Chapter 11

Enjoying Music, Video, and eBooks

Almost everything you want to listen to, watch, or read is available or can be converted to digital formats that you can view with your computer. Your Windows 7 computer can offer a lot of entertainment. Or it can be the hub for other devices dedicated to specific uses. Here are just a few of the ways you can use your Windows 7 computer for your entertainment needs:

  • Download, organize, and play music, video, and eBooks.
  • Sync your collections between PCs and portable devices.
  • Stream audio and video between your PC and other PCs or media devices on your home network.
  • View your videos by connecting your PC to your big screen TV.
  • Connect your PC to your home stereo system.

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