Installing and transferring media from my PC or Mac to my pods

First and fourth most Hello, I'm new to the Apple board! I apologize for jump right in....but....I need help installing and transferring media from my PC to ipod, iphone and Apple TV! Can anyone help??? Thank you, DJ

You might find these sites helpful:
The New User's Guide for iTunes
iTunes 101
iPod 101
The manuals for the iPod and Apple TV and the iTunes Help files are also worth reading if you haven't already.

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