How to manage a huge iTunes Library
So you have 100,000 tracks in your library and now you can’t find anything? Here are some principles and practical ideas on how to manage and maintain a huge iTunes library… Divide & Conquer Make big changes and improvements, then fix the small problems later. Here’s another way of fixing big batches of tracks: use maintenance smart playlists to catch untagged stuff. A general principle: organise your music based on the tags you’ve given it, instead of building a manual structure of Dumb Playlists. Instead of fixing all the tags for each album in turn, focus on fixing a type of tag for lots of tracks in batches, which is much more efficient. Develop different approaches for getting at the good stuff, or stuff you need to be reminded about. By the same token, bump down those tracks you always skip. iTunes now gives you access to a field called ‘Skip Count,’ so try a Smart Playlist with these Rules: Skip Count is greater than 3 and Rating is greater than 3. Tag your music well
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iTunes Smart Playlist getting started guide
Here’s an outline for a set of Smart Playlists that will get you started building an accessible iTunes Library…The basics should be universal, but you’ll want to customise it to suit your taste: if you have lots of music pre-1950, for example. If you need a reresher on making a Smart Playlist the how-to guide is at the bottom of the page. Folder: Rating ’0 Star’: My Rating is 0 Star ’1 Star’: My Rating is 1 Star ’2 Star’: My Rating is 2 Star ’3 Star’: My Rating is 3 Star ’4 Star’: My Rating is 4 Star ’5 Star’: My Rating is 5 Star Folder: Year ’1950s’: Year is in the range 1950 to 1959 ’1960s’: Year is in the range 1960 to 1969 ’1970s’: Year is in the range 1970 to 1979 ’1980s’: Year is in the range 1980 to 1989 ’1990s’: Year is in the range 1990 to 1999 ’2000s’: Year is in the range 2000 to 2009 Folder: Maintenance Folder: Top Create a folder for each group. cmd-opt-n to Create a new Smart Playlist. More tips
tonymacx86 Blog: iBoot + MultiBeast: Install Mac OS X on any Intel-based PC
Any OSx86 installation guide can seem daunting at first glance, especially when trying to remember cryptic terminal commands and sorting through volumes of misinformation on the web. This guide requires no coding, terminal work, or Mac experience of any kind. You will not need access to a Mac. In fact, it's easier and faster for me to install Snow Leopard with fully working components on my system than it is to install Windows 7. And more fun. The iBoot + MultiBeast method is designed and tested for any desktop or laptop running the latest line of Intel processors, the Core i3/i5/i7s. A computer running an Intel ProcessorA blank CD A Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail DVDTo leave any fear of your computer at the door.Patience and humility- it may not work out perfectly the first time- but with enough tenacity and grit, you'll reach the promised land. STEP 2: INSTALL MAC OS X In order to boot the Mac OS X Retail DVD, you'll need to download and burn iBoot. Congratulations! Thanks in advance!
iTunes Library Toolkit
While some software sites may provide downloads for Library Toolkit, the latest version is always available via the download link below. The latest version is 1.1.03 : System Requirements & Pre-Requisites Windows XP, Windows 7, or Windows 8* Microsoft .NET Framework 4 iTunes (validated from version 10, though earlier versions should also work) * Windows Vista & Server users: please verify the trial version works without issue before committing to purchase. iTunes Library Toolkit (for Windows) has been developed by the makers of iTunes Folder Watch, a well established and proven iTunes utility. New Media - detects new media under watched folders and adds them to iTunes. The Automate function leverages the power of the core functions. This means that you can add new media files to your chosen media folder structure and they will be added to iTunes automatically (and optionally organised into configurable playlists). Licencing Licence for one year on one computer : £3.99 (GBP) Change History
FreeSMUG Suite CD
OSX FOSS collection. Download high quality Free and Open Source Software with one click. We release a collection with the most useful free open source software applications packaged for Mac OSX Is something like the Ubuntu i86 live CD or Software for Starving Students. FSuite CD - 1101 (Jan 2011) This collection include the installers of the applications listed in release chart. Download: FSuiteCD_1101.dmg (916.4 MB)FSuiteCD_1101.dmg.torrent - Use torrent client for fast download (keep file seeding). Source CD - 1101 (Jan 1101) This CD include only applications source code.FSuiteCD_1101-Source.dmg (621.7 MB) Torrent: FSuiteCD_1101-Source.dmg.torrent Please post your suggestions and comments. Release chart Office/Editing NeoOffice 3.1.2 Office suite [Intel]Fraise 3.7.3 10.5 Text editor [Universal]Bean 2.4.3 Word processor [Universal]Skim 1.3.10 PDF Reader and note-taker [Universal] Graphic Audio Video Net/www Dev/Utils Games Old releases 0906 (Jun 2009) 0806 (Jun 2008)
