How to I get my devices to sync to new computer?

If you're not too familar with iTunes and you want to sync for the first time with a new computer, it might be worth checking out this page/video:
http://www.errorchannel.net/how-to-sync-with-a-new-computer.aspx
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Copy the iTunes music folder to an external hard drive then plug that external hard drive onto the new computer click the folder and then install and go into iTunes on the new computer and click (add folder to library) and you should see your library in iTunes on the new computer fill up.
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