iTunes Portable

When Windows first hit the scene, it came with a pretty basic version of iTunes just enough to get by if you were using iWork. Back then, if you didn’t want to switch operating systems, iTunes was one of the few ways to enjoy your music on a PC. But Apple knew they had to step up their game. That’s when they dropped the iPod, the first portable device that could play both music and videos. It was a game changer. Since then, iPods have evolved like crazy, but they’ve always stayed popular with music fans everywhere.

Now, this portable edition we’re talking about is based on iTunes version 10.5 not the newest, but still solid. If you upgrade, it’ll replace your current setup with this portable version, and the cool part is, all your music and media will work just like before. You’ll notice improvements in browsing, playing videos, and listening to tracks. Want to jump back to a specific part of a song? No problem. It even keeps track of metadata, so you’ll know exactly where you left off on a track.

One of the best things about iTunes has always been its compatibility with other apps, like Windows Media Player. To add that to your portable version, just grab it from the iTunes Portable website. Installing is a breeze unzip the file, and you’re good to go. And like most Apple stuff, you’ll get free updates to keep everything running smoothly.