Syncing photos allows you to view pix you've chosen on your computer on you iPod.

No, it won't, unless you are syncing from a different computer, then yes it will.

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The iPhone because Apple's software for syncing, which is iTunes, is native to the Mac and is able to manage your syncing smoothly and easily.

Assuming you are using iTunes: view the properties of the connected iPod. There should be a setting related to automatic syncing. Select manual.