Don’t forget to transfer your iPod’s music library to your computer before you retire and recycle it. It only takes a handful of steps and a few minutes to hold on to your favorite songs.

If you'd like to safely move songs from your iPod (except the iPod Touch) to any computer, follow these steps: How to transfer music from an iPod to a Mac Step 1: Connect your iPod and launch iTunes.

I've just gotten a new Mac and want to transfer my music onto it, but I don't have an easy way to get it off my old computer. Is there a simple, free way I can just transfer it from my iPod or iPhone?

Connect the iPod to your PC. If iTunes starts syncing (ie erasing) your music automatically, hit the X in the upper right hand corner of iTunes display, to the left of the search box, to stop it.

Time needed: 5 minutes. In order to move your music files from a PC to your Samsung phone or tablet, you’ll need a USB cable. Once you have that taken care of, follow the steps below to start ...