During the last few decades, modern technology has introduced a number of portable entertainment devices. During the 1980s, portable AM/FM radios and cassette tape players became a popular way to listen to music while walking, jogging, or otherwise mobile. During the 1990s, portable CD players became very popular. During the 21st century, Apple iPods became the portable music players of choice.

The iPods of today do a lot more than play music. These devices can also play video files. You don't need to purchase two devices, such as a music player and a laptop computer, in order to listen to music and watch movies on the go. Modern iPods can do both and can store massive amounts of data in various different formats, such as mp3 or video.

First, you will need to download and send mp3 or video files to your iPod. There are a few options getting mp3 and movie downloads. There are a few places online that offer free downloads of music or movies for iPods, but it is important to be cautious.

A website that shares files will get you into trouble if you choose to download either copyrighted or illegal material. Another concern is the safety of your computer. Your computer will be exposed to spyware, adware, and viruses, which can be dangerous. Identity thieves and hackers could also have access to your computer.

Even if you you're on a budget, there are safe, reliable sites that have free music and video downloads. Sites dedicated to promoting new artists are often good sources of free, downloadable music and movies. More established artists sometimes have music or videos that you can download free of charge from their websites. Oftentimes they will only give you a small clip for free.

You have the option of paying for each music or video download separately or you can choose to be a media library subscriber. The prudent option is to download your media so that you are able to pick your favorite songs and movies and know that you are getting exactly what you want.