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  • When you pair up the Nike + iPod with your iPod Nano, iPod Touch or iPhone, you can track the pace and distance of a workout, get prompts and encouragement throughout a run or aerobics session, and…

  • Apple's optical output cables allow you to connect some iPods to external displays such as computer monitors or televisions. Each cable supports different iPod models and displays. Apple also sells…

  • Starting in 2004, the promising iPodLinux project offered music fans an embedded Linux OS based on μClinux as a subversive alternative to Apple's standard iPod firmware. iPodLinux team revealed…

  • Long before the iPhone jailbreak craze, Rockbox offered music fans a free, open-source and cross-platform replacement for the existing firmware on a variety of personal media devices. Using Rockbox…

  • Amplitude is a paid application available from the App Store. The application allows you to turn your iPod Touch into a sound amplification device. Amplitude offers several built-in features and…

  • BackBoard is a tweak, or application, that makes installing and changing themes on an iPod quick and easy. Under normal circumstances, a theme, which includes things like application icons, home…

  • Screen errors with the iPod Touch can be due to software errors or app conflicts. If your iPod Touch has suffered physical damage, such as a sharp drop or exposure to liquids, these troubleshooting…

  • IPod submersion indicators, referred to by Apple as liquid damage indicators, are used by Apple to determine if an iPod was exposed to water. The indicators are normally white or silver, except when…

  • The iPod battery is essential to using the device; without a stored battery charge, your iPod must be attached to a computer or wall outlet to function. Over time, your iPod's battery will…

  • Apple's iPods and other devices offer a lot of functionality in small packages. But they all have a serious drawback – they're vulnerable to breaks or cracks, especially to the screen area. If…

  • The only iPod model available in a 32GB version is the iPod Touch, Apple's Wi-Fi enabled touch-screen music player. Although all generations of the iPod Touch offer a 32GB version, whether your iPod…

  • Apple and Universal Music Group teamed up to create a specially designed iPod featuring the band U2 in 2004. While this iPod had the same features of other iPods of the time, it also lacked future…

  • iDump is an abandonware tool capable of transferring audio and video files between a computer and certain iPod models. It offers users a way to make fair-use backup copies of the individual files in…

  • The first generation iPod was originally released in 2001 and included a headphone jack. The headphone jack is the area where the headphone input plugs in, allowing sound to transmit to the…

  • The iPod has many forms and capabilities, but each has a common element: an amplified headphone jack. In 2006, a lawsuit claimed the iPod was capable of sound levels so high it could cause hearing…

  • If you purchase a USB cable for your iPod directly from Apple -- or use the original one that came with the iPod -- the cable has a fixed length of a little over 3 feet. If you want or need a long USB…

  • Apple iPod bases are not the same as the bases found on Zoom digital audio recorders. This is because these devices are manufactured by two different electronics companies and Apple's connection base…

  • Getting music and books on your iPod, like Gog, is accomplished through iTunes. In the iTunes store you can purchase Gog, whether it's the album Wobadaa by the band called Gog, or the book entitled…

  • Technological advances make it easy to access information. However, if you are parent, it is natural to want to restrict your child's access to adult content. An iPod is a music player with access to…

  • Even with limited knowledge of Web coding it is possible to quickly build your own forms and applications for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. To build these forms from scratch you would need expertise…

  • iPod Mini is one type of iPod made by Apple that is designed to be smaller and sleeker than the original. It holds less music than a regular iPod, as its smaller size does not allow for a larger hard…

  • Although Apple, an American company, created and markets the iPod media player, it outsources most of the manufacturing operations to Asia. The work is divided among several different companies there.…

  • Your iPod allows you to do everything from listen to music on the go to play games, surf the Internet and keep track of appointments. Unfortunately, careless usage and certain types of hardware…

  • Regardless of where you live, it's common to see people listening to iPods. It's rare not to see a commuter or jogger with an iPod, mail carriers often listen to the devices and many athletes use…

  • The extent of the damage that occurs when an iPod gets wet varies, depending on the length of exposure to water and the type of water to which the device was exposed. If your iPod's screen goes blank…

  • In addition to game play, the Xbox and Xbox 360 allow access to several forms of social networking, audio and video streaming both through online connectivity and directly through a USB port. Many…

  • Since Apple introduced the iPod in 2001, this portable music player has become one of the most widely used media devices in the world. iPod has had several striking effects on popular culture at…

  • Accidents happen. You would be hard pressed to find an iPod owner who, at some point, didn't drop his iPod. How to proceed once you've dropped your iPod depends on what kind of drop it was and what…

  • An iPod is essentially a tiny computer, complete with memory, a hard drive and a motherboard. Just like your computer, processing issues and using large amounts of memory can cause your iPod to freeze…

