Audacity 3.5 masterclass

Turn old audio into shiny new digital files using free software

It’s always exciting to discover a free PC program that offers advanced features you usually have to pay for. It’s also interesting to try new open-source tools from independent developers on GitHub (

How to prepare a premium-quality podcast

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Ready to drop a banger? Chris Rowlands loops us in with the best tools for home beatmaking…

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…