Mac up to date

Hello.
I know that this question may already is answered but anyway... I have an iMac and i am planning to buy a macbook pro in the week. Is there any way that both computers stay up to date simultaneously? I want these
automatic program install
tags
files on desktop
pictures in iphoto
my itunes music i rip or import

Not really with everything. There are some things that can be done over and internet cloud based system to sync certain data. But not everything you are looking to do.

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