How to Manage iPod Music Without Using iTunes

Almost everybody that uses an iPod manages their music through iTunes. This is because iTunes used to be the only way one could manage their iPod. Now there is a plug-in you can add to Windows Media Player that will allow you to do the same thing as if you were using iTunes. The plug-in will automatically load into Windows Media Player, so you won't have to run the program each time you want to manage music on your iPod. You will only need to connect your iPod and open the media player.

Things You'll Need

• MGTEK dopisp

Instructions

1. Download the converter plug-in by going to mgtek.com/dopisp and downloading their 30-day free trial. The cost to buy the program is $20, but you will be able to manage all the music you want before the 30-day trial expires. If you never intend on getting iTunes for your iPod, you should consider purchasing the software.

2. Connect your iPod to your computer through the USB port.

3. Start up Windows Media player.

4. Add the music you want to add to your iPod to the "Sync" list. You do this by clicking on a song in your library and dragging it to your "Sync" list.

5. Click on "Start Sync." Once it finishes, your Windows Media Player music will be added to your iPod. You can now manage your iPod with Windows Media Player. You can drag and drop songs to and from your library as you please.

Tips & Warnings

• The plug-in works with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

• You need Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 to use the plug-in.

References

• Managing Your iPod with Windows Media Player