How do i keep my apps and data when syncing with a new laptop?

My last laptop died so i have got a new one.
How can i make sure all my apps,data and music on my Ipod Touch are not deleted when i get round to installing Itunes?
I have done a few searches on this forum but are still unsure of exactly what to do.
Thanks in advance,Rents.

Unless you can get the iPod backup file (and restore the iPod from that file on your new computer) from the "dead" computer you will lose all the app data you can export via email.
- Yu can trabsfer iTnes purchases from the iPod by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- You can transfer non-itunes purchased music to the new computer by using one of the third-party programs discussed in this previous discussion.
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- After you move the stuff to the new computer, either restore the iPod from the backup, or if no backup, restore to factory defaults,new iPod and sync.

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