  • Sometimes an iPod gets stuck on the booting screen with the Apple logo displayed. An incorrectly installed operating system or a glitch during startup may be to blame for this problem. The iPod will…

  • If you're interested in using an iPod while traveling in locations with different altitudes, be aware of the device’s technical specifications regarding elevation limit. Apple’s iPods have…

  • Sometimes deleting content from an iPod does not work, and you end up with an iPod that appears to be full while having no content when turned on. This is most common with a used iPod. If a new,…

  • Tile Wallpaper is an application for the iPod Touch that allows you to split images stored on your iPod Touch into tiles. This application also allows you to specify how many tiles you want to use to…

  • Swype is a cross-platform application that allows you to type on a touchscreen without lifting your finger from the keys. The benefit of this system is that you can type using a single thumb or finger…

  • A digital-to-analog converter, or DAC, is a component that converts digital audio, such as MP3 files, to analog sound, which can be played by traditional headphones or speakers. If you want to improve…

  • All iPod models contain a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack that you can use to hard wire your device to a stereo with an available audio input. This connection also requires the use of a 3.5 millimeter…

  • Verbose boot is a special startup sequence for an iPod touch device that displays the code used by the device during the boot sequence. This type of boot is only possible on a jailbroken iPod touch…

  • One sure way to ruin an enjoyable Apple iPod listening experience is if the unit becomes too hot to handle. Although an overheating iPod is not a common experience, it can occur on occasion. If your…

  • When your iPod shows duplicate artist listings, there are errors in the "Artist" field of one or more of that artist's tracks. A spelling mistake or extra space in the "Artist"…

  • Surfing the Internet on your iPod Touch over a Wi-Fi connection can be slowed down by the presence of ads on the pages viewed. By using AdBlock software on your iPod, it is possible to turn off the…

  • The center button on your iPod sends you back to the home screen. Once the center button starts to stick, you'll have a hard time exiting out of different screens or switching songs. A simple cleaning…

  • The Rockbox Utility is a music management system compatible with several MP3 and digital media players, including the Apple iPod. Rockbox overrides the Apple iPod firmware, resulting in a custom…

  • You can convert an application you designed for iPod Touch and iPhone for use with the iPad using the Apple iOS Software Developer Kit. There are two ways to do this. You can create a new version…

  • A widget allows you to access features on your jailbroken iPod touch from the standby screen. A widget saves you time, takes up less space on your iPod touch’s hard drive than a full application…

  • Finding your own workarounds -- like shaking -- for problem iPods is only a temporary solution. To get your iPod working full time, you'll need to address whatever software or hardware issues are…

  • Large capacity 160GB iPods use a small hard drive to store music and movie content. Like all hard drives, these can become damaged from shaking and drops. Over time, the culmination of these incidents…

  • The genius feature for iPod lets you hand over control of your playlists to iTunes. You choose one song, and iTunes builds a playlist for you around that song, intuitively guessing which songs would…

  • Midomi is a search engine that can identify songs from played audio. Midomi offers an application for the iPod touch called SoundHound that can identify the song title and artist associated with a…

  • Veetle is a third-party software application that allows you to watch or broadcast your own Internet television channel for free. Channels are viewable from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile…

  • Putting an equalization setting or "EQ," whether you do so to your entire iPod or to specific songs or albums via iTunes, has a negligible effect on the sound system you use to play the…

  • Apple designed the iPod to be taken around the world -- the MP3 players are compatible with the voltage in most electrical outlets. Voltage refers to the electrical output from an outlet, and iPods…

  • If your boombox does not feature a built-in cradle for iPods, you can make your own iPod boombox using the auxiliary connection on your boombox. This connection allows you to listen to media files on…

  • If you've downloaded Cydia but it isn't opening, this could be due to a software issue. After you've jailbroken your iPod Touch, Cydia is one of the main app directories you can use to download…

  • GBA BIOS is a modification for the iPod Touch required to use a Game Boy emulator on your device. A jailbreak is required to download and install the GBA BIOS modification from the Cydia store. While…

  • Cydia is an independent app store application for your jailbroken iPod touch, which has been unlocked from iTunes and can install third-party software. Cydia is automatically installed as part of the…

  • When you purchase an iPod, you need to decide how much space is necessary to hold all of your music, videos and movies. IPods are available in sizes up to 160 GB for extensive media libraries. You…

  • The iPod uses a universal serial bus connected to your computer where you installed the software to sync it, download music and recharge the iPod’s internal battery. The iPod flashes when you…

  • If you’ve ever misplaced your iPod or had it stolen, you know how stressful it can be to try and get it back. Tracking applications can make that process easier by tapping into the iPod’s…

  • The menu on your iPod is crucial to its use -- it is through the menu that you navigate to the music, video and settings on your iPod. If the iPod becomes frozen, generally a simple reset is enough to…

