Everybody knows iTunes and the wonders it can do to your Apple gadgets. However, it used to be as simple as CD and mp3 player. Now, iTunes is more than that. There are a lot of things you can do with iTunes aside from managing your iPad and iPhone. In fact, it can be your powerful and personalized media manager.
Here are some things you need to know about iTunes before connecting and personalizing your recently purchased iPad (or iPhone).
What you should know before you use iTunes
It is easy to install.
Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user, installing iTunes in your computer is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply go to the Apple website (www.apple.com), and click iTunes from the tab. You will be redirected to a page that offers the latest version of iTunes. Then click the Download button and it will start immediately.
It is a powerful media player
iTunes supports different file types, whether it is .mp3, .aac or .mpg. You can do a lot with this music library. You can copy and burn CDs, convert music files into .mp3, create a playlist and even share music or playlist with friends and family. More importantly, iTunes helps you manage music and video files in your Apple gadget.
It can back up your saved files in the library
Transferring your entire library into a new one can be annoying. The good news is iTunes comes with a back up feature that saves you time from transferring and personalizing your iTunes library. Just go to File menu, then Library then choose Back up to Disc. You can even use iTunes Match where your library is matched to your iCloud account.
It allows you to manage your Apple gadgets according to your own preference
Purchasing an Apple product means you need to connect it with your iTunes. Still, it is the most convenient and easiest way to manage your apps and media files. From deleting apps to creating a playlist or even putting an album artwork, iTunes can definitely help you. You can even perform maintenance and upgrade your archive to keep your player and media files up to date.
It gives freebies
Who says iTunes is all about eating up your credit card for a single track? There are a lot of bands and artists who release their singles for free as part of their promotional techniques in increasing their market share in the industry. There are also TV shows that allow you to download and watch episodes at no cost. If you know where to look, you can get the media files you want without paying for anything.
It can sync with almost any type of device
If you think iTunes is for Apple only, think again. The developers of iTunes realized the difficulty in transferring media files because of the differences in the operating system. Now, iTunes can be used on all types of device. Whether you have an Apple, PC, Blackberry or Android, you are sure to get the music and video you need on your smart phone. Just make sure to properly identify the app that works with the OS you have.
It allows parents to control apps that is appropriate for their children
Unlike any other media players, iTunes allows parents to control their kids’ access on the different apps available on iTunes through the Parental Controls. Just go to Edit, Preferences then choose the Parental tab where you can find the Parental Controls options.
These are only some of the many things you need to know about iTunes. The important thing is to keep your iTunes up to date and perform iTunes cleanup to enjoy maximum results.
Author Bio:
Julian is the founder of Mp3Tagz.com, a website dedicated to digital music software. At Mp3Tagz the best mp3 organizing software is pitted against each other in extremely thorough reviews.
