Going to college and need to transfer iTunes from home computer to labtop

What is the easiest way to transfer iTunes from one computer to another, do you suggest using a flash drive? Will that still allow me to access iTunes from both my home computer and my new labtop? Will I still be able to listen to my music from both computers? Thanks for any help!

+What is the easiest way to transfer iTunes from one computer to another,+
On the new one, download iTunes from the Apple site and install it. Copy the Music folder from the old PC to the new one. If your library contains any iTunes Store purchases, make sure to authorize the laptop to the same account.
+do you suggest using a flash drive?+
Yes, but first compare the size of your music library to the available capacity on the flash drive. Some music libraries are bigger than a flash drive can hold, in which case you will have to do it in several batches, or use a bigger medium such as an external HD.
+Will that still allow me to access iTunes from both my home computer and my new labtop?+
Yes.
+Will I still be able to listen to my music from both computers?+
Yes.

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