How Can I Keep My iTunes Library Syncronized to My Laptop

I have my music files stored on a NAS share. On my desktop system, my iTunes library points to the NAS share. This works pretty well. I have a second desktop point to the same NAS share. I recently got a laptop and want to somehow have my music available on my laptop even when offline or away from my home. I thought about using some software to sync the music files to the laptop on some sort of schedule, but is that the best option? Is there some other way to accomplish what I want?

Hello MeggiePie86,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. Before you go through the process of importing your music from your iPod, check to see if the music is already on your computer. Check in the Following path C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391
If there is media there, then import that into your iTunes library.
Adding music and other content to iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1473
If you need to transfer your music back from your library, you can transfer purchases that have been made through iTunes. This article will assist with that process.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
You can alternatively download previous purchases directly from the iTunes store.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Regards,
-Norm G.

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