Hot iPod & MP3 Players How-Tos

HowTo: Make Your Own Custom Fit Earbud Headphones

Earbuds have always been a problem for me. Maybe I have abnormally shaped ears, but when I go running, my iPod Shuffle earbuds are a chronic distraction, always popping out. With the iPod Shuffle, you're bound by the Apple brand earbuds, as the controls are on the headphones rather than the device itself. Damn you, Apple.

How To: Fix a frozen iPod

In this video, we learn how to fix a frozen iPod. This is for when you are getting a "do not disconnect" message from your iPod while using iTunes or any other program with your iPod. To do this, you need to hold down the top of the wheel and the middle of the wheel simultaneously. Do this for several seconds, then the Apple logo will show up on the screen. Now the device will release your computer from being in a frozen state. Quickly remove the USB cord from your computer when the Apple log...

How To: Put videos on your iPod touch using KeepVid software

In this video, we learn how to put videos on your iPod touch using KeepVid software. First, go online to KeepVid, then download and install this to our computer. After you do this, connect your device to your computer and open up iTunes. Now, go to the movies section of iTunes and drag your video into the movie section from your desktop. Now, the software will process and you will be bale to rename it. After this, sync your iPod with your iTunes and you will be able to access the movie right ...

How To: Download music from Limewire to Itunes then to iPod

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to download music from Limewire to iTunes to be able to sync it into their iPod device. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Begin by opening the Limewire and iTunes program. Then download the desired song(s). Now go to the Limewire library by clicking on the Library tab. Then simply highlight the song(s) and drag it into the iTunes library. This video will benefit those viewers who have an iPod device, and would like to learn how to get fre...

How To: Transfer songs from an iPod to iTunes in Windows Vista

In this tutorial, we learn how to transfer songs from an iPod to iTunes in Windows Vista. First, plug your device into your computer and open up iTunes. Minimize this screen, then go to your computer and find the music folder. After this, you will be able to see all the music that is saved to your computer. Next, take this folder and highlight all the music that is in this. After you do this, paste this into your iTunes and it will then start to load all the music. Give it a few minutes to fi...

How To: Transfer music from iPod to iTunes Library

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to transfer music from an iPod to the iTunes library. Begin by connecting the device to the computer. Then click on the Start menu and open Control Panel. Now click on the device. Click on Tools and select Folder Options. Then click on the View tab and check "Show hidden files and folders". Click OK. Now open the iPod_Control folder and open the Music folder. Finish by simply opening all the folders and importing the music files into iTunes. This vide...

How To: Control your Windows PC with an iPod Touch or iPhone

In this video, we learn how to control your Windows PC with an iPod Touch or iPhone. First, go online and search for 'Logitech touch mouse server', then download and install this software. Now, go into the software and launch it on your phone. You should now be able to use your computer and your phone simultaneously as long as you have a wireless connection. Now, you will be dragging the mouse on your phone and it will be working on your computer. You will have full functions while using your...

How To: Put photos on a jailbroken iPod/iPhone without iTunes

Have a jailbroken iPod Touch or iPhone? If so, adding pictures is a breeze. So breezy is it, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two minutes! For details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started transferring images to your iPod without going through iTunes, watch this helpful video guide.

How To: Reset and restore an Ipod nano to remedy freezing

In this tutorial, we learn how to reset and restore an iPod Nano. First, take your Nano and hold down the center button and the menu buttons down simultaneously. Continue to do this for several seconds until the device turns off. After this, hold down the middle button and pause button down simultaneously until you see a check mark on the screen of your device. Now, you can connect the device to the computer and open up iTunes. You can now set up all your songs and add new music to your devic...

How To: Watch YouTube Videos on an iPod with KeepVid

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to put any YouTube video on an iPod. Begin by going on the YouTube website and browse for a desired video. Once you have found the video, copy the video's URL. Now go to the website: KeepVid and paste the URL into the text box. Then click on Download and wait for the link to process. Once processed, click on the link to begin downloading the video. Once finished downloading, drag the video file into iTunes and sync it to the iPod. This video will bene...

How To: Put an Apple iPod Classic into diagnostic mode

Need some help figuring out how to put your Apple iPod Classic into diagnostic mode? It's easy! And this iPod user's guide will show you how it's done. It's so easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in under four minutes. For details, and to get started testing and troubleshooting your own iPod, take a look.

