Ripping a CD means copying the music from the CD onto your computer. Ripping can be done in a number of ways, but the most common is to use software that can extract the music from the CD and save it as a digital file on your computer. You can then listen to the music on your computer or transfer it to a portable device like an iPod.

Ripping a CD is a great way to back up your music collection and have it all in one place. It’s also a great way to access your music when you’re not …