The iPod is a portable music player launched by Apple in October 2001 that can be used on Windows and MAC computers and since 2001, Apple developed several editions: iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle.
The main software that is always required for being able to access the iPod contents on a computer is iTunes.
iPod managers typically allow users to explore, transfer and synchronize iPod audio tracks.
Currently, there are also numerous applications that allow users to easily backup their files or to move the songs.
One can also rely on iPod managers to try and restore corrupted tracks from their device.