After installing the newest version of iTunes (8.1.1), I can no longer add files to my 2nd generation iPod Shuffle. Please hope me. [more inside]
posted by the littlest brussels sprout on May 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I have two iPods - a 60 GB for general use and a shuffle for exercise. I want to create playlists that delete songs I skip on the shuffle, but not songs I skip from the 60 or in iTunes. [more inside]
posted by andifsohow on Apr 11, 2007 - 3 answers

I currently have iTunes 6, and am reluctant to change to 7.0.2 based on all the horror stories I've read/heard. The problem is, I'd like to buy the new shuffle, but it lists system requirements as '7.0.2 or later.' Is this fact or crap? Can I use the new shuffle while remaining on version 6? I'm rather dim when it comes to stuff like this, so any insight is appreciated.
posted by spinturtle on Nov 30, 2006 - 24 answers

Why can't I upload podcasts onto my new 2G iPod Shuffle? [more inside]
posted by alidarbac on Nov 29, 2006 - 5 answers

iPod/iTunes Filter: Is there a quick way to mark a large number of audio files (spoken word) as "Skip from Shuffle" in iTunes? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Aug 8, 2006 - 14 answers

iTunesFilter, part I: Why can't podcasts downloaded from the Music Store play in shuffled playlists? Is there any way around this? If I'm in a shuffled playlist mixed with podcasts and regular MP3's, it will only go from regular MP3's to regular MP3's and skip the podcasts downloaded from the MS altogether. Of course, if I go back to linear play mode, the podcasts play allright. iTunesFilter, part II: Is there any way to make the podcasts always start at the beginning of the track (i.e., to remove the bookmark function)? [more inside]
posted by jchgf on Oct 2, 2005 - 2 answers

Why does the random feature (party shuffle) on my itunes SUCK, IE work very badly.. [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Jul 28, 2005 - 19 answers

Does anyone know/can anyone approximate what shuffle algorithm iTunes uses?
posted by the fire you left me on Apr 18, 2004 - 8 answers