Learning how to transfer music to iPod is one of the initial things iPod users would like to do. After all, what use does an iPod have if you are unable to listen to music with it? If you are scared of the process, don’t be. The ABCs of how to transfer music to iPod is not as complicated as you think.

The basics of how to transfer music to iPod begins with the knowledge of the sources of music which you will transfer to your iPod. You can have a couple of choices here — your CD collection is one, while downloading music from the internet is another.

You must know, however, that you are still not able to download music directly from the internet to your iPod, although Apple is already working on its possibility in the near future. Your only option then is to download the songs to your computer first, and then from there, you can learn how to transfer music to iPod.

It is necessary that you download only from sites that you can trust. There are many sites that offer free downloading services, and you have to be cautious about such sites, because they are really not totally free in the sense that your system can be infected with spyware and viruses, and this can cause you a lot of money in the event that you will have your system repaired. Reputable sites will charge you only around 99 cents for every song, and that is not much at all, if you weigh the benefits that you can reap in return.

After verifying that the site is reliable and spyware-free, download iTunes from Apple using this link, http://www.apple.com/itunes/. iTunes is an essential software that will let you drag the music from your computer into your iPod.

When you already have the music files ready, and your iTunes already installed, connect your iPod to your computer. The songs which you have in store will begin playing automatically.

As already mentioned, you have another music source, and that’s your CD. If you do not wish to download music from the internet, then you can make use of the songs from your CD collection instead. Just copy the files into your computer and make sure that you have iTunes installed there as well. Then plug your iPod into your computer and enjoy listening!

Even if you are not techno-savvy, learning how to transfer music to iPod will not scare you out of your wits.

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