If you haven't yet installed iTunes on the computer onto which you want to copy your iTunes library, download and install it before proceeding. If iTunes isn't up-to-date, you'll be prompted to update it when you open iTunes. Use one of the computer's USB ports to do so. Either click the drive's name in the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), or wait for the drive's window to open automatically. Click the iTunes folder inside of the drive's window, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). Go to the location of the Music folder, which is where you found the iTunes folder on your first computer. You shouldn't see an iTunes folder here if you haven't already used iTunes on this computer. If you instead copied the iTunes Media folder in the last part, you'll double-click the iTunes Media folder, then double-click the Automatically Add to iTunes folder before proceeding. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac) to do so. You should see the iTunes folder appear in the Music folder. Once the folder finishes copying into the Music folder, you should be able to open iTunes and view your music. If you do see an iTunes folder and you haven't already used iTunes on this computer, you can delete the iTunes folder clicking it and then pressing Del (Windows) or clicking and dragging the folder to the Trash (Mac).
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure iTunes is installed and up-to-date. Plug your USB flash drive or external drive into the new computer. Open the flash drive or external drive. Copy the iTunes folder. Open your computer's Music folder. Paste in the iTunes folder.


If your desk is a cyclone of papers, spend 15 or 30 minutes a day tidying up. This is a productive activity that adds variety to your workday, and can greatly increase efficiency once you've finished. Here are a few basic tips to guide you:  Anything you use often should be in an obvious place, reachable without standing up. If you often forget where something is, label drawers and filing cabinets. Return everything to its proper place right after you use it. If you work in a public area with frequent interruptions, find a more private space to work. If this is not possible, try to work around productive, positive people who enjoy getting things done. Avoid people who are not actively working, or who seek distraction. Even if most of your work is on a desktop computer, think of tasks you can print out and finish by hand in a more quiet location. This can be tough if most of your work happens on a computer or phone. Turn off any non-essential electronics, and take additional steps to avoid distraction:   Block distracting websites. Close all non-essential websites. If you need your phone on to receive calls, turn off the Wi Fi to slow internet speeds. If you tend to distract yourself with video games or other software, make a separate work account on your computer. If you waste a lot of time searching for the right piece of paper, go electronic. Most banks and other services allow you to sign up for online bills. If you're handling work documents, bring up the idea of electronic copies. As a last resort, scan the documents yourself as PDFs. Whether you're handling electronic files or a physical filing cabinet, create a system that allows intuitive access. Use the same naming convention for all files. Organize electronic files inside clearly labeled folders. Beginning each file name with the date in YYYYMMDD format is an easy, universal system. Alternatively, start with the client's name, or the name of the project.
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One-sentence summary -- Organize your workspace. Find a private space. Minimize electronic distractions. Switch from paper to electronic documents. Create a reliable filing system.


Regulations regarding basement apartment requirements vary between jurisdictions, but it is very common that a separate entrance is required. This ensures ease of access but also serves as a method of emergency egress in case of a fire. If your basement already has a door to the outside, this requirement is likely fulfilled. Many building codes require separate dwellings to have a certain amount of natural light. Whether or not your unit has adequate sunlight can be tested by a local building inspector using special equipment. If you can't pass this requirement, you will have to have additional windows installed along an exterior wall in order to create a legal basement apartment. Another major requirement concerns the amount of insulation between your main dwelling and the basement unit. You will almost certainly have to replace the door to the stairway separating the units with a fire door; these doors are usually made from steel and can withstand a burn for 2 hours or more before giving way. Additional insulation for soundproofing and fire resistance may also be required in the floor between the units. If your basement is currently unfinished, adding this insulation will be easy.
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Make sure that the basement apartment has a dedicated exit. Ensure that the basement has enough light. Improve the sound and fire insulation between dwellings.