Spurred by our query, Lifehacker posed that very question to their readers.

Radio Shack has hardware solutions. Some people use Audacity. Others enjoy complex hacks.

We’re going to round these up and fill ’em out with our own investigation, but for those of you wanting to get a head start, check out their answers.

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