QUOTE(gigiwill @ May 31 2012, 02:42 AM)
instead of using itunes I prefer to online storage. That�s a more convenient way to backup your datas. In case your macbook crash you can still recover these data from your e-storage. And you can download a
ipod to computer transfer for backup.
First of all pls make sure that ur iTunes is set to manually manage music. Then do it as the following dteps:
1.Connect iPod to computer, go to my computer n double click iPod drive, choose "tools" --> �Folder Options�--> �View� --> select �Show Hidden Files & Folders�and click �OK�
2.now right click �iPod Control� folder--> select �Properties�--> un-select �Hidden� and click �OK� --> select �Apply Changes To This Folder, Subfolder And Files� and click �OK� .
3.Next, click �iPod Control� folder and open �Music� , did u see folders labeled F00, F01, F02, F03�? Now Place iTunes side by side w/ this window and make sure that �Music Library� is displayed.
4.In iTunes select �Edit� --> Preferences-->Advanced, and put a check next to: �Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized� &�Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library�, click �OK�.
5.Last step, just drag and drop all of the �F� folders into �Music Library� of itunes.
Done!
This might be a little complicated but it definitely works well, and it�s totally free, better than u get a ipod transfer or sth like that. It works for both pc and mac users.