How to Download Music to Your iPod

Your life seems so complete now that you have an iPod. A soft, feather-like touch and a great music selection are the only things your need when enjoying your latest gadget. There are several ways to download your favorite music to your iPod. Check out the steps below to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• CDs
• A computer with Internet service
• iTunes
• A music downloading program

1. Pull out your CDs and start downloading. CDs can be used to download your favorite music from the past. You can search the titles on the back of the CD cover and choose the track numbers you want added to your iPod. Simply attach your iPod to your computer, wait until the iTunes program has appeared and add the music to your library and play list.

2. Use the iTunes store. The great thing about the iTunes store is that it is easily accessible. You can search by artist name, song title or album. The prices appear right next to the song

3. Find a user-friendly music download program. You can either buy a program and install from the Internet or upload a program from a disc.

4. Use your email. Email is much more than just a way to talk online. If your friend has a few songs that you do not have, tell them to email it to you. You can download the music from your email account. Save the songs on your desktop or in a file folder and click and drag the music into iTunes. You will only have to wait a short time for the conversion process!

5. Transfer iTunes libraries from another iPod. If your iPod is fairly new and you don’t have any great music, simply borrow your friend’s music by plugging in your iPod to their iTunes library. A pop up window will appear, asking if you want to use the current library. Simply agree to use the iTunes library and you will have all of their music in a matter of minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to download your music from CDs before making purchases on iTunes. This will save you money in the long run.
• Ask your friends about music downloading programs. Some are more user-friendly than others. Don’t be afraid to remove or add different programs according to your comfortably level.
• Use an iTunes gift card, instead of maxing out your credit card.
• Remember that each program you add to your computer takes up space!
• Viruses still exist! Make sure you have a valid virus protection program on your computer when downloading music.
• Remember that titles and artist names may be incorrectly spelled when you are downloading music, so don’t be alarmed when your favorite artists name is misspelled.

[beantobe]

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