Connecting different iPods to different computers

My wife has a 4th gen iPod and wants to connect to each of our laptops. I have music and photos on my laptop and she has other music and photos on hers. Back in the old days of iTunes you can set up iPod prefs before you plugged it in. How can she plug into each laptop and download selected songs, photos, files or whatever without erasing what she has on it. I am thinking of getting a new iPod video for myself and doing the same thing. We are running the latest version of iTunes.

You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘ Apple) keys. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and it will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. You should then be able to change your settings: iTunes Keyboard Shortcuts for OSX
Once you are connected change the update preference in the iPod Summary tab to "Manually manage music and videos" and click Apply:
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You can only load photos from one computer. There's no manual mode for photos just different ways to sync so adding photos can only happen from one computer or user account: iPod Photo Sync FAQ

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I want to connect different computers these are present in different network
More on . They are not in local area network.
can i use VPN?
any suggestion?

Muneer_Ahmed wrote:
i want to make socket application.
idea behind it, a client send and retrieve data through internet also server.
client and server are at different network.
if i make VPN. can i connect these PCs through sockets?If both hosts are on the VPN and the VPN provides a route from one to the other, then yes.
However, in general one does not set up a VPN just for a single application.
Edited by: jverd on Feb 11, 2009 10:38 PM

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I have made my own code for a chatting application. Basically, i created a Server that listens for connections from the client and then creates a thread to deal with it. When ever a client types in a String, it gets printed on all of the other computers. Right now i can get this code to work if the Server and CLients are on the same computer, when i try connecting on other computers it gives me a Server timed out out and it does not Connect. here is my code:
Server:
package talk;
import java.net.*;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.io.*;
public class Ap_server {
     public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
          ServerSocket serverSocket = null;
          ArrayList<Socket> sockets=new ArrayList<Socket>();
          ArrayList<PrintWriter> out=new ArrayList<PrintWriter>();
          ArrayList<BufferedReader> in=new ArrayList<BufferedReader>();
          ArrayList<String> name=new ArrayList<String>();
          ArrayList<AP_Thread> threads=new ArrayList<AP_Thread>();
          try {
               serverSocket = new ServerSocket(4831);
          } catch (IOException e) {
               System.err.println("Could not listen on port: 4831.");
               System.exit(-1);
          int i=0;
          while(true)
               sockets.add(serverSocket.accept());
               in.add(new BufferedReader(
                         new InputStreamReader(
                                   sockets.get(i).getInputStream())));
               PrintWriter pri=new PrintWriter(sockets.get(i).getOutputStream(), true);
               AP_Thread temp =new AP_Thread(out,in.get(i),pri);
               threads.add(temp);
               pri.println("Please type in your name");
               name.add(in.get(i).readLine());
               pri.println("Welcome");
               out.add(pri);
               threads.get(i).setn(name.get(i));
               for(int a=0;a<i;a++)
                    out.get(a).println(name.get(i)+" has joined");
               threads.get(i).start();
               i++;
}Client:
import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;
public class Client {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
        Socket kkSocket = null;
        PrintWriter out = null;
        BufferedReader in = null;
        try {
            kkSocket = new Socket("SERVER'S IP ADDRESS", 4831);
            out = new PrintWriter(kkSocket.getOutputStream(), true);
            in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(kkSocket.getInputStream()));
        } catch (UnknownHostException e) {
            System.err.println("Don't know about host.");
            System.exit(1);
        } catch (IOException e) {
             e.printStackTrace();
System.exit(1);
        BufferedReader stdIn = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
        String fromServer;
        in_Thread temp= new in_Thread(out,stdIn);
        while ((fromServer = in.readLine()) != null) {
            System.out.println(fromServer);}
        out.close();
        in.close();
        stdIn.close();
        kkSocket.close();
}If anyone has an ideas about how i can change the code to make it work on different computers, please post it. Thanks!

