Basically, my computer wasn't recognising my iPod so I restored it from the ipod, but after 2 days I realised it wasn't going anywhere so I've tried force restore, reset and putting it in DFU (recovery, or possibly Don't F*** Urself) mode. When I put it in DFU it says to connect to iTunes, I tried and it still won't connect. I already know it's my iPod 'cause I've tried and my brother's connects. The warranty expires in 28 days so I could always take it to the store but I'd rather not.
DFU doesn't stand for what you mentioned it stands for Device firmware update mode. If you google your inquiry there are alot of solutions and I found one but there are many different ways of getting it working.
Also it's impossible for something to be worse than bricked and if something is bricked then it's as useless as a brick. Hence the saying, if it turns on it's not bricked.
Make sure your usb cable actually works because that might also be the problem.
