Backing up my iPad n iPhone on a apple pc

How do I back up my iPad and iPhone on the same apple pc my wife has hers backed up  without sharing our information?

Make sure to give each device a separate name.
Bob's iPhone
Mary's iPhone
Bob's iPad
Mary's iPad
The computer can always tell the difference.  The separate names are so that each user knows with backup appears on the list and can select accordingly.
To do this I like to work with iTunes in sidebar mode.
From the iTunes menu go to "View" then select "show sidebar." 
When the device is plugged in you should see it listed under "Devices" in the sidebar. 
To change the device name click twice with a one-second interval between clicks. 
You'll know you've done it correctly if the name appears highlighted.  Type to change the device name.

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