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I have Mac OS X. How do I create audio recordings of me speaking that I can make into CDs, upload to the internet and sell?

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You can just record audio as normal, then you can burn it onto CD. Using iTunes, you can drag and drop your recording in the playlist or song list.

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What software do you need to burn a CD?

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It depends on what system you are using. Most operating systems come with CD burning software pre-installed.

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How do I finalize a CD on my computer as a DVD?

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You don't. You finalize a CD as a CD. However, finalizing a DVD is the same process, really.

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Can I burn a CD on my Mac without iTunes?

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Yes, just use different software. Do a Google search to find a program to fit your needs.

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How do I upload music from my PC to a burned CD?

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If you've already burned a CD once, you can't add music to it from your PC, unless it is a re-writable CD. If you want to burn music to an unused CD, you can use iTunes, Windows Media Player, or another media application with the CD burning capability. Of course, your PC has to be equipped with a CD burner.

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After I have burned files, I still get a window that keeps popping up saying that there are files to burn! How can I get rid of it?

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Highlight them all with your mouse key and press "Delete" on your keyboard. If you see an "Are you sure" pop-up window, then just click "Yes."

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My Mac does not have a CD drive. What external drive should I purchase in order to burn some of my iTunes library onto a CD?

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Most DVD drives that plug in via USB should do the trick. Take a look at websites like Argos and Amazon and check the specs to make sure they can burn to CDs.

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How do I burn from an SD card to a disc?

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Just drag your files to your CD, right click and pick "burn to disk."

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How do I burn a movie onto a CD?

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Find software that can transcode properly, and use it. I remember Handbrake can do it, but I'd recommend something like Nero, or VEGAS DVD Architect.

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What do I do if the burn CD to disc option can't be selected?

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You need to first put your songs into a new playlist (If you are using iTunes for audio) (Mac) and then click on the playlist. Press File and then Burn Playlist to Disk will be selectable.

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If you drag pictures to a DVD and burn it, will they be erased from my computer?

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No, they will not. What will happen is the file will be copied to the DVD, rather than being transferred.

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Can I record 5 songs from my voice recorder on Windows 10, and burn a disc with a track for each song?

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Yes, you can do that. If you are considering a serious career in music, however, I would invest in a good microphone, and a music editing software. These will help to make the quality of your music much better.

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I have a CD that I would like to make another CD from. Is this possible?

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What you should do is copy the files from the first CD to your computer, then transfer those to the second CD.

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How do I burn music from a Spotify playlist to a CD?

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Insert the blank disc into your computer, then open iTunes and the newly added Spotify music playlist in iTunes. Right click the playlist and click "Burn to CD". Modify the CD burning settings to meet your own requirements in the pop up window and then start the burning process.

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Is it legal to erase a commercial DVD disk and add my own video files to it?

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That is legal, but not the best way to put video on a disc. What I would recommend is buying some CD-ROM discs, then adding video files to that instead. They're not that expensive.

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Once I burn the CD, can I use it on a CD player?

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It depends. If the CD only contains audio files, you absolutely can! If the CD-ROM contains other forms of files, it probably won't work.

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How do I put an audio file from my phone onto a CD?

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You will need to transfer the file from your phone to a computer first. You can do this by connecting the phone to the computer by using the phone's charging cord. You could also upload the file to the internet and download the file onto your computer from there.

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How do I burn my videos from my iPad to a CD?

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Unless your iPad has a CD drive, that's probably not possible. But you can transfer your videos to a computer, then burn your videos using the computer.

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