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Introduction to the iTunes Store

iTunes is the program that Apple provides to buy and store you songs, movies, podcasts, and audio books, as well as to synch with and update your iPod. It’s a powerful, functional, fun program with a lot of features. This section will orient you to the basics of the iTunes Store.

Giving Music and Movies at iTunes Store

While most of us do our shopping in iTunes for ourselves, music and movies from the iTunes Store make great gifts for iPod and iPhone owners – and the iTunes Store makes it easy to give gifts. This is especially great for birthdays and holidays, or just when you want to share your favorite album or TV episode with a friend of loved one.

Creating an iTunes Store Account

A step by step guide to creating an iTunes Store account, which is required for buying songs, videos, and audiobooks at iTunes.

Creating an iTunes Account Without a Credit Card

Many people want to get an iTunes account without supplying, or sometimes having, a credit card. But can it be done?

Can I Create an iTunes Account With a Gift Card?

If you don't want to put a payment method on file with Apple, but you have an iTunes gift card, can you create an iTunes account?

I Just Got an iTunes Gift Card … Now What?

One of the most popular iPod related gifts, whether for birthdays, holidays, or any other occasion, is the iTunes Gift Card. If you’ve never used the iTunes Store or an iTunes Gift Card before, though, you may not be sure how to proceed. This collection of articles will get you up and running with your gift and shopping at the iTunes Store successfully.

Buying Songs from the iTunes Store

A step by step guide to buying songs at the iTunes Store.

Browsing Content at the iTunes Store

The main way to find for songs, movies, and TV shows at the iTunes Store is searching. But it's not the only way. You can also browse content in the store. Here's how.

Using the iTunes Video Rentals Service

The iTunes Video Rentals service works just about as smoothly as all the other services you’ve come to expect from the iTunes Store.But, because there are so many more options when it comes to iTunes movie rentals, there are a few more steps involved. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of renting movies from the iTunes Store.

Intro to Podcasts

A description of what a podcast is, where to find them, and how to download and subscribe to them.

Downloading and Subscribing to Podcasts

A guide to finding, downloading, and use podcasts with iTunes and iPod

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