  • If you were to dissect an iPod, you'd find that the small, portable MP3 player actually has several key parts. These parts allow you to store and play your music files, view your photos or play games…

  • The passcode on your iPod helps protect your privacy by preventing others from accessing your data, especially if your iPod is lost or stolen. Unfortunately, if you forget your own passcode your…

  • The pattern lock screen on Android phones makes it nearly impossible for someone to break into your phone, and it is easy enough to use that it does not become a hassle to unlock. From a grid of nine…

  • As more and more new music sees exclusively digital release, the DJ culture that once revived the vinyl format has changed dramatically. Even some DJs who resisted the introduction of CD mixers have…

  • You can make your own iPod wall charger using a USB cable and an AC wall charger. The USB cord can be of any brand or length; just make sure one end of the cord has a female connector. The AC wall…

  • There are different cords available to connect your iPod to your car, computer or other device. To determine which connector cord you need, you simply need to check the available ports on the…

  • Apple's invention of the iPod, as well as the influx of other portable digital audio players into the marketplace, has changed everyday media consumption. Older technologies are becoming less…

  • The iPod model number A1136 is the fifth generation of the original iPod, which includes a touch wheel and a color screen. This iPod allows you to listen to music and view pictures, but also includes…

  • "MapleStory" is a role-playing adventure game for the iPod touch and iPhone that casts you as a thief tasked with saving the Maple World. Each level has a boss fight at the end that requires…

  • "Cut the Rope," a puzzle game available on the iPod Touch, requires you to feed a little creature pieces of candy by cutting the rope to which it's attached. Later levels feature obstacles…

  • Your iPod device displays a lot of useful information, including the current song's title and artist information. The backlight on your iPod helps illuminate the screen, making it easier to read.…

  • If your iPod listening experience is constantly interrupted by skipping songs, you are bound to get frustrated. The problem can stem from a few problems, from a faulty song file to excessive movement…

  • An iPod allows you to listen to your favorite music and watch videos and slideshows wherever you go, so if you're only able to use it when it's connected to your computer or a USB AC power cord, it…

  • Blubster, one of the few remaining free music exchange sites, is not affiliated with Apple. You can, however, add Blubster files to your iPod as long as the files are in a format compatible with Apple…

  • "Alchemy" is a puzzle game for the iPod in which you combine various elements together to make new elements. While it was originally released with 112 possible elements, various upgrades…

  • The Apple Digital AV adapter allows you to share the video from your iPod's screen through a projector or other video source. Your iPod is capable of storing a number of digital file formats and can…

  • Synchronizing an iPod means matching the video, audio and other files stored on board the device with the content stored in the iTunes library on a user's computer. iTunes enables users to choose…

  • The first generation iPod model introduced in October 2001 was a white device with a scroll wheel, up to 10 gigabytes of storage space and an estimated battery life of up to 10 hours. Since this…

  • The Apple iPad is tablet computer, which lies somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop on the scale of mobile devices. Roughly the size of a piece of paper and about half an inch thick, the iPad…

  • The iPod -- the ubiquitous digital multimedia player from United States technology company Apple -- is commonly used with earbuds for listening to audio close to the ears. However, for a much bulkier…

  • The Rocketfish RF-GPS31104 is a Bluetooth headset marketed as a gaming headset for the Sony PlayStation 3, but you can use it with any device that accepts Bluetooth headsets. The Apple iPod touch has…

  • An iPod is basically a hard drive inside a case with a display screen. The hard drive inside the iPod is similar to the one in your computer, just more compact. Magnets can theoretically damage hard…

  • Apple's line of personal audio devices includes its iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle. Of these four models, three of them -- the Classic, Touch and Nano -- have liquid crystal…

  • At first glance, the 120 gigabyte iPod classic might not appear to allow for user disassembly. This can be frustrating if you need repairs made to your iPod, but want to avoid the expense of sending…

  • An iPod classic, like all other iPods, is run by software and as a result is subject to technical problems, such as freezing. A frozen iPod classic is unresponsive. The problem can occur due to a…

  • Uno is a paid application available for your iPod touch from Apple's App Store. Uno is a computerized version of the traditional card game, that allows you to play by yourself or with other players…

  • IFile is a file manager and viewer available from the Cydia store for jailbroken iPod touch devices. IFile is a free download, and you can install the application on the home screen of your iPod touch…

  • IBoot is an application for your iPod touch that allows you to view and learn about the various boot options for a Mac computer. The application is a free download from Apple's App Store, and you can…

  • The iPod player from Apple allows you to activate a special feature named Genius. This feature creates themed playlists, known as Genius Mixes, based on the different music genres in your library. You…

  • If you are bored with the default black background of your iPod touch, you can change it with a more colorful one. The iPod touch is a touchscreen MP3 player from Apple, Inc., which features a Home…

