Lost library including ringtones and apps

My computer was stollen with my itunes library, apps, and ringtones saved on it. Before I could get a new computer and sync from my iphone, my phone started acting up and wouldn't backup. I had lots of music, videos, and apps on the old phone. How do I get the files onto my new computer? I can see them when I log onto the itunes store. Help

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The cheaper routers, Linksys, D-Link, Seimens home units, and many other no name devices have caused issues of various kinds, and even connectivity.
I have no idea what Starbucks uses, but I always have a good connection, and I go there nearly every morning and get some work done, as well as play.
You could try changing channels, 2.4 to 5 Gigs, changing locations of the router. I have had to do all of these at one time or another over the many years that I have been a Network Engineer.
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This is also true for emailing with Web-based services. If you're using Gmail you can use THIS
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2. *File -> Export*: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size. Again, producing a copy.
3. *Show File*: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
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