These days pretty much everyone can afford the luxury of having some kind of personal sound system with which to enjoy their music wherever they go. The days of the Discman and the Walkman however are over, for today the most popular personal media device is the Ipod, a digital mp3 player which has taken the world by storm.

New technology such as the Ipod can add a huge amount of enjoyment to your day in many ways, whether it is easing the boredom of your train ride home from work or even making that early morning jog that much easier to complete. However all new technologies will come with some problems, the most common of these being the ease of use to the owner. Nothing could be more annoying than having this great piece of technology and not be able to take advantage of its features due to a lack of detailed instructions in how to use it. One of the most common problems people run into is exactly how to download music into your Ipod.
I must admit I did have some trouble downloading music from my computer to my Ipod when I first got it, so once I had it all figured out I thought a quick guide on how to download music into your Ipod would probably be quite appreciated. I hope this guide makes your Ipod experience that much easier and more enjoyable.

So the first step is obviously having music on your computer because there is no use in learning how to download music into your Ipod if you don’t actually have any music in the first place. Music, usually in the form of mp3 files, can be obtained via various methods, either by downloading them from a subscriber site or converting your cd collection to mp3 via a conversion program. I have included a link to some great subscriber sites at the end of this article, some of which come with bonus converting software on signup which will allow you to convert your whole cd collection to digital mp3 form.

The next step in our how to download music into your Ipod guide is of course to find the song or video you want to watch on the subscriber site. Once you have found the desired file, make sure you choose the Video Ipod/ Sony PSP download option. This is simply to ensure that you get the correct file type to be watched on your Ipod. Then you'll need to download the file to a place on your computer, it is best to create a folder called Ipodfiles or something similar so you will know exactly where they are. If of course you are using conversion software to convert your cd collection then the software will lead you through the process.

Once you have your music or movie on your computer, it is then time to connect your Ipod to your computer via its USB cord. On most computers there is a USB port at the front of the computer, otherwise it will be at the back just below where you plug in your keyboard and mouse.

Open the Apple iTunes application. Select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu in the iTunes application. Browse your computer for the song you previously downloaded and click 'Open.' Then Click 'Edit,' then click 'Preferences in the iTunes application. Once that is done click the 'Ipod' tab, then click 'Songs,' and then 'Automatically update all Songs.' Lastly, you should click 'OK.'

This is where Apples ITunes software really comes into its own, as it will do all the work for you from this point on. It will automatically download all the music onto your Ipod for you, then all you need to do is select the file in your Ipod and you'll be good to go.

If all instructions above have been followed correctly you should now know how to download music into your Ipod and listen to it. As you can see, it is not a complicated process and you should be able to achieve this quite easily.

As mentioned above, one of the most important parts of this process is picking the right subscriber site. The wrong one will not have the selection you desire, and could end up costing you more than you are willing to pay if it charges download fees. So I have created a small page with links to two great Ipod sites which do not charge download fees and have a massive selection of songs and movies. But don't take my word for it, check them out for yourself and pick the right one for you because now you know how to download music into your Ipod you need a vast selection to choose from.