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Importing CDs onto my MacBook Air

I have a MacBook Air. I also have hundreds of CDs, I would like to copy some of my CDs onto my lap top which has no CD drive, could someone please explain in very simple terms what I need to buy to enable me to transfer music from a CD onto my laptop? I am a total novice with computers, and not very tech savvy! Thanks

MacBook Air (2018 – 2020)

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 1:59 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2023 2:02 PM

You'll need an external CD player. I reccommend one with an USB C connection if you have a newer MacBook without usb a ports. CD players tend to use some power from your MacBook and this can prove difficult if you're in need of using a dock.

If you have an older MacBook with USB A (normal) usb ports, I reccommend a player with that conenction


Hope this helps you

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Nov 20, 2023 2:02 PM in response to christinefromwimborne

You'll need an external CD player. I reccommend one with an USB C connection if you have a newer MacBook without usb a ports. CD players tend to use some power from your MacBook and this can prove difficult if you're in need of using a dock.

If you have an older MacBook with USB A (normal) usb ports, I reccommend a player with that conenction


Hope this helps you

Importing CDs onto my MacBook Air

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