After all, you will only be able to listen to music you already have. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you want to find something new or even just have a seemingly limitless library, streaming options are the way to go.
Indeed, the days of vinyl records, 8-tracks, cassette tapes, CDs and even MP3s are a thing of the past, and as far as streaming goes, Spotify is the top dog.
It’s on your mobile device or on your computer
Have you discovered Spotify yet? It’s a popular web service that lets you listen to more than 30 million songs on your computer, on your smartphone, or on your tablet.
With a free Spotify account, you can listen to songs on shuffle throughout certain albums from specific artists.
It is free to sign up, though you will be subjected to some advertising. But with a paid account ($9.99 per month), you can listen to an unlimited number of songs and albums in any order, create playlists, browse playlists to discover new music, share those playlists with your friends, download music for offline use and you will never have to skip an annoying ad.
Of course, you can get your first three months of Spotify Premium for $0.99 per month, though that offer is not available to anyone who has already been a premium subscriber.
To get started with Spotify on your computer, head over to Spotify.com and create an account using either your Facebook credentials or an email address.
From there, you can launch the web player to listen from your browser, or you can download the player directly to your computer.
Better yet, if you also grab the Spotify app for your smartphone or tablet, if you’re in the middle of a song on your computer, you can switch it to play on your tablet, mid-note!
Stay in the know the easy way
Subscribe to Kim’s Free podcasts from iTunes, Spotify or Google Play and listen to new episodes from your smartphone, laptop or tablet. If you liked this podcast, you’ll love Kim’s other free podcasts too.
- Get our Komando On Demand podcast for insight and expert interviews on the ever-changing tech topics.
- Get our Tech News This Week podcast for top stories, scams, security alerts in the world of tech.
- Get our Consumer Tech Update podcast for facts, opinion and the latest tech info in one minute.
- Get our Tech News Today podcast for daily news to stay informed from your trusted source.
Don’t miss out, download them all and listen to them on your own schedule whether you’re at home, in your car or at the gym.
Here’s a recent Consumer Tech update you’ll enjoy.
Looking for ways to listen? Check these out!
Designed by Kim, this portable Bluetooth speaker offers crystal clear digital sound. The Komando™ Connect can easily pair with your phone or any Bluetooth device such as a tablet or computer and has a 30 foot range for free movement while listening.
This simple plug in device will change your listening experience. You can convert any aux connecting speakers or headphones into a Bluetooth wireless system. Just plug the Smart Connect into your AUX cord and connect your listening device via the Bluetooth capabilities.
