Question about a new Mac and my old iTunes apps and music

I just purchased a new Macbook Pro to replace my old Windows laptop. I'm planning on de-authorizing my old laptop and wiping it. How do I ensure that I won't lose any apps I've purchased for my iPhone, and any Music I've purchased from iTunes?
Thanks!

There is a "Music" folder in Finder. Put "iTunes" and its whole folder structure in "Music". So it will look like:
Music
.....iTunes
........itunes Music (folder)
........iTunes Library (file)
........iTunes Music Library.xml (file)
The first time you launch iTunes it will probably want to rebuild the library. When it finishes you must Authorize the new Mac in the iTunes store. Click on iTunes Store, then got to Store/Authorize Computer in the iTunes menu.

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