The iPod is one of the most loved (and abused) gadgets during the previous decade. This might seem dumb but lots of iPod users fail to take good care of their iPod. While this is advantageous for Apple (because it results in an increase in sales), this is highly inconvenient for users! Whether you're using an iPod Classic, Nano, Shuffle, Touch, or even an iPhone, the best thing to do is to extend the life of your gadget by following these simple and practical guidelines. Teenagers and yuppies who replace damaged iPods every month, this is for you:
Don't Recharge The iPod Unless The Battery Is Totally Empty
This principle also holds true for your cellphone, or any gadget that uses a rechargeable battery. Some users simply plug the charger even though the battery is still half full. The best time to recharge the iPod is when you see the warning message that you have low battery status, or when the iPod totally shuts down because of low power.
Take It Easy On The Scrolling Wheel
Don't abuse the scrolling wheel. Sometimes it feels like the wheel might just cry for help because lots of iPod users press it very hard. Never do it. It is designed to be scrolled, not pressed. Tell your kids or younger brothers/sisters not to play with the scrolling wheel. If they violate your rule, then teach them a lesson (and that's totally up to you).
Don't Be Careless When Storing And Syncing Files
This is where most users fall prey: careless storage of files. Before you place a new song, video, or picture into your iPod, make sure you got the file from a safe source. Don't just download a file from a suspicious website, ram it directly to iTunes, then sync to your iPod. If you do that, you are increasing the chances of acquiring viruses into your iPod. And yes, this also means, no pornography or torrent downloaded mp3's. If you choose to download those stuff, do so at your own risk.
Don't Pull The USB Connector From The PC Unless You Have Ejected The iPod
This is very obvious, and yet iPod users usually make this common mistake! Sometimes, out of too much hurry, an iPod user will just pull out the USB connector from the computer without 'ejecting' the iPod and choosing the "Safely Remove Hardware' option from the Windows menu. The results of this mistake can vary. Many users experience file loss, while others cannot open their iPod afterwards.
Do this. After syncing your files from your PC, remove the iPod from the computer by pressing the "Eject" option from Itunes, then the 'Safely Remove Hardware" feature from the main Windows Desktop toolbar (for some iPod models, this last step is unnecessary, but do it anyway). Failure to do these simple steps might cause damage both to your iPod and your PC.
Always Place Your iPod In Room Temperature
This is very obvious so I'm going to exaggerate a little bit. Never place your iPod inside an oven or freezer. No, realistically, don't place your iPod on top of hot appliances such as the oven or anywhere near the flat iron. Also, buy a protective covering for your iPod and use it at all times.
In shorter terms, love your iPod and it will love you back!
But Hey, You Cannot Avoid Death. So When Your iPod Reaches Full Age And Eventually Dies, Make Sure You Give It A Decent Funeral...
May your iPod rest in peace!
