Switching from CDs and DVDs to digital equivalents is a great way to unclutter your life, but what do you do with all your outmoded discs once you've transferred their contents to your computer? In the first part of this series, we discussed how to get rid of unneeded books; but if you're like me, you also have a large collection of old DVDs and CDs taking up space--and disposing them has its challenges. I'll discuss the problems to watch out for, and describe how to make the switch.

Moving versions of your music and movies from your CDs and DVDs to your computer isn't terribly complicated, since they're already digital. Even copy-protected DVDs are relatively simple to copy onto your PC, though you should be aware of some legal caveats.