Portable music players and earbuds can wreak havoc on vulnerable ears. Here's what you can do to protect yourself. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk.

Last week's Apple media event is more notable for what was left out of the product announcements than for what was included. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk. This column is available as a .

The popular format that defined the online music revolution is outdated, but a new upgrade may give MP3 its best chance for a second life. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk. This column is also available as a .

Free software makes it easy to convert your CDs and MP3s into short jingles that can be loaded onto most cell phones at no charge. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk.