iPod & iTunes Garage rocks you to the boundaries of digital music--in less time!

Learn everything you want to know about iPod and iTunes for both Macs and PCs--plus more! iPod & iTunes Garage, from Prentice Hall PTR's Garage Series, offers a comprehensive look at today's hottest digital gadget on the market, the iPod. From installing and running iTunes software to choosing the perfect accessory for your iPod, this book addresses a range of topics in digital music. Learn how to compress files and burn CDs. Work with your iPod for other functions, such as contacts, notes, and calendars. Delve into the file-sharing controversy with insights from both sides of the issue and explore the problems facing recording artists. Whether you've had an iPod for some time or you are new to digital music, iPod & iTunes Garage has the coverage you need to make the most of this cultural phenomenon!

Specific topics covered include

• Buying music from the iTunes Music Store
• Your iTunes music library
• The iPod mini
• Managing and sorting playlists
• iPod games
• Troubleshooting your iPod
• The future of digital music and the recording industry
• Backing up your music files
• Linux and the iPod
• Accessories, including headphones, car chargers, and cases
• Turning your iPod into a total music system
• Storing and transferring digital photos

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