  • The Apple iPod is an audio device that plays back digital music in MP3, AAC, AA, WAV and AIFF formats. Some versions, including the iPod Classic and iPod Touch, can also handle video files. All…

  • Jailbreaking an iPod 2G, more often referred to as a second generation iPod Touch, unlocks the device from iTunes and allows you to install software from the Cydia app store. An iPod Touch running…

  • To stream TVersity to an iPod touch, you need to install the TVersity software on a capable PC. The program sets your computer up like a server, allowing you to stream media stored on the hard drive.…

  • If your iPod suddenly stops working, troubleshooting to determine exactly what is wrong with it will help you determine how to proceed. In some cases, a dead iPod can be revived by resetting the…

  • Landscape Lock Rotation is a paid application for your iPod touch available from the Cydia store for jailbroken iPod touch devices. This application modifies the lock icon on your device to allow you…

  • An ejected iPod is automatically or manually disconnected from your computer to safely remove the portable device without damage to the iPod. It can be remounted to the computer to reestablish a…

  • Apple locks down the operating system on its iPod Touch to prevent you from downloading unauthorized apps and modifying the hardware. To get around this, you can "jailbreak' the device through a…

  • Accessing TV programs from Hulu on your iPod Touch allows you to watch your favorite movies or TV shows on the go. The iPod Touch is a device from Apple, Inc. that allows its users to download and…

  • iPods are innovative and popular music playing devices which allow the users to listen to digital music whilst on the move. iPods have only one button and are manipulated using a central touch wheel.…

  • The Sansa Rhapsody and iPod are portable digital multimedia devices developed by SanDisk and Apple, respectively. SanDisk released the Sansa Rhapsody in 2006. It is essentially an updated version of…

  • The iTunes application, which is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, tags content as explicit if it contains cuss words or other inappropriate language. When configuring the settings on an…

  • The market for portable devices is constantly growing and changing, which can make keeping up with the newest technologies a bit tricky. Key differences exist that might simplify your choice for a new…

  • Blackra1n is one jailbreak option that requires only your iPod touch data cable and a free utility you can install on your Mac or PC computer. The Blackra1n jailbreak will automatically install the…

  • The iPod touch utilizes advanced touch-screen technology that responds to your fingers, allowing you to zoom, swipe through pages and adjust scrubbers. Although the touch screen on the iPod is…

  • It's not uncommon for someone to send their iPod for an impromptu swim in anything from toilet water to a street puddle. Although accidents like this happen often, water damage to your iPod isn't…

  • Jailbreaking is a legal process of unlocking your iPod Touch. A jailbroken iPod touch has more options when it comes to downloading applications and customizing the springboard. The technical process…

  • "The Sims 3: Ambitions" is an adaptation of the "Sims" game franchise that was created for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. You can create a group of people with the character creator. Then you can…

  • If you are accustomed to using the Mediafire file-hosting website on your computer to watch music and video files shared by their creators, you might also want to use Mediafire on your iPod. Of the…

  • Apple makes four iPod models, and, as of August 2011, only the iPod touch comes with a virtual keyboard. If you recently started using an iPod touch, you noticed not all keys are immediately visible…

  • iPods are awesome when it comes to allowing you to listen to music wherever you want, but their appearance is simplistic and modern. Removable face plates and skins are available for purchase in…

  • IOS 4 works runs on newer models of the iPod touch, but doesn't run on other iPods. The iPod nano looks like it runs a version of the iOS, but it actually runs the same version of the operating system…

  • iPods and iPod cases are a fashion craze. You could purchase a generic iPod cover, but if you're more creative you could make your iPod case through either sewing or knitting. Experienced knitters can…

  • Whenever your iPod is syncing or connected to a computer, it warns you not to disconnect it. An iPod in this state is either transferring information or interacting with the hard drive and…

  • In addition to normal playlists, iTunes allows you to create Smart Playlists for your iPod. Smart Playlists allow you to specify various criteria for them; each playlist will then contain only songs…

  • The universal zoom is one of the iPod's accessibility features. If this is turned on under the "Settings" menu it can be easy to accidentally activate it but it might make your iPod difficult to…

  • If you want to boost the Wi-Fi signal strength on your iPod touch, you have two options. First, you can boost the Wi-Fi signal that your router is producing. This is the easiest way to improve your…

  • The iPod is a handy way to store your music collection. Several gigabytes of storage mean you can keep days worth of songs and podcasts in one place. But the iPod is primarily designed to work as a…

  • When you select the "Settings" option on your iPod, including the Classic, Nano and iPod Touch, you will see an option labeled "EQ." This is your device's built-in equalizer and includes approximately…

  • When you create a movie or a video slideshow in MediaWorks, the program saves the project as an MWV file automatically. An MWV file, however, is not compatible with an iPod. If you want to transfer a…

