INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method is for classic iPods that you need to extract music tracks from. When you use this method, you won't be able to tell what song is what until you add them to a media players library. This is because the song files are renamed when they're added to your iPod's library.  This method is useful for transferring songs that you didn't purchase from iTunes to a new computer or a friend's computer. It is also useful for retrieving your songs when nothing appears on your iPod. This method is not very useful for people trying to extract a single song or just a few out of hundreds. This is because the songs will not have legible file names, so finding the exact song you want will be difficult, if not impossible. This will NOT work for iPod Touches, iPhones, or iPads. Use the method above for those devices. You will need to start the process in iTunes so that the iPod can be put into Disk Use mode. This will allow your computer to open the iPod like an external drive. Continue to hold the keys until you see the device appear in iTunes. Holding these keys will prevent iTunes from automatically syncing the iPod when it's connected. If your iPod is not staying connected after doing this, select it in iTunes and check the "Enable disk use" box in the Summary window. In order to see the hidden folder containing your music files, you will need to enable your operating system to disable hidden files. The process varies depending on whether you're using Windows or Mac.   Windows - Open the Control Panel and select "Folder Options". If you don't see "Folder Options", select "Appearance and Personalization" and then "Folder Options". Click the View tab and select "Show hidden files, folders, and drives".  Mac - Open the Terminal and type the following command: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE. After running that command, type killall Finder and press Enter to restart file and apply the changes. In Windows, you can find this in your Computer/My Computer/This PC window. Quickly access this by pressing the Windows key + E. On Mac, your iPod will appear as a drive on your desktop. You can use iTunes to automatically import all of the songs from the iPod into the computer's iTunes library, simplifying the copy process and keeping your music organized. You'll want to change some settings so that your music files are automatically renamed based on their metadata when you add them back into iTunes. If you don't want to add the music to iTunes on the new computer, you can simply open the iPod_Control\Music folder from your iPod drive and copy the files directly to the computer. Click the "Advanced" tab. Check the "Keep iTunes Media folder organized" and "Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library". If you are using a Mac, click "iTunes" and select "Add to Library". iPod_Control\Music folder. This can be found when you select your iPod from your list of drives. You will only be able to see this if you enabled the displaying of hidden files. If the iPod was originally used on a Mac and your trying to open it on a Windows computer, you will need to use the free HFSExplorer program and copy the files manually. You can download it for free from catacombae.org/hfsexplorer/. iTunes will copy the files directly from your iPod and add them to your iTunes Media folder. It will automatically organize your music into subfolders based on the artist and album information.

SUMMARY: Know what you can and can't do. Start iTunes on the new computer. Press and hold Shift + Ctrl (Windows) or Command + Option (Mac) and connect your iPod via USB. Enable hidden files in your operating system. Open the iPod's drive on your computer. Open iTunes. Click the "Edit" or "iTunes" menu and select "Preferences". Enable iTunes to organize your music. Click the "File" menu and select "Add Folder to Library". Navigate to and select the . Wait for the files to copy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: in an airtight container. This will protect them from absorbing the odors of other foods, and it will keep them safe from bugs, ants, or other insects that want to eat them. When stored properly, almonds can last for up to 2 years. Keep the almonds in a cool, dry place to help them last even longer. A temperature around 68 °F (20 °C) will keep almonds fresh. If you are keeping the nuts on the counter, try to keep them away from direct sunlight as that will change the flavor over time. Don’t store nuts near other foods that have a strong smell, like garlic or onions. Almonds can absorb odors, so try to keep them separate. 32–45 °F (0–7 °C) is ideal to keep almonds fresh and safe to consume. Nuts can last for several years when stored properly, though some people don’t like the taste or texture of almonds past 1 year—they can shrink and get wrinkly. You can freeze almonds before storing them in the fridge to kill pests, like the navel orange worm. Freeze nuts in an airtight container for 48 hours and then move them to the fridge. Make sure to put the nuts into a new, clean, airtight container when moving them to the fridge.

SUMMARY: Store nuts Store almonds at room temperature for up to 8 months. Refrigerate almonds to keep them fresh for 1 year or more.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Though linoleum and vinyl flooring are fairly cheap compared to flooring options like hardwood and tile, you still won't want to spend any more money on your flooring project than necessary. Figuring out how much linoleum your project calls for beforehand can prevent you from wasting money on excessive flooring material and save you the hassle of having to run back to the hardware store if you don't have enough. For most projects, the easiest way to do this is simply to use an online calculator. Though online calculators will vary, most (including the one above) simply require you to input the length and width of your floor section (or sections) to receive a total estimate. For floor sections that are square or rectangular, you'll only need one length and width, but for a differently-shaped area of floor, you'll need to divide your square into rectangular sections and find a length and width for each to get an accurate total. You don't need to use a calculator to figure out how much linoleum you need — it's also pretty easy to find this amount by hand. Use one of the equations below to determine exactly how much linoleum is necessary for your project depending on whether you're buying sheet linoleum by the yard or tiled linoleum. Keep in mind that, regardless of the equation you use, your floor area value will be the length of your floor times its width (for each rectangular section of floor).  For sheet linoleum: (Floor area)/9 = # of Square yards of linoleum needed For 9-inch tiles: (Floor area)/0.5626 = # of 9-inch linoleum tiles needed For 12-inch tiles: (Floor area) = # of 12-inch linoleum tiles needed As with all home improvement projects, it's a smart use of your time to buy just a little extra when you're shopping for linoleum flooring. Just as you might buy extra concrete when pouring a new driveway, buying extra linoleum gives you the ability to correct for small mistakes you might make and also accounts for minor errors you may have made during the process of calculating the amount of linoleum you need. In addition, extra linoleum can be stored almost indefinitely and used to patch minor damage to your floor, line the bottom of cabinets under your sink, and for a variety of other home-improvement projects.

SUMMARY:
Use an online calculator. Calculate your amount by hand. Buy a little bit more than you think you need.