How to use iTunes? - General Usage Guide

ITunes is a program from Apple to support its products: iPod, iPad, iPhone. It was created in order to make it easier for users to use these devices, as well as to help organize their music collection and a collection of video files. However, due to the complexity of the use, not everyone can fully understand how to use itunes and understand how it works and what it can do.

In fact, his possibilities are very extensive. For example, it can broadcast streaming video, including in high quality (HDTV). It is convenient for creating and organizing your own collections. In addition, he is connected to the Apple store - iTunes Store, so you can buy new music, and your own algorithm can analyze the owner's preferences and offer him new items that may seem interesting.

Not so long ago it was announced that iTunes is becoming more and more popular, in particular, its position in the movie sales market has significantly improved. All this indicates that this service is actively supported and is developing, and this makes it even more interesting. It occupies a leading position among the most popular online stores, such as Amazon and Microsoft Zune Video Marketplace.

How to use iTunes ?

This question, perhaps, is asked by almost everyone who decided to purchase a device from Apple. Adding difficulties and the fact that iTunes is "different". First, there is a program installed on the computer. It serves to manage your collection of music and videos, as well as for synchronization with Apple devices - iPod, Ipad, etc.

But there is also a standard iTunes application, which is immediately installed on all devices together with the operating system. Those who are familiar with AppStore, probably, can immediately understand how to use the program iTunes. But those who encountered the application for the first time, may not understand all the functionality at once. Also do not forget about the possibilities of tunes store how to use it will be described below.

In this regard, if you own an iPad, it's better to understand how to use iTunes, because this application greatly extends the capabilities of the device.

Step-by-step instruction

  To start, you need to register a new account, after which you need to enter your login and password and log into the system. By the way, American accounts are more functional, they have more opportunities than Russian ones. But most of our users are interested, of course, the second option.

First, there is a section of podcasts. There can be audio and video, they are all free, so if you want, you can download them. All of them are divided by themes and categories, as a whole to understand with them it will not be very difficult.

You can also find a section called Itunes U. Originally it was conceived by the company as a special platform for various educational institutions. Universities can publish material for their students here, and they can download everything they need. Also you can find some additional materials and just interesting works. However, if someone is interested in how to use iTunes U, then they are disappointed: this section is not so popular yet, and Russian universities hardly even know about its existence. Find here Russian-language materials is very difficult.

The most important section is Downloads. This is directly the download section, here you can choose something interesting and put on the download. However, the download can not be canceled, you can only pause. Also, problems may occur if the connection is interrupted.

This description should clarify the situation and help understand how to use iTunes, especially since everyone can find something interesting there.

With this program, you can also synchronize the device with your computer, transfer music and view, listen and watch them. This is a very useful program that is constantly evolving, so you can expect that over time, it will have additional functions, and the former will be refined.