My ipod won't sync with my desktop

I have an ipod touch with iclouds recently installed which syncs with both my new Macbook & my older Mac desktop. I only want to use icloud to sync my address book and my iCal. I have another solution for syncing my mail and it didn't appear that I could sync my notes via iCloud because my old desktop doesn't seem to support it (it doesn't appear in the System Preferences) - it's 10.6.8.
I read another thread about a problem like this, but it was no help. I've done everything suggested when iTunes does not see the device. I also got one of those unknown error messages once. I tried syncing my icloud and then reconnecting - unplugging, replugging, restarting both my ipod touch and my desktop - still itunes doesn't see it.
I also am now getting a "Charging is not supported with this accessory" warning - I had that before but it's intermittent, so I'm now charging it with my outlet adapter.
I need to transfer a recent note in my iPod to my desktop, but iTunes doesn't see it. Any help would be appreciated.
BTW, the other thread said to empty all trash. How do you empty the trash in the ipod touch? I don't see any trash in there.
Also in that thread, someone said, "After you sync with the Cloud and everything goes well, then change it back to the USB option but you must complete the sync with the Cloud if you messed around with the settings." I don't see a sync button or anything - it seems I just have to wait for it to sync. I also don't see a USB option. I've always just plugged it in and it synced. I've had the ipod touch for a couple of years and its OS & software is updated, but the Macbook is new & so is the icloud.
If iCloud is a constant problem, is there another way to sync my address book & iCal between 2 computers that are not connected via wifi? I can't sync my ipod touch with 2 computers.
Thanks for whatever help you can offer.

I discovered that my cord was bad. I used someone else's cord and then it worked - that's how I was able to determine it was the cord, so I replaced it. (In case someone else has a similar problem.)
BTW, I'm still having a problem syncing my iCal, so I posted that problem in the iCal forum. If you think you can help, please look for my message there.

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