Welcome to the Nero's Fiddle Tech Support Corner, where we will get "down and dirty" with in-depth technical issues. With 20 years of professional experience on the front lines of information technology and a degree in English, I am uniquely qualified to explain the thorniest tech problems clearly and helpfully.

Today's helpful hint:

Cat vomit will kill an iPod in an especially disgusting way.

Stay tuned for the next exciting installment of the Nero's Fiddle Tech Support Corner.