How can I sync my iphone 4 to my laptop and dekstop?

Hello,
I normally sync my iPhone 4S with my desktop; when I go on trips I like to keep my apps updated so I sync with my laptop but a message says 'already linked with another iTunes library (or words close to that)'. My work-a-round is; delete iTunes off the laptop, reboot and connect the iPhone 4S, then allow iTunes to install, everything works fine and all data/apps are moved to the laptop. Is there an easier way to sync between a desktop and a laptop using iTunes?
Thanks for any help you can provide!
T. Smith

All iDevices can only be synced with one primary device library. This is a built in security feature to prevent account theft. However you can sign in with iTunes Apple ID and download all purchases.
If you are syncing your cloud account locally, you can actually sync it by cloud instead of downloading files to the smartphone.
- on your iPhone, go to settings and mail
- open each account
- turn on each feature associated with an IMAP like iCloud or GMAIL
- your locals will be replaced by the cloud

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