Did you know that the iPod can also be used like a PDA - to hold your address book and calendar? If you use Apple's iCal calendar program or Address Book application on the Mac, or Microsoft's Outlook or Outlook Express on Windows, each time you sync your music, you can also update your contacts and calendars.

Your iPod can store a lot more than just music. You can also use your iPod as an easy way to store and transfer large files by putting the device into iPod Disk Mode. Here's how, using iTunes 7 or higher.

Looking for some freeware utilities for your iPod? Check out these free applications to get the most from your iPod! Anapod Explorer (Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE) Anapod Explorer (free version) allows you to view your iPod and copy files to it as a device in Windows Explorer. The full version allows you to transfer files from your iPod to a PC. Anapod Explorer requires a PC-formatted iPod.