My Ipod Touch 5th Generation won't connect to my laptop.  My phone however will. What can I do?

My Ipod touch and phone will both charge when plugged into the wall.  My phone an iphone 4th generation will connect to my laptop.  I have uninstalled and installed itunes as well as checking the Apple USB Drive and neither has helped.  Not sure if it matters but my computer was recently updated to Windows 8.1.  Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do?  Thanks.

Does it charge?
What model iPhone and iOS connects?
Do you have iTunes 12?
If you are not using the same cable as the phone try another cable.
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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