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Do Road Warriors Need An iPod Dock?

12:00PM Angus Kidman | The success of the iPod as a portable music player has also led to a healthy market for docks that let you play music from your iPod (or other MP3 player) through speakers in the comfort of your home. But is a portable dock a good idea for regular travellers? More »
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Australian Pricing For New iPod Models

6:36AM Angus Kidman | Apple’s new model iPods are, as expected, all over the news today, but the biggest question for many of us is: what do they cost? Here’s the Australian pricing. More »
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Persistence Is Key To iPod Music Copying

1:00PM Angus Kidman | Want to copy a song from your iPod back onto your PC? You’ll need some specialised software, and potentially infinite patience. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know. More »
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Top 10 Tricks For Making Your Playlists Rock

2:00AM Kevin Purdy | If music is part of your everyday work routine, workouts, or commute, stuffing your player full of tunes and hitting shuffle just won’t cut it. Scan these 10 tips for improving and expanding your music playlists. More »
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Building Smart Playlists In iTunes

1:00PM Angus Kidman | When we asked readers recently whether they used the shuffle feature on their iPod, a popular response was “yes, in combination with smart playlists”. If that sounds like Greek to you, here’s how to go about it. More »
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Fix MP4 Video To Play On Your iPod

10:00AM Angus Kidman | Can’t get video files to synch properly onto your iPod, even though it’s already in MP4 format? The solution might be closer than you think. More »
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How Much Does Shuffle Play Really Matter?

1:00PM Angus Kidman | Being able to shuffle your music at random is one of the main benefits of the digital music era, but is it something you really use on a regular basis? More »
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Convert Your Earbuds With Over-the-Ear Wraps

1:40AM Adam Pash | If you find yourself on the occasional jog wishing your earbuds fastened a little more securely to your ears, reader Yasmeen writes in with her clever solution for making your own quick-and-dirty ear-looping headphones. More »
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Speed Up iPod Video Conversions By Ditching H.264

10:30AM Angus Kidman | A simple settings tweak can make converting video files for use on an iPod or other similar device much faster. More »
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Turn Old CDs Into A DIY IPod Dock

4:00AM The How-To Geek | Got a pile of old, scratched-up coasters that you don’t really need anymore? You can repurpose them into a dock for your iPod, iPhone or other audio player. More »