From: Just Murray <krismurray@gmail.com>
To: "iPad@yahoogroups.com" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, May 5, 2011 3:13:08 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] iTunes accounts
Anne wrote:
> I totally hate how difficult it is made to keep your iTunes library and playlists, etc. synchronized between *two computers.* I work from home via my computer. I have a nice desktop computer connected to nice speakers, which I use when I'm at home. I also have a laptop computer that I use when I'm at my elderly parents' home and caring for them, which is about half the time, and since I work from dictation, my father kindly keeps some decent speakers for me to hook up to there. However, I don't have internet there. I don't understand why it's made so difficult to keep the two computers synchronized. I have a legitimate iTunes account, I've legitimately purchased all this music, and there is no reason in the world why I shouldn't have them on both laptops or why I shouldn't be able to sync my iPad with both my computers.
Wyldceltic1 replied:
> Ah, well, I use an external hd with my entire itunes on it. Whatever computer I use I make this the "Source drive" (Preferences) and it seems to work well. I *do* only sync my devices with my iMac, but can get app updates etc on Wifi anyway. Probably more work than what folks want but it really saves me a headache.
Additionally, I would say that I have worked with few, if any, programs that are *easier* to keep in sync between my 2 computers (laptop and desktop). I activate "Home Sharing" on both, and — since disk space is NOT at a premium — import/sync the actual fiels between the computers (from within iTunes/Home Sharing).
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