Browse iPod Help and Tips

Browse iPod Help and Tips

Macworld's complete iPod buying guide
This holiday season, which iPod is the right one for you and for your loved ones? Our expert Christopher Breen helps sort out Apple's offerings so you can make the best choice.
Copy music off your iPod
There's nothing worse than losing your iTunes library to a hard drive crash. If you have music on your iPod, you can at least get it back with the right tools.
Outsource your photo scanning projects
Scanning all your old photos is a daunting process. Should you use a third-party scanning service can help you migrate old photos from the shoe box to the computer?
Caching iPod touch driving directions
You say your iPod touch isn't much good for providing directions while on the road? With a little planning it can be a better navigator.
Head to Head: iPod nano vs. pocket camcorders
How well does the new iPod nano's video camera compare to a standard-definition pocket camcorder? Take a look at samples that PC World shot with a nano, a Flip Mino, an iPhone 3GS, and a Kodak Zi8.
Beyond HandBrake's defaults
HandBrake is a terrific tool for easily ripping DVDs but there may come times when you want to go beyond its preset settings. Here's a look beneath the surface for doing just that.
Stream music from iTunes
Using an Airport Express or an Apple TV, you can easily stream music from iTunes to the speakers of your choice.
Dealing with podcast glut
Yes, you can have too much of a good thing. If too many podcasts are the good thing in your digital life, here are some tips for dealing with them.
Autofill and keeping podcasts
Autofilling an iPod needn't delete all the content on it. Here's how to keep the media you want and autofill the rest.
Inside iPhone 3.0's Remote Wipe feature
The iPhone 3.0 software's Remote Wipe feature adds a measure of security, but it's not foolproof, and how long it takes depends on the device.
Bugs & Fixes: iPhone 3.0's mystery Mail bug
Ted Landua has noticed an iPhone 3.0 bug where Spotlight searches turn up long-deleted e-mails. Here are the details.
Mac 911 Lightning Round
Quick answers to short questions.
Syncing large music libraries
You have a large iTunes library and an iPod that can't hold it all? Here are tips for shoe-horning the best stuff on to your portable media player.
Hands on with stereo Bluetooth and the iPhone 3.0 update
The iPhone 3.0 software update brings stereo Bluetooth streaming to select iPhone and iPod touch models. Dan Frakes takes an in-depth look at this new feature.
Hands on with iPhone 3.0's Spotlight
The new iPhone software adds enhanced search tools. Dan Frakes shows you how iPhone 3.0 makes it easier to find information and content on your mobile device.
Using video playlists on the iPhone/iPod touch
You've created a video playlist yet your iPhone fails to respect it. Here are a couple of techniques for ganging together videos within iPhone playlists.
Turn your iPod or iPhone into a portable drive
Whether you use your iPod or iPhone for entertainment, communication, or to amplify your cool quotient, all models share one thing in common: they can function as portable storage devices.
The iPod's alarming options
The iPod and iPhone have the power to put you to sleep and wake you up. We explore both options.
Reclaim some drive space from iTunes
Learn how to free up a bit of drive space by deleting unneeded iPod and iPhone software updaters.
See more device info in iTunes
Learn how to find out additional details about your iPhone, Apple TV, and iPod touch in iTunes’ Summary screen.
Adjust the volume of iTunes and iPod tracks
iTunes' Sound Check feature can help you standardize volume across different tracks.
A salmagundi of smart playlists
Smart playlists in iTunes can help you tame your library. Kirk McElhearn shows you some useful ones.
Sync multiple iPods to one Mac
Using OS X's Shared user folder, you can shared one iTunes library with multiple users on one Mac.
Bugs & Fixes: Blurry photos after updating to iPhone 2.2
Ted Landau looks at a reported bug with the iPhone 2.2 software update in which some images received e-mail attachments appear blurry or fuzzy.
Macworld Buying Guides: iPods
Last year, Apple sold 22.1 million iPods in the three months ending December 31. It’s safe bet that many of those iPods wound up being given as gifts. Maybe you’re planning on giving an iPod of your own this holiday season. Stumped as to which one of the four different kinds of iPods to pick? Don’t worry: we’ve got some helpful advice.
Ripping and playing audiobooks
If you buy audiobooks on CD, here's what you need to know to rip them and get them to play correctly in iTunes or on your iPod.
Bugs & Fixes: iPhone connect errors and audiobook crashes
Ted Landau looks at two iPhone-related bugs—a connection error in which the iPhone fails to show up in the iTunes Devices list and a crash that can occur when you attempt to play an audiobook.
Revisiting iPod mounting issues
You say your iPod refuses to appear in iTunes? Try these troubleshooting techniques.
Differentiating ‘new’ and ‘recent’ podcasts
Why are your new podcast episodes routinely booted off your iPhone or iPod? Because once you play a second of them, their newness disappears.
The limits of iPod touch/iPhone restrictions
Considering invoking Restrictions on your kid's iPod touch or iPhone? Communication and trust might be more effective parental controls.