  • The warfare game "Trenches" is set during World War II and is designed for use on your Apple iPod Touch. The game has the objective of capturing the enemy's base through various missions. In…

  • An iPod of any variety is like a little computer, and the downside of this is that its screen can freeze. This is a common problem and is usually easily resolved with a few troubleshooting steps.…

  • Both the iPod Nano and Classic have fifth generation models. Both of these devices have a notes feature which allows you to view text files. When notes are inaccessible, the notes are either in the…

  • The iPod is powered by a sophisticated and sensitive operating system that can be severely damaged if tampered with. Apple's iOS is designed in such a way that you can only run certain applications on…

  • The Spirit software is designed to jailbreak iPod Touches, iPhones and iPads. Spirit exploits a weakness in the iPod Touch operating system to give the owner access to the file system. Root file…

  • The Symtek TekPower AC Charger for iPod & iPhone enables you to charge the battery of your iPod or iPhone from your wall outlet. It has its own connection cord so that you do not have to use your…

  • One of the big complaints many users had when the iPod and iPhone hit the scene was the lack of a removable battery. Apple's devices have always been completely closed, leaving owners unable to…

  • "Traffic Rush" is so simple your grandma could probably get a decent score. The free iPod Touch and iPhone game from Donut Games is all about getting cars and trucks and motorcycles through an…

  • Many second and third generation iPod Touch models featured the MC model designation. MC model iPod Touch devices feature the "MC" designation listed before their specific model number. The MC…

  • Your iPod Touch has the ability to download video game emulators to play old console video games. These types of emulators are only available on jailbroken Apple devices. This is because the emulators…

  • There are a number of gaming cheats available for Game Boy Advance games. If you are running the Game Boy Advance (GBA) emulator, GPSPhone, on your jailbroken (hacked) iPod Touch media device, you can…

  • Apple's iPod models all connect to a computer to transfer music, videos, podcasts and other media to the mobile device. The process uses the official iTunes software, which opens by default whenever…

  • The 8 GB iPod touch allows you to carry around up to 8 GB worth of movies and music, so you can enjoy them wherever you are. If one of the components, such as the LCD, on the device fails, it can make…

  • The Apple iPod can occasionally fail to synchronize with computers running some versions of the Windows operating system. If you receive the "Unknown Error Occurred -- 50" message when you try to…

  • Tango is a video calling service for the iPod touch, iPhone and other smartphones, computers and tablet devices. Use it to make free device-to-device video calls over the Internet, by selecting other…

  • Froggy Jump is a game created by Invictus Games for the iPod. You do just as the game suggests. You play as a frog and you jump, hitting objects that will propel you high into the air until eventually…

  • Apple introduced the iPod MP3 player in 2001. SanDisk released the Sanza Fuze MP3 player in 2008. Both devices contain many of the same features including the ability to store music, photos and…

  • DragonFireSDK allows developers to prepare applications for Apple products such as iPod using native C and C ++ -- native Windows programming languages. DragonFireSDK behaves like a translator,…

  • Apple mobile device users can choose from hundreds of thousands of applications, usually known as "apps," from the Apple iTunes Store. Advertising-funded or promotional apps are usually free to…

  • Ubuntu is an open-source operating system that runs on the Linux kernel and is the most widely used distribution of Linux currently available. Ubuntu was designed to handle many of the same…

  • The Facebook Developers app will allow you to create apps and distribute your apps on Facebook. You can also use the Developers app to create a more personalized experience for Facebook users that…

  • Winamp is a music management suite that can be configured to play Pandora radio stations from within the Winamp interface. Pandora is an Internet-based music service that allows you to create…

  • The proliferation of digital media has created an environment where many of our important moments, such as weddings, vacations and graduations, are stored on DVD media. While this is convenient for…

  • ITunes software creates libraries of music on the computer and uses those libraries to load tunes onto the iPod and other Apple devices for portable listening. If you have more than one computer with…

  • MyTown is a social gaming application for the iPod touch and iPhone that allows users to purchase virtual businesses. If the application is frozen, reset it by restarting the software on your iPod.…

  • Perform a factory restore to your iPod to resolve any operating errors or problems associated with the player's software. Use the iTunes software to perform the restore to your iPod. When you fully…

  • Your iPod supports playback for music as well as digital video files, but it is not compatible with all video formats. You can use the conversion tool included in the iTunes software to create an…

  • "Winamp Search" is a browser toolbar extension that is sometimes packaged with downloads for Winamp media player. "Winamp Search" is usually installed in a way that is not entirely clear to the user,…

  • ITunes lets you copy or "sync" all of the music and other media in your iTunes library to any Apple device, including all models of iPod. All of your playlists are preserved so whatever lists are in…

  • There are four models of iPods, but only the iPod Touch is capable of using applications, or "apps." You can download these programs to perform a variety of duties, such as writing and sending emails,…

