How do I sync apps stored on two computers to my iPhone without deleting all of the apps on one or the other?

I would like to have all of my phone apps in one place (home computer), When I switched from laptop to desktop the phone apps in itunes didn't migrate to the new computer. I try to sync the phone to the desktop all of the old apps that are on the laptop are deleted and vice versa. Is there some simple solution that I'm missing here? Suggestions?

Whenever you sync to a different iTunes library all will delete all iTunes media (apps, music, etc.) will be deleted and replaced with the media in the new library. To prevent this, transfer your apps and other purchaed media to the new library and establish syncing with the new library without data loss, follow the steps in this guide: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141.

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