iPod Copy and iPod Backup Programs, How-Tos, and Reviews

Top Programs to Transfer iPod to Computer
Deciding between the dozens of programs that transfer iPods to computers can be maddening. After all, they all appear to do similar things and make similar claims. How do you decide which one offers the best combination of features, speed, and price? Read on to learn which iPod-to-computer transfer programs get top marks and which you should avoid.

iPod Transfer, Copy & Backup 101
Read the product reviews, tips, and how-tos that will help you successfully back up or transfer the music on your iPod or in your iTunes library.

Using CopyTrans, an iPod Copy Tool
Sometimes you need to copy or backup your iPod library, but iTunes doesn't allow you to do that. Luckily, there are other programs, like CopyTrans, that let you copy the iPod, backup the iPod, or transfer iPod libraries. This step-by-step guide shows you how to backup iPods with CopyTrans.

Using iPodCopy, an iPod Copy and Backup Tool, on Windows
Sometimes you need to copy or backup your iPod library, but iTunes doesn't allow you to do that. Luckily, there are other programs, like iPodCopy, that let you copy the iPod, backup the iPod, or transfer iPod libraries. This step-by-step guide shows you how to backup iPods with iPodCopy.

Using iGadget, an iPod Copy, Transfer, and Backup Tool
IGadget is a program that helsp you transfer music from iPod to computer. This step-by-step guide shows you how to use iGadget to copy iPods to PCs, backup iPods, or transfer an iPod library to a new PC.

Top Programs to Transfer iPod to Computer
There are so many programs that transfer iPods to computers--and so many are so similar--that making a smart choice can be tough. Luckily, we've tested and ranked more than a dozen of these apps.