Apple is notorious for enslaving its users to its own proprietary music library software. Given that iTunes is functional, intuitive and free, this isn't much of an issue for most users. iTunes is available to both Windows and Mac OS users, but when it comes to Linux, you'll have to »

Windows Media Player 12, which comes pre-installed with Windows 7, allows you to share your music over your home network. This allows anyone who is connected to the same local network as you to access your songs, videos and other multimedia. Setup is quick and easy and requires no “hacking” »

More often than not, cameras come with some form of video editing software. This free-with-purchase software provides an excellent foray into the video editing world. However, if you intend to be a serious videographer, you will need a serious program. There are lots of great video editing software options available, »

For narration, dictation and VoIP, most laptops come with built-in microphones that let you record audio. But in some cases, such as screencasting or video capture, you may want to record the sounds that your system makes. Most soundcards are capable of recording system audio (aka direct sound). With Windows »