Sync on two different computers - long overdue...and itunes needs improvement

Complaint #1)
I cannot understand why apple at this point STILL will not allow the same ipad/ipod to sync with two computers. I have a pc at work, a mac at home - why am i unable to sync with the apps in both places? It is 2012, and the copyright argument just does not fly, especially if i authorize both machines which apple seems to allow one apple ID to authorize up to 5 machines.
But what is the point of authorizing a computer if you cannot sync to it? I realize this is a help forum and not a place for rants, but am at a loss to understand why apple is clinging to this awkward and very annoying/frustrating setup.
Complaint #2)
About itunes itself, this serves as the main gateway for all music/apps/movies/books. etc., and BADLY needs an upgrade in aesthetics as well as function.
Since it is now the primary conduit for all apps and other items, why is it even called "itunes"? But more to the point, it is an awkward and difficult app to use, and it is surprising that it even comes from apple.
Mind you, I've been using apple computers since the IIe, so i go back a ways with the company, but itunes is a train wreck IMHO, and a better platform with far more flexible features and improved functionality is long overdue.
You have a world-class tablet in the ipad 3, why did they not introduce a conduit platform on which to move/transfer documents/files etc that is equally superb?

Regarding #1, see this post.
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