text: how can i use my computer to copy my audio tape casettes to cds?   it's easier than you might think.  windows has a built in sound recorder that will do the job.  you do need to get an adapter that will convert the audio output from your tape deck (rca style plugs) to a 1/8" stereo jack.  you should be able to go to radio shack and get this for a few dollars.  you then directly connect the audio out on your tape deck or stereo to the line in jack on the back of your computer.  open windows sound recorder.  push play on your tape deck and record on you computer.  if you want to break up the tracks, you'll need to stop the tape and the recorder between songs.  i think an easier way is to record it as one big file.  then use a sound editing program like sony sound forge to chop it up.  also note that the windows sound recorder save audio as a *.wav file which is very large compared with *.mp3.  you'll want to have plenty of hard drive space available if you do many of these tapes.  a good sound editing program should be able to do the conversion for you.  good luck  jason