How to set up an iPod in 2026 (macOS Tahoe)

Here is how to connect an iPod to a new Mac computer, retrieve files from the device, and sync new music onto it! I've worked with pretty much all types of iPods at this point, and this seems to be the best way to do this IMO. iPod Classic 6th gen connecting to Mac Mini 2024 running macOS Tahoe 26.2. background music by me and Charlie O'Neill! ‪@realwaao‬ https://realwaao.bandcamp.com/ https://bitcrushwebsite.bandcamp.com/ me:   / atticusdeeny   https://linktr.ee/waao CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:37 Finding old songs 02:47 Syncing the iPod 03:54 Adding more music 05:01 Other possible problems 05:58 Outro