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I am a TERRIBLY computer illiterate human, who has NO IDEA what he's doing with his first laptop when it comes to computer audio, CD burning, lossless files, computer as a source, ect .....

Is there ANYONE who would be kind enough to take the time to PM or call and help me get my laptop set up, and a simple basic understanding of what the hell I am doing ?

Yes, I have searched, but I know so much of NOTHING about computers that NOTHING makes sense to me that I have read !

I'd be forever grateful.

 

[momomo6789]

will you cyber with me after <3

 

[CSMR]

Ripping (to lossless or compressed): I recommend the paid version of dbpoweramp. It's accurate, checks with an online database, fast, and easy to use.
CD burning: unneccessary in this day and age
Sound card etc: depends on what equipment you already have.

 

[Hybrys]

I've been a computer tech for a while now, just check my signature. = D I can help educate in any way you need.

 

[rawrster]

I find no use for CD burning unless you want to use it for a car or some kind of function like that.

Ripping to lossless will depend on what OS you are using. When I still had windows EAC was a good choice but now that I'm running Linux I go for Ruby Ripper which imo is the most accurate ripper for linux.