Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Got an ancient 1st or 2nd gen iPod and want to sync it with your music library in the modern age? It's easier than you'd think. Here's how to get yourself set up.

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Index:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Introducing FireWire
01:06 - Connect with a modern Windows PC
01:27 - Using a legacy Mac
02:03 - Connect with a modern Mac (The Legend of Dongle: Tears of my Wallet)
03:03 - A word about USB C and USB 4
03:42 - Avoid this!
04:30 - Closing Remarks

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Syncing a 1st gen iPod with Windows 11 (Reddit, via u/ZeroGravitas_Ally):
reddit.com/r/ipod/comments/109oouu/so_you_want_to_sync_a_firewire_only_ipod_with_a

USB to FireWire Adaptor Warning (YouTube, via Ken Fager):
youtube.com/watch?v=jpZQZHAuIxE