Transfer iPhone, iTunes, and iPod Music and Files to New Computers
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.
Best Mac Programs to Transfer iPod to Computer
If you're a Mac user, why bother sifting through reviews and listings of iPod transfer programs that won't run on your favorite OS? This list contains our top picks for Mac-only programs that will let you transfer the contents of an iPod, iPhone, or iPad to a desktop iTunes library.
iPod Transfer Software Comparison
A side-by-side comparison chart to help you identify which iPod transfer program meets your needs.
Transferring your iTunes Library to Another Computer
One of the biggest challenges of getting a new computer is transferring your iTunes music library. Backing up your iTunes library isn't exactly simple, either. And Apple doesn't help make things easier.
How Do I Transfer my iTunes Music to a New Computer?
Transferring your iTunes library to a new computer isn't a simple task. Make it a little easier with these instructions.
How Did You Overcome iTunes Transfer Hurdles?
Moving iTunes libraries from one computer to another can be one of the trickiest - and least pleasant - experiences for iPod/iPhone owners. Though there are a number of techniques that different people suggest and swear by - from iPod copy software to burning libraries to CD - nothing's foolproof.
Can I Give Away an iPod and Let the Recipient Have the Music On It?
Apple makes it hard to give iPods with music still on them. By design, iPods sync to only one computer and when they’re synced with another one, the music on them is deleted and replaced by music from the second computer. Despite that, there are ways to give the gift of a fully stocked iPod.
Apple's Guide to Using an iPod to Transfer iTunes Libraries
Apple provides a guide to employing a new technique to use your iPod, in disk mode, to transfer your iTunes library to another computer. Be warned: this guide is very long and requires a lot of steps. Looks like it should work fine, though.