  • Apple iTunes, a digital media software package, allows users to store, listen and access digital media files, namely music, movies, television shows and podcasts. The software comes pre-installed on…

  • Apple's iPod MP3 player is available in four models: the shuffle, nano, classic and the touch. All play music, audiobooks and podcasts; a few have more advanced features. To fill the iPod with media,…

  • A "ripped" movie is when you copy the video file off a DVD and save it on your computer. If you wish to take this movie file and put it onto a blank DVD so that you have a second copy of the original,…

  • Between work, sport and family, it isn't always possible to watch your favorite TV show when it airs on television. The Fancast website recognizes this problem and uploads episodes of hundreds of TV…

  • Ubuntu, a popular version of the Linux operating system, includes the same multimedia functions of Windows and Mac OS. You can watch movies, edit photographs and download and listen to your favorite…

  • Safely removing devices like iPods, iPads and iPhones from Apple iTunes is necessary before you can disconnect the devices from your computer. You can accomplish this with the iTunes "Eject" command.…

  • DivX is an algorithm that is used to compress video tracks for digital media files. The codec is commonly found in ASF files, but it can also be published with a DMF container format. Although gaming…

  • In addition to being able to listen to music, download songs, watch videos and play games, Apple's iPod also allows you to transfer pictures from its photo library to your iMac in your iPhoto library.…

  • When you have more than one device you want to sync to a single iTunes library, you can create playlists for each device. By setting iTunes to update each device to specific playlists, you can…

  • When what you thought was a fully charged iPod dies on you soon after you turn it on, the situation can become frustrating and baffling. Sometimes the problem is easy to fix; other times, it may…

  • Manufactured by Pioneer, the AVH-P4000DVD is an in-dash DVD multimedia receiver for you car. With its 6.1-inch widescreen touchscreen, you can easily operate the radio, DVDs and Bluetooth connections.…

  • MacTheRipper users are frequently confronted with error messages reporting the DVD they are ripping has bad sectors. A sector is a generic subdivision of the total data contained on a DVD. The primary…

  • Wiring an iPod to a Vrvd640g car stereo receiver involves the use of a standard auxiliary cable. This allows you to listen to any model of iPod that has ever been released, from Apple's iPod Shuffle…

  • The OverDrive Media Console is a free program that allows you to watch videos and listen to MP3 files, as well as audiobooks. If you have downloaded or transferred an audiobook to your OverDrive…

  • MacTheRipper copies video files from DVDs and decrypts the movies so that you can burn copies of them. After it copies the DVD's files to a folder you select on your hard drive, MacTheRipper saves the…

  • The folders for different media, such as music, videos and games, on an iPod can be managed using the iTunes application on your computer. You can determine the folders and subfolder for your iPod by…

  • Having your workout videos on your iPod can be very convenient, until you want to get them off. iTunes makes adding files to your iPod a quick and simple process, but does not allow you to transfer…

  • IPod users have hoped for a method of listening to OverDrive audiobooks on their handheld devices, often contriving difficult or illegal ways to overcome digital rights. In 2009, OverDrive announced…

  • Some versions of the iPod include the "Safari" application that can be used to surf the Internet when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you do not want your child from gaining access to…

  • While the iPod does not come with a built-in chess game there is a chess game available for most versions of the iPod called "Chess and Backgammon Classics." This classic chess game allows players to…

  • A popdcast is a type of audio recording. The term "podcast" is derived from the fact that these are Internet radio shows downloaded via the iTunes Store to iPods. "Fancast" is one of these specific…

  • The Winamp media player is designed to work with content found on a PC, providing a unified interface for playing video and audio. Special files called "plugins" can be added to Winamp to increase its…

  • Even if your car stereo is an older model, it's still possible to listen to your iPod through the car's speakers using an FM transmitter. It may sound like radio piracy, but listening to your iPod by…

  • The iPod plugin for the Winamp music player allows you to control your iPod without the use of Apple's proprietary iTunes software. You can sync playlists and transfer files to the iPod much like…

  • In recent years, Apple's iPod has met with great popularity among both Apple and PC users as a multi-function peripheral device. While the applications installed on iPods are managed through the…

  • The iPod is a portable multimedia device designed and sold by Apple, Inc. The iPod automatically syncs to the Apple-owned iTunes service when connected by the USB cable supplied with the iPod, but…

  • The iPod has a manual reset feature that comes in handy if you are having problems with the device. Perhaps it is frozen, or your contacts and calendars failed to load. Either way, a reset might…

  • Apple's iPod Nano 3rd Generation was produced from 2007 through 2009 and it featured a wide screen and the ability to play videos. It comes in five different colors and it is much smaller than the…

  • It's no good having different data on a bunch of different devices, constantly transferring files to the computer and then uploading them to new gadgets. Using Palm Desktop software and other software…

  • The Ubuntu operating system is growing in usage in large part because of its extensive out-of-the-box support for popular hardware devices like the iPod. With Ubuntu, you can manage your iPod right…

  • Nike Plus, also known as Nike + iPod, allows you to track your personal workout data on your iPod or iPhone using a wireless device that is placed in your shoe. You can collect statistical data about…

  • Owned and regulated by Microsoft, the WMV file format is used to encode and distribute digital video. While WMV is supported by a variety of Microsoft software and portable devices, it is not…

  • Knowing how to properly connect your iPod to your hard drive is essential to being able to sync the music on that particular storage device to your iPod. A hard drive is the storage device on your…

  • If you have DivX movies in AVI format, re-encoding them as MP4 or MOV files allows you to watch your movies on an iPod. According to the Apple website, iPods can display video up to 1.5 Mbps at a…

  • When your iPod is not functioning correctly or not playing music as it should, you will need to rebuild the database for the device. This is accomplished by restoring the original software for your…

  • Apple's ubiquitous iTunes and associated iPod portable music player represent a rather easy-to-use system. Computer devices, such as hard drives, like to be ejected at the software level prior to…

  • The Apple iPod is a hand-held digital music and movie player that is available in several models. To transfer files to the iPod, you must use Apple's iTunes software and the included iPod USB cable.…

  • You can use multiple iPods on the same computer and sync them differently if you want. If you have different user accounts, iTunes will run autonomously for each user and no further adjustments need…

  • M4A files are audio files that have been downloaded from the iTunes Store or files that were imported into your iTunes Library, then converted into the M4A format. M4A files that are saved on your PC…

  • Our mobile society leads business professionals to constantly seek ways to make office tasks and applications accessible via their iPods. Many iPod programs, also known as applications or "apps," are…

  • You've been listening to your iPod for a while and suddenly you notice there are errors with your music files. Maybe the artist names are not loading correctly, the album names are gibberish or every…

  • The click wheel U2 iPod can sometimes freeze up, even with a fully charged battery. A manual reset will usually fix the problem, restoring your iPod to working order in a matter of minutes.…

  • Apple's iPod has come a long way since its debut in 2001. Originally incapable of displaying photos, older versions of the iPod have given way to newer models equipped with color screens. The iPod is…

  • Hundreds of thousands of apps are available for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch products. These apps can be easily downloaded from iTunes or the App Store. Unfortunately, uploading your own apps is a…

  • If you've purchased a DVD and wish to transfer its contents to your iPod, the MacTheRipper software is able to copy the disk onto your Macintosh computer. As a free program, MacTheRipper is a…

  • If you own two or more iPods, you may want to transfer some of the music from one iPod to the other. The software iPod 2 iPod makes this transfer possible while not breaking copyright laws. According…

  • One of the exciting things about iTunes is that it allows users to create playlists from songs in their Music Library. Once the listener has a playlist they like, they can even upload it to their…

  • Having an iPod is a convenient way to keep all of your iTunes songs (MP3 files legally purchased through the online iTunes store) in one compact place. However, if you're looking to get your iTunes…

  • According to Apple, your iPod, iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano or iPod Classic can be used as a data storage device. Any data you save to your iPod can be moved to your PC. Use this feature to back…

  • The iPod is a popular digital music player developed by Apple Computers. Using iTunes software, the user can arrange music stored on an iPod into playlists. From time to time it may be desirable to…

  • You bought a new PC, but something is missing--your iPod's songs, videos and applications. Since the iPod's data is stored on and shared with iTunes, connecting (syncing) it to a new computer will…

  • Microsoft's Audio Video Interleave (AVI) format typically contains high-quality video content in large file sizes. AVIs work very well on PCs, but they don't play well with Apple products, including…

  • Although the iPod is a portable device for personal music playback, you can also connect it to external speakers by using the iPod's headphone jack. Alternatively, if the external-speaker set is…

  • iTunes is the default software to sync your iPod or iPod Touch. With iTunes, you can update your iPod, add or remove songs, playlists and videos. You can sync apps and podcasts if you use an iPod…

  • Add MP4 videos to your iPod without iTunes using a free iTunes alternative. iTunes software alternatives allow users to plug in an iPod, drag and drop videos into the software queue and add them to…

  • Although the Apple iPod is technically designed to function with both Windows and Mac based computers it is possible to run into a few compatibility issues while using a PC. In order to correct this…

  • If your iPod has become corrupted, this means that there is a problem with the operating system that runs the device. This can happen for a number of reasons, including removing your iPod from your…

  • A wide range of music management programs can be used to keep your music collection in sync with your iPod. The iPod sync functionality is practically required for any music management program given…

  • The iTunes program transfers photos to an iPod, but the reverse cannot be done. You can manually transfer selected photos from an iPod to an iMac's hard drive by using a free iPod copy tool program,…

