Tony Connor

You've just got a new Zune or other media player, and you're dying to get that song that you used to have on a record. You search the internet and find it! It's free! Then you download it...

The Zune is the first real competitor to the iPod and has some feature the iPod doesn't and, in some areas, it isn't as good. I have researched the Zune and have put together a list of the more common pros and cons.

The Zune is a true breakthrough when it comes to portable multimedia players. Audio, video, FM radio, games and Wi-Fi all come as standard and they open up huge possibilities for your entertainment pleasure.

Don't download rubbish onto your Zune! You need to ensure that the music you download onto your PC and MP3 player, such as a Zune, doesn't have any viruses or spyware that will affect your system. It'll really annoy you and potentially make you open to identity theft or worse.

It's really hard to find unique gifts for the person who has everything. It this situation, be it birthday, anniversary, Christmas or whatever, get a personalized gift.

Before using a free music download sites it's worth evaluating your options. Sometimes "free" can cost you a lot!

It may not seem like it, but the Zune doesn't have much of a history! The first Zune was only released in November 2006 in the USA, but it wasn't until November 2007, when the new Zunes were released, was it finally in a position to really compete with the iPod.

There are lots of websites who offer free music for your Zune. You need to be careful of these for legal and other reasons.

What can you possibly give a couple after 50 years of marriage? It's a milestone most married couples never reach. As with all anniversaries, the most meaningful wedding anniversary gift is one that comes from the heart: to express your love and appreciation for them, how their staying married through the years has inspired you, and to tell about the warm and loving memories you have shared with them.

It's hard to plan a birthday party for a 60 year old. First off, they've already had 59 birthdays so it's going to be hard to come up with something original and they might not actually be happy at reaching 60! Don't let that put you off though. It's a significant milestone, which should be celebrated and with a bit of thought and planning you'll be able to come up with a birthday party they'll love.