best way to transfer from ipod to pc?

[ffolkes]

hello dirts

has anyone here ever transferred music from their ipod to a pc?
if so, i was wondering if there is any particular software that's recommended?

it'd be great if said software could also retain the tag changes within itunes, and other customizations (preserve playlists etc)

any suggestions? i've tried to google up some options but there's too many and it's getting confusing as fuck to find out which one is supposed to be the bee's knees.

ps. i use windows... cheers!