iTunes does not recognize iPod Shuffle 2nd gen on Windows 11

I have an iPod Nano. iTunes no longer recognizes iPods. As far as I know, we are supposed to use iTunes to download podcasts to the computer, and the Apple Devices app for Windows to add and delete podcasts to the iPod.

Have you downloaded the Apple Devices app for Windows to your computer? The Apple Devices app will recognize your iPod.

Here is the User Guide for the Apple Devices app for Windows.

Keep your Windows device and Apple devices in sync

Transfer photos, music, movies and more between your Windows device and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

Apple Devices User Guide for Windows - Apple Support

Here is more info:

Download Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Devices and iTunes for Windows

Access your music, films, TV shows and Apple devices in their own dedicated apps: the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app. Download iTunes to manage your podcasts and audiobooks.

Download Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Devices and iTunes for Windows – Apple Support (AU)

Per Wikipedia, "As of 2024, Apple is phasing out iTunes in favour of three dedicated apps, Music, Podcasts, and TV, but the iTunes Store will still remain".

What this means for Windows users is that iTunes is not going to recognize your iPod. There will be no icon for your iPod. You must use the Apple Devices app for Windows. That is where the icon for your iPod will show up, as you said.

iTunes is still used to download podcasts. For music, you must use the Apple Music App for Windows. Have you downloaded the Apple Music App for Windows?

This explains how to sync music:

Sync music between your Windows device and iPhone, iPad or iPod – Apple Support (AU)

Are you using the official Apple dock for the 2nd gen shuffle?

try getting the iPod shuffle 2 charger dock,since the wiring is different on the 2nd gen dock compared to those cables you’re mentioning

thats weird,my iTunes install still communicates with my iPod just fine