Get your music back off of your iPod after a format, or for other not so legitimate reasons. This can be done with or without iTunes!I advise that you close down as many applications as possible as the files we are going to access can potentially corrupt all the music on your iPod. This is not a big deal if have it backed up somewhere, just simply format and start over, but it is a hassle. Use at your own risk. The music on your iPod is in mp3 or equivalent format, pertaining to the format it was loaded on in. So why can't you see the files? They're hidden... simple as that. Here's how to get the files off and correct their names, etc. *If the computer does not have iTunes, then you can jump to step 2) 1a) Set up with another iPod If the computer you are connecting to has a registered iPod, plug that one in first, and in iTunes got to Edit\Preferences the iPod tab, and under music. Check the box for disk use you will be warned about manual ejecting.. blah, blah.. click yes or OK Under ... Read More

 These directions will allow you to put your fourth generation (4G) iPod into diagnostic mode. This allows you to run basic tests to see why your iPod is not acting correctly.How to put your iPod into Diagnostic Mode. This will work for all fourth generation (4G) iPods including Photo, Nano, Video, or Mini. 1. Make sure your hold switch is off 2. Restart Your iPod 3. Press and hold these keys: Menu and Select until the apple logo appears and the hard drive starts to spin 4. Then press and hold these keys: Back and Select 5. The apple logo will appear backwards is you have done it correctly. 6. Move through the list of tests using REW and FFW 7. You can cancel any test by pressing MENU 8. To cancel diagnostic mode, just restart your system.... Read More

 Yes, iPod headphones are actually low quality microphones. Heres proof.I found this this to be quite interesting. There is one thing you might want to take note of: there are 2 models of headphones that apple has made. I have the older one with the longer end, or part where the jack is (whatever its called). The newer headphones have a much shorter jack area. If you don't know what I am talking about compare the 2. I don't know if it will work with the newer headphones (I got mine a little bit before the video iPod came out). I discovered this while I was in diagnostic mode (To get your iPod into this mode follow the instructions in this recipe: http://www.tech-recipes.com/entertainment_tips1314.html). 1. Once youre in diagnostic mode select IO. Go down to the option "Audio" and select it. Select "Mic". 2. When you select "Mic" the screen on your iPod should say RECORDING. While it says this just talk into your headphones. Remember to talk loudly because they do not record in the best ... Read More

 If you really want to do some neat tricks and hacks with your ipod, just place it into Diagnostics Mode. You'll enjoy a zillion ways to hack, test, and tweak your ipod from there.Many interesting iPod hacks start by starting your iPod's Diagnostics Mode. Here is how to do it. First, you'll need to reset or reboot your ipod. - Slide the Hold key to the right and then left. Then hold the menu and middle select buttons until it reboots. As soon as the ipod restarts, hold the left "back" and the middle "select" buttons. Hold these buttons until it boots into Diagnostic mode. You'll see the SRV Diag Boot appear. If you want to exit Diagnostics mode, just repeat the reset/reboot directions above.... Read More

 iPod acting funky? Reboot it! Everybody should know how to reboot this beloved device.The iPod is perfect--almost. If your iPod is acting wierd, try a reboot! Restart or reset your iPod: 1. Slide the hold key on the top of the device to the right and then back to the left again. 2. Press and hold the Menu button and the center "select" button for a few seconds. 3. After a few seconds, your device will reboot.... Read More

 I know you NEVER thought you could use your iPod as a thermometer, am I right? Well, you can... kinda! The iPod has an internal thermometer to detect the temperature of the hard drive. How hot is your iPod running?The temperature inside your iPod is dependent on many things. The hard drive spinning and the external temperature are the two major contributors. What is your iPod's temp? 1. Go into diagnostics mode. 2. Go to the manual tests by clicking the Menu button. 3. Scroll to IO > HardDrive > HDSpecs My iPod typically reports about 7C over what the external ambient temperature is. That number obviously is much higher after a lot of continuous music playing.... Read More

 Sleep modes are made for me. I must have music playing to help me fall asleep. However, I don't want to wear out my iPod by having it run all night long. Using sleep mode, it'll turn off after a set amount of time. More frequently, I set the sleep mode as a reminder. When the music stops, I know it is reminding me to do something! Enable Sleep Mode: 1. Go to the Main Menu. 2. Now go to Extras > Clock 3. Select your current time 4. Select Sleep Timer 5. Select the time you want the iPod to turn off.... Read More

 With many external devices, the standard iPod volume is not loud enough. Here are the tricks that you can use to increase the output volume.Two major ways exist for increasing the iPod volume. There are advantages and risks to each way. First, you can increase the volume of the song through iTunes: - Open iTunes. - Select Library. - Select a song or songs. (Ctrl+A for all.) - Right click and select Get Info. (If a prompted to edit multiple items, select Yes) - Navigate to Volume Adjustment at the bottom. - Move the arrow upward toward +100% - Click OK. - Sync your iPod. This is an easy way to increase the volume of an individual song or multiple songs. However, this will frequently increase distortion. This makes the song "hotter" but doesn't actually increase the volume coming out of the iPod. Most software that you can download that will increase your iPod volume works through this matter as well. The one piece of software that works well is goPod. This actually hacks the iPod firmwa... Read More

 I love to hack my iPod, but sometimes I go too far. However, it is easy to restore a hacked iPod back to the safety of the original firmware.Hacking firmware should not be scary. You can always restore back to the original firmware. 1. Make sure you all have music and data backed up from your iPod. Restoring will erase all data. 2. Connect your iPod and load iTunes 3. Select your device in the Source panel 4. From the Summary tab, select the Restore button During this process, it is essential that the instructions are followed correctly. Mainly, the directions ensure that the device can be powered throughout the process and that the data being sent to your iPod is not interrupted.... Read More

 Several methods exist for increasing your ipod's battery time and life. Here are the ten most important ones.iPod batteries are frequently debated and hated. These methods will help you get the most out of your iPod battery. 1. Backlight Timer: Backlight use eats up the iPod battery juice very quickly. You can change how quickly the backlight turns off. Settings -> Backlight Timer 2. Brightness: Just like on a laptop, the brighter the screen, the more energy it is burning. Decrease the screen brightness and you'll get more play. Settings -> Brightness 3. Clicker: That little audible clicking sound when scrolling through the menus will burn juice. Turn it off for the savings. Settings -> Clicker -> Off 4. Hold Switch: If you are not using it, turn on the hold switch. This will prevent the iPod from accidentally getting touched and turned on when you are not using it. 5. Pause: Don't just leave the iPod spinning for no reason. If you are not going to be listening for a bit, pause it! 6. ... Read More