  • The iPod is a great device for listening to music, staying connected to the Internet in Wi-Fi zones, and watching videos on a high-quality screen. However, not all video formats are playable on the…

  • If you are an iPod user but think iTunes is the only way to sync your computer with the iPod, think again. Alternatives to iTunes exists for computer users, allowing the same functionality of iTunes…

  • iTunes doesn't just manage the music files you have stored on your computer, it also controls the files that are transferred to any iPod you connect to it. If you have a group of iTunes files that you…

  • Introduced in 2001, iPod devices created a convenient way for people to carry around their favorite electronic audio and video files. Developed by Apple Inc., iPods easily connect to any computer that…

  • Although the iTunes Store offers iTunes users a wide selection of music and other audio files, its collection is missing a lot in the way of live tracks. This is where file-sharing programs like…

  • Building an iPod app can be complicated if you're developing it from scratch. There are companies that will build your app for you, all you have to do is tell them what you want (and pay them). But…

  • The iPod Updater software is a program that installs the latest iPod software necessary to manage and improve your device's performance. It connects to the Apple server and automatically installs any…

  • The iPod is a popular electronic device that stores music, video, images and more. In its default factory settings, the iPod is set to automatically sync with an iTunes library upon being connected to…

  • The iPod and iTunes are very popular and capable products that work easily on both Macs and PCs. It's fairly easy to configure iTunes so you can sync more than one iPod on the same computer.

  • Hulu.com is a website that aggregates free video content, frequently featuring popular television show episodes and movies. The site is currently runs on Flash. Currently, Apple's iPod Touch does not…

  • IPods are commonly used not just to play music but to transport it, too, serving as miniature, portable music libraries. If you don't have access to an iPod, however, you might need to resort to other…

  • There are a number of reasons why iTunes might not recognize your iPod.

  • Files are often lost quite easily on computers, and the multimedia files located within iTunes are no exception. All it takes to lose years worth of accumulated music, videos, and photos is a hard…

  • Putting a photo on your iPod as the background, or wallpaper, is simply a way to customize your iPod. Use your own photos or download free iPod wallpapers from a number of sites on the Internet. You…

  • The Apple iPod is known for its durability. While it is built quite strong, occasionally it can be broken by simply dropping it or leaving it out in the cold. However, even when it seems like it is…

  • If you find you accidentally locked your iPod Nano and forgot the password, all is not lost. On the contrary, it's easy to unlock your device as long as you have access to the primary computer with…

  • Once you buy an iPod, it's a good idea to register it before you begin downloading songs and movies. The easiest way to do this online is to connect your iPod to your computer, download iTunes and…

  • iPods have a number of different accessories with a variety of functions. For a first time iPod owner, what's available to go with an iPod can be overwhelming. One of the more curious peripherals is…

  • Apple's iPod has long dominated the music player market. The iPod's ease-of-use is often cited as one of Apple's most ingenious features. As people acquire new or refurbished iPods, they often want to…

  • While iPods that are purchased in the United States can be used overseas, there are a few potential issues and problems. In most computers, both in North America and throughout the world, peripherals…

  • The iPod has revolutionized portable music. Beginning with the transistor radio in the 1950s, leading to the Sony Walkman in the late 1970s and eventually the Discman in 1984, technology has allowed…

  • If you've received an iPod from a friend that was synced with his or her computer and you want to keep all of the cool tunes on iPod, don't worry. You CAN sync an iPod with multiple computers. Here's…

  • The world changed in 2001 when Apple Computer introduced the iPod, the world's first portable MP3 music player. It was the most significant change in music since the compact disc killed the vinyl…

  • Apple iPods are one of the most popular MP3 players around, and with so many of them being bought, many people will sell their own. Reasons differ for selling an iPod and could range anywhere from…

  • Using an iPod to store all of your favorite tunes is extremely convenient. Instead of having to keep track of numerous CD's everywhere you go, just simply carry your iPod. Listening to music during a…

  • Perhaps you want to play your iPod on a computer that doesn’t have the music locally stored or on a PC at work or at a friends house. The secret to playing an iPod on a PC is to set the iPod to…

  • The iPod's Voice Memo feature allows you to record lectures and personal memos to your device. The Voice Memo requires a microphone attachment for iPods without built-in microphones. Recorded files…

  • If you have your iPod configured to sync automatically with your iTunes library, the device may disconnect automatically after they sync process is complete. To prevent an iPod from automatically…

  • Apple's iPod shuffle provides a compact device to carry your music. The shuffle generally performs well and rarely locks up. However, when it does freeze or lock up, there is no obvious way of…

  • You can listen to a podcast on an iPod just like you would listen to music. All you need to do is find the podcast, subscribe to the podcast, load the podcast to your iPod and then listen to the…