iPod Nano Help - If Your iPod Has Frozen

Why have you always thrown out the packaging and instructions when you need them most? OK, The iPod Nano's packaging may well be lost around the house as it was small enough to hide at the back of any kitchen drawer and the itty bitty instruction leaflet has probably been chewed up by the hamster for bedding.

My 2nd generation iPod Nano just stopped working. No warning, it just froze up and stopped playing all my carefully selected playlists. I'd driven to the shops singing my heart out to Bat out of Hell, (showing my age now) got back in the VW and nothing, not a peep.


I can't stand the ads and the chatter on the radio so this was potentially disastrous. Singing along is one thing but singing out loud without the music was likely to get me some very strange looks, especially with my voice, and how would I drown out the kids' whinging on long trips.

Was it time to upgrade or could it be salvaged? The thing was that my Nano, old as it was, suited me just fine. Some might say that the technology was out of date and that I should have the brand new version with all the bells and whistles but all I need is something to keep music on for the camper and if truth be known I'm a bit of a tightwad.

Thankfully Apple knew exactly what they were doing when they minimised the packaging. You'd hope that they would. Easy to find, the 5 R's on their website solved the problem. Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall and Restore. Actually you may be lucky and find that only one or two of the steps are necessary.

Make sure you iPod is fully charged before you start and then toggle the hold switch on and off a couple of times. That's the small switch at the top. You may get lucky and that will be all it takes so try your iPod by connecting it to your PC. If everything is back to normal stop there. If you've still had no luck you need to go to the next step and re-install the software.

With your iPod connected to the computer open iTunes, select your iPod, click on check for updates. Once the updates have installed, click on restore. This will erase all the music on your iPod but that just gives you a chance to review the playlists. It may sound a little complicated but if you follow the instructions on the Apple Support pages it is really straightforward.

So, if your iPod Nano has stopped working or seems to have died, don't despair, unless of course you're looking for an excuse for an upgrade...but that's a whole new article!

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An Adware Spyware Software Review

Adware and spyware are a major concern for anyone on the internet. If your computer is plagued with popup ads, if the homepage on your web browser changes on it's own, if your computer sometimes brings up another browser page on it's own, then you definitely have adware on your computer. If you have adware on your computer then you probably have spyware also. The sites you browse as well as the searches you do can be gathered by spyware and sent to an advertisers site on the internet for storage and analysis. The advertiser can then send you targeted ads which will pop up on your computer screen.

Spyware, malware can also be used to steal information like your credit card numbers, social security number, bank account numbers, and the like. The way that adware and spyware finds it's way onto your computer is if you buy things on the internet, pay your bills online, use online auction sites, download music, etc. If this describes your online activities then you really need software that can detect and remove spyware and adware. Check out Doctor Adware for a very good removal package. Doctor Adware can perform the following operations.

- Detects and eliminates spyware.

- Protects against web identity theft.

- Prevents hijacking of your personal files.

- Stops spies from monitoring your keystrokes.

- Blocks malicious cookies, pop ups, and ads.

- Scans your PCs registry for hidden and dormant spyware, adware, trojans, worms etc.

There is also a newer version of Doctor Adware in the form of Doctor Adware Pro. Both are currently available. This package has all the features of Doctor Adware plus the ability to block and remove viruses, worms, trojans, and keyloggers. There is also an enhanced interface which makes it easier to schedule scans, and make changes until the program is just the way you want it.

Another good adware romoval software package is a program called Adware Tools. Designed to be easy to use and efficient, it's a good choice if your looking for something that is also unobtrusive. Adware Tools has the following abilities.

- Protects against all spyware and adware.

- Blocks spyware before it begins to operate.

- Protects against online credit card theft.

- Protects your passwords and sensitive information.

- Scans your system and removes spyware and adware.

The only negative thing I can say about Adware Tools is that it lacks polish. However it's efficiency and ease of use makes up for that. If you don't have a good adware remover and your online activities involve what I have described in this article, then you really should consider getting a software package to protect yourself from adware and spyware. Check out my blog for more information and for a link to my adware removal software review site.

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What You Need to Know About Popular Software - Yiddish Language Learning Software

There are thousands of human languages, many of which can be learnt by computer. In fact one company, The Transparent Language, offers computer-learning software for over one hundred languages ranging from Afrikaans (a language spoken by whites in South Africa) to Zulu (a language spoken by blacks in South Africa). They offer languages whose names start with 25 letters of the alphabet, O is the only exception. This article examines software associated with the Yiddish language but many issues and features can be carried over to numerous other languages.

Yiddish was once spoken by approximately 11 million people mostly in Europe, Israel, North America, and South America. Present estimates are about 3 million speakers, many of whom are quite elderly. Yiddish developed from German dialects. Since the 13th century, written Yiddish has used a variation of the Hebrew alphabet containing 22 letters. Yiddish is written from right to left. Yiddish nouns are masculine, feminine, or neuter. Yiddish pronouns, articles, and adjectives change form for different cases. Yiddish verbs are conjugated to show person and tense. Furthermore pronunciation can vary sharply from one dialect to another. All these factors make it relatively difficult to learn this language.

Yiddish vocabulary has come from many sources, including German, Hebrew, various Slavic languages and, recently, English. Many Yiddish words have entered the English vocabulary. As with many other languages, vocabulary exchange is a two-way street.

One major aspect of learning a language is pronunciation. Computer software can be a great help in mastering this difficult task. Many software programs correct your pronunciation. Unlike human teachers, the program will never tire of hearing your mistakes. You can access these programs at your convenience and not spend any time in traveling to the teacher's home. Remember, skilled Yiddish speakers and consequently teachers tend to be elderly. Do you feel like reviewing your lessons a half hour before bedtime? This is no problem for the computer but isn't an option for your teacher who lives across town or even next door.

Many software packages come with a variety of games, quizzes, and other learning materials. Sophisticated programs track your progress, analyze your errors, and make individualized suggestions. Additional features include audio tapes for practicing on the way to work, phrase books, and dictionaries.

Electronic translation is also available but at this point I personally question the quality of translating any language by computer. Learning Yiddish, or for that matter, any other language is hard. But the computer can improve the learning process.

Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten books on computers and the Internet. He teaches Linux and Windows operating systems plus other computer courses at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his new website http://www.mysql4windows.com which teaches you how to download and run MySQL on Windows computers, even if they are "obsolete." For a break from computers check out his global wine website at http://www.theworldwidewine.com with his new weekly column reviewing $10 wines.

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