Can you synch your ipod to two computers? and if so how do you do it?

I have an Ipod that I originally used on one computer. I now want to also set it up using my laptop. Can I do that and if so how do I do that? I signed on my itunes using the same log in and when i plugged in my Ipod and it didnt even recognize that i had an ipod plugged into my computer in my itunes

You can sync to one computer at a time.
When you sync to another it will delete the current content and replace with content from the new computer.
That would have nothing to do with it it not recognizing the device.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

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