Can you charge your apple iPod on the computer?

Yes, if you have the connection cable and a computer with a USB port. The white USB cord should be separate from the wall charger and can unplug from the wall charger 'brick.' The end plugged into the 'brick' will plug into a USB port. As long as your computer is on (not in standby, sleep, or off mode) and the iPod/iphone is plugged in, it will charge.