A Guide to Using an iPod in 2025
So, you’ve decided to cut the cord, break free from the algorithms, and forge your own path.
Welcome. I know how it feels. It can be fun, the idea of finding your own music, re-discovering old favorites, and seeing what you’ve been missing outside of the walled garden of music streaming.
But it’s also daunting. Where do you even get started? That’s where I come in. As someone who recently rebuilt my music library, and iPod, let me help you avoid the mistakes I made so that your path to musical freedom is smoother than mine.
There’s a lot to cover, from software, hardware, organization, curation, mindset, and more—so let’s get started.