How to move data from ipod touch (apps, music, videos, photos etc...) to a new computer?

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answer:If you’re on Windows, you can use a great program called SharePod to transfer your media back onto your computer: http://www.getsharepod.com/ As for your applications, you can right click on your device in iTunes and choose “Transfer Purchases.” Make sure you authorize your account on that computer as well. You can see an example here: http://theappleblog.com/2008/07/22/transfer-applications-from-iphone-to-itunes/

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