How To: Jailbreak an iPod Touch running firmware v. 3.0

In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to jailbreak an iPod Touch running firmware v. 3.0. First open up iTunes, right click and select back up. It is better to back up first so that you don't lose any important data in case something goes wrong. Now hold both buttons at the bottom for about 10 seconds and release them when a blank screen comes up. Now the iPod goes in to recovery mode and you got to restore it before you can use it with iTunes. Click OK and then click Shift+Re...

How To: Get vwallpaper from Cydia

In this tutorial, we learn how to get vWallpaper from Cydia. First, go into Cydia and then go into "manage" and "add a source". You are going to hit "edit" then "add" and then type in "i.danstaface.net/deb/". You should now be brought back to sources and have a prompt shown on your screen next. Now, click on "vWallpaper" and don't install anything else. Once you have installed this, you will be brought back to your home page and you will have to restart your springboard. After this, if you ha...

How To: Reset an iPod nano

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reset an iPod Nano. This task is very fast, simple and easy to do. Begin by simply pressing the Menu button on the scroll wheel and the center button. Hold the two buttons together for about 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears on the iPod screen. When the Apple logo disappears, the iPod is finished resetting. This video provides a visual demonstration for viewers to easily follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who have an iPod Na...

How To: Reboot your jailbroken iPod Touch w/o unjailbreaking

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reboot their tethered jail-broken iPod Touch or iPhone. Begin by opening the jail-broken application and click on Search Then type "summer-board" into the search bar and select the Winter-Board application. Now click on Install and Confirm to continue. When the reboot window opens, click on OK. Then connect the device to your computer and redo the jail-breaking process. This video will benefit those viewers who have a jail-broken iPod device, and w...

How To: Boost volume on your iPhone/iPod

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to boost the volume on an iPod Touch or iPhone. Begin by opening the iTunes program and select all the songs in your library. To select all the songs, simply press the Control and A keys. Then right-click and select Get Info. When a window pops up, click on Yes. Now click on the Options tab and set the Volume Adjustment to 100%. Finish by click OK. This video will benefit those viewers who have an iPod device, and would like to learn how to boost the ...

How To: Fix wifi on iPhone or iPod Touch

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fix the Wi-Fi problem on an iPod Touch or iPhone. Begin by clicking on Settings and select General. Then scroll down to click on General and select Reset Network Settings. When a confirmation window pops up, click on "Reset Network Settings". The iPod device will then reboot. Now click on Settings and select Wi-Fi. Then select a network to connect to. This video will benefit those viewers who have an iPhone or iPod Touch, and would like to learn ho...

How To: Get install0us v2.5 for iPod Touch or iPhone

This video tutorial is in the Electronics category which will show you how to get install0us v2.5 for iPod Touch or iPhone. Click on Cydia and let it open up. Once it is open, click on manage > sources > hackulo.us > installous > modify > remove. Then go back to sources > edit > add. In the URL box, type in cydia.install0us.com and then click 'add source'. Then click return to Cydia and click 'done'. Then go back to manage > sources > install0us repository and here you will see the install0us...

How To: Transfer music from your iPod to iTunes with Senuti

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to transfer music from an iPod device to their iTunes library using the program, Senuti. This application is only available for the Mac computer. Begin by opening your main browser and go to the site: Senuti. Then download the application and open it. Now insert your iPod device. Then select all music files in your iPod device and transfer it to your iTunes library. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac computer, and would like to learn ...

How To: Recover music from an iPod without software on a PC

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to copy music and videos from an iPod to a computer. Begin by opening iTunes. Do not plug in your iPod device. Then click on Edit and select Preferences. This will make iTunes blind to the iPod. Now connect your iPod and open the drive folder. Click on Tools and select Folder Options. Now check the option "Show hidden files, folders and drives" and click OK. Then open the "iPod_Control" folder and open the "Music" folder. Now copy all the files into i...

How To: Reset your Apple iPod

In this video, we learn how to reset your Apple iPod. To restart the device, place one finger on the "menu" button and the other on the select button. Hold down these buttons simultaneously until the screen turns black. When it turns black, you will see the Apple logo appear in the middle of the screen. Now, the device will restart and the color will come back to your screen along with the regular menu options. It might take several seconds for your normal screen to show up, but just wait for...

How To: Fix the earphone jack on an Apple iPod Classic

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of fixing a broken headphone jack on an Apple iPod Classic quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the other components. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their iPods without actually disassembling their units.