How to Download Music Fast

The days of ripping CDs are in the past as digital downloading becomes more popular.

Digital music has forever changed the way we consume media. With this in mind, it's important to recognize the need for new ways to have your music delivered. The days of ripping CDs largely are over. These days, it's all about the digital download and how to get your music as fast as possible.

Things You'll Need

• Credit or gift card
• Music service account

Instructions

1. Decide whether you want to rent or buy your music. Online services for quickly downloading music fall under one of two categories: subscription services and purchasing services. Subscription services allow you to download as much music as you want for a flat fee, but you loose access to your music once you stop paying for the subscription. On the other hand, pay-as-you-go services sell each individual track and allow you to keep them forever.

2. Compare music catalogs. If you choose to pay as you go, comparing catalogs is less important than if you sign up for a subscription service. On a subscription plan, make sure you have access to the majority of the music you want.

3. Sign up for the service. No matter which service you choose, you will need to create an account and link it to a credit card or prepaid gift card.

4. Optimize your computer. Make sure you are not running too many programs or downloading other large files, as both of these will slow down your computer and your Internet connection, resulting in slower music downloads.

Tips & Warnings

• Music piracy is a crime that is punishable by heavy fines. Always pay for your music.

References

• Apple: iTunes
• Zune: Zune Pass