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Questions & Answers

About MP3 Files

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1. What is an MP3 file?
2. What do I need to listen to an MP3 file?
3. Do I need an iPod to listen to an MP3 file?
4. How do I save an MP3 file to my computer?

1. What is an MP3 file?

MP3 is a popular file format for audio files.

2. What do I need to listen to an MP3 file?

You can listen to an MP3 file on a computer (provided it has MP3 player software installed) or on a portable MP3 player.

3. Do I need an iPod to listen to an MP3 file?

Any MP3 player (including iPod) can be used to listen to MP3 files.

4. How do I save an MP3 file to my computer?

To save an MP3 file to a folder of your choosing, follow the instructions below. Please note: depending on your computer’s settings, left clicking on the MP3 link may cause the episode to play in your default media player, but it will not be saved on your computer or a portable device.

1. To save on a PC: Right click the link to the MP3 file ( mp3), and choose ‘Save Target As’, ‘Save Link As’, or a similar option.
2. To save on a Mac: Hold down the Control button and click the link to the MP3 file ( mp3), then select ‘Download Linked File’.