How to I sync my library from an old computer to a new one?

My old laptop died. So now I have a new one, but I can't figure out how to add cd's to my ipod without syncing. If I sync, I lose all my songs that I downloaded from my old computer. Is there a way to sync libraries? Or just download an individual cd from your computer to your ipod?

You can add music from other than the syncing computer by:
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
Howevver, I recommend that you make the new computer the syncng computer. Do this by:
- Transfer iTunes purchases:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program like one of thos discussed here:
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clciking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup

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