Sure. here is the code for AP_Thread:
import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.PrintWriter;
import java.util.ArrayList;
public class AP_Thread extends Thread {
     ArrayList<PrintWriter> out;
     PrintWriter ou;
     BufferedReader In;
     String name;
     public AP_Thread(
               ArrayList<PrintWriter> out,BufferedReader In, PrintWriter ou)
          this.out=out;
          this.ou=ou;
          this.In=In;
     public void setn(String s)
          name=s;
     public void run()
               try
                    while(true)
                    String s;
                    s = In.readLine();
                    if (s == null) {break;}
                    if(s.equals("quit"))
                         out.remove(ou);
                         for(int i=0;i<out.size();i++)
                              out.get(i).println(name+" has left");
                    else if(out.size()>1&&!s.equals(""))
                         for(int i=0;i<out.size();i++)
                              if(!ou.equals(out.get(i)))
                                   out.get(i).println(name+": "+s);
               catch(IOException e){}
}And here is the code for in_Thread
import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.PrintWriter;
public class in_Thread extends Thread
     PrintWriter out;
     BufferedReader stdIn;
     public in_Thread(
               PrintWriter out,BufferedReader stdIn)
          this.out=out;
          this.stdIn=stdIn;
          this.start();
     public void run()
          while(true)
               String fromUser;
               try {
                    fromUser = stdIn.readLine();
                    if (fromUser != null&&!fromUser.equals("")) {
                         out.println(fromUser);
                    if(fromUser.equals("quit"))
                         out.close();
                         stdIn.close();
                         break;
               catch (IOException e) {
                    System.err.println("The connection has been closed");
                    break;
}My guess it that is is an firewall problem because i can get it to work when the client and server on are the same computer.

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Can i hook up my mini to two computers (well a PC and a Laptop) and if yes how! if no what are my options?
Thanks

Check these out:
Using One iPod With Multiple Computers
Managing Songs Manually
I hope this helps!

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I'm confused.
Does that mean i can only use it with my laptop because thats the one i originally set it up with?

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Can you connect ipod to 2 different computers?

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I have different music files in three computers.
Everytime I connect my iPod into one of these computers it transfer the music files from that computer but delete the music files that I already have in my iPod.
I want all my music in my iPod.
What I need to do?
Thanks!

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What happens if you try to reset the device with it still connected to the Mac?
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Thank You for taking the time and helping me.

Would you like to buy a punctuation mark perhaps?
Anyway... yes it can be done, but the answer is not simple. Generally you want their iPod to be in manual mode to put stuff on it without losing what is already on it...
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
Using iPod with multiple computers
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61675
Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148
Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone (alt link)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535?viewlocale=en_US
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Can you load your iPod from different computers (iTunes installed on both)? When I tried to load some new stuff from a different location, it says it's linked to another iTunes library, do I want to replace what's on the iPod with the new library (something like that). Will this wipe out all my current songs on my ipod?

Yes it will.
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However, it is possible to do, although a little unconventional and would probably not be something apple would recommend...I have done it several times with no effect to the iPod.
Connect it to your computer
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manually disconnect your iPod without ejecting it
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Bob is your uncle!
Reconnect and manually update at your own leisure keeping your old tunes

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I have downloaded itunes onto two different computers using the same account. How do I put these itunes onto my ipod without deleting any content? Thanks, Jake.

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Using iPod with Multiple computers
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For info: iPod 101
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1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

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Time for an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. It appears you have a hardware problem.

I am having problems installing new software for my ipod i keep getting a message that the network has timed out. I have tried two different computers and networks what else can I do?

I am having problems installing new software for my ipod
I keep getting a message that the network has timed out.
I have tried two different computers and networks what else can I do?

Try temporarily disabling your firewall and anti virus software and try again...
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
From Here
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I have 2 ipods which are individually synced to 2 different computers using 2 different apple account id's. Both crashed during the IOS 6 update with the same indication and message. error code 1602 and message that there was an unknown error during the update. In both cases, the ipods are stuck in the upload screen even if I power cycle them and niether computer will recognize them any more.

Error 1604
This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, using a different dock connector to USB cable, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections. If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
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Error 1600, 1601, 1602
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My iPod touch won't show up in iTunes, but charges and shows up on different computers.

My iPod touch 5th gen last was synced with my iMac a couple weeks ago. Now when I plug it into iTunes, it won't show up. It's done this before and I've fixed it by updating iTunes, restarting the iPod/computer etc, but it seems I've tried everything. I've connected it to different USB ports, and it charges in all of them but doesn't show up. When I plug it in, Dropbox recognizes it and can get the pictures off, but iTunes won't work. I tried connecting the iPod to a different computer, and it showed up in iTunes just fine. I have the latest version of iTunes. I didn't restore my iPod from the other computer because if I can't get it to re-sync with this computer I'd rather not lose all my data. It seems I need to reinstall iTunes, but I don't know how- will it delete all my music that I already have on there?
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I had this issue, I fixed it by going to:
Start > Control Panel > Devices and Printers
Then find the iPod, and Right Click > Properties > Hardware > Properties > Driver > Update Driver > Update Automatically
The driver had not been automatically installed, and windows found and installed the driver files for me. Took ~90 seconds, and then the iPod began it's sync process almost immediately after. Hope this helps anyone with the same issue! I'd try this before re-installing iTunes.

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