need to do is backup the library as part of my normal weekly backup.

I’ve found the detailed answer on the apple support site – (click here)

In short, what I do is backup my entire “My Music” folder every week. This includes my iTunes library, so I’m protected.