How to share one Itunes account between computers

I'm trying to figure out how to actually move music in Itunes from one computer to another. I have the same account set up on both my desktop and laptop and I can access music from one on the other when they are both signed into Itunes. However, I would like to move some music from the desktop onto my laptop. Can I do this without hooking them up together (i.e. firewire cable, or whatever you would normally use)? Thanks!

iTunes: How to copy purchases between authorized computers
Though it refers to items purchased from the iTunes Store, it applies to all your tracks and videos. And if you happen to also own an iPod:
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
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Yes

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eyeinit,
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
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Sorry in advance if I sound alittle confused...
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Use the single iTunes account on both computers, and only download content on the computer you want that content to be on.
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