2 MACs, one Library, syncing Apps automatically?

Hi,
Just bought a MBAir. Want to keep Mini (and big screen) for videos/music.
My setup is one iTunes library (&one account), Mini, MBA, iPad.
My issue is when updating apps. Perfect on MBA - which I connect to the iPad via USB to sync. Basically MBA has become main computer.
Prob is, the old Mini doesn't update the apps automatically (yes, I've selected "Install new app automatically'). I rarely use it anymore (but still need it), so I end up with too many apps to update (which have already been updated on the MBA/iPad) manually - and for the second time.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!

I don't think you can sync ipod and iphone to 2 different computers must use 1 computer for sync. you can share library and playlist between 2 computers. Just export selected playlist, save it to network folder on second import playlisy/library from network folder etc. Make sure main library folder is added to both computers. Because library export on computer 1 is not main library but the playlist library. I hope this help... Have a nice day

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