Anyone have a MAC...pc thing?

Anyone have a MAC...pc thing?

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Chilli

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17,318 posts

235 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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My ipod has gone into one....lost all of the music. I'm led to believe that it needs resetting and formatting. However, the colleague that added all the music to it (not from itunes) did it all in a MAC and my pc doesn't recognise the drive. So, I think I need to find a MAC pc, download everything, then save the music somewhere, reformat the ipod, then upload them again in.

Does anyone here have on on these MAC things (and is knowledgeable about such things) who would be able to help me out?

Cheers.

Psychobert

6,316 posts

255 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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The formatting of the drive for a mac and PC based iPod is different, though I can't tell you quite why.. I'm typing this on a macbook so happy to help if you are stuck..

Dusty964

6,919 posts

189 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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I have a mac.

and Heineken.


Psychobert

6,316 posts

255 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Trumped by beer..

Dusty964

6,919 posts

189 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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maybe, but I have no idea how to operate it, and generally swear at it

(the mac, not beer)

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,318 posts

235 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Dusty964 said:
I have a mac.

and Heineken.
No Peroni?

When does 'the Cuda' open again...I'm out.

Dusty964

6,919 posts

189 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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no Peroni, I'm down to emergency beer afraid.......


Gaffer

7,156 posts

276 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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I think I have a crate of Peroni if you need..?

As for Mac - I only have 1 solution and it involves throwing it out of a window and buying a PC.


Fats25

6,260 posts

228 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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I have a fear of becoming the IT bh when I arrive!

However you do need a mac.....

Question: Can I use an iPod formatted for Mac on a PC, or an iPod formatted for Windows on a Mac?

Answer: It is not possible to use an iPod formatted for Mac with Windows. This is because Windows does not support the HFS Plus file system and therefore will not see the drive. When you connect an iPod formatted for Mac to your PC, iTunes will prompt you to restore the iPod.

iTunes will allow you to use an iPod formatted for Windows on a Mac; however, Apple currently only supports using the iPod shuffle in FAT32 format on Mac. For more information see the iPod shuffle Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Or you can use this product:-

http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive

It will read a MAC OS from your PC.

However if looking to transfer music outside of Itunes you may also need a third party product (regardless of whether you use a MAC, or "MAC emulator"). Senuti is a product I have used before.

shirt

22,508 posts

200 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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i use a mac at home and a pc at work. my itunes is stored on a portable drive which is formatted for and readable by both systems. saves loads of hassle.

Fats25

6,260 posts

228 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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I use a NAS so I can connect any device - but I didn't want to confuse Chilli. He is quite simple, and couldn't even use Whatsapp when I spoke with him last time!

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,318 posts

235 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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Fats25 said:
I use a NAS so I can connect any device - but I didn't want to confuse Chilli. He is quite simple, and couldn't even use Whatsapp when I spoke with him last time!
Quote simple? That's a compliment, cheers Chris!

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,318 posts

235 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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Gaffer said:
I think I have a crate of Peroni if you need..?

As for Mac - I only have 1 solution and it involves throwing it out of a window and buying a PC.
Hiya mate, sorry only just read this! Very kind of you, nut I'm ok thanks....plenty of JD left.