iTunes Manager 2.8.1

iTunes Manager is a mini-window to iTunes that performs a number of functions beyond mere music playback. The functions include music alarm, playlist-track switching and selection, volume control, key information about the active track, playlist and track editing, and keyboard shortcuts for playback and other controls. iTunes Manager now wraps in AppleScript Studio interface the utilities to manage filetracks, track data and playlists, gaining the following advantages: it is now simpler and easier to run; the utilities are just a mouse-click away; response time to activate the utilities is quick; and, the overall interface is certainly more appealing than the pure AppleScript version. Refer to the ReadMe file for a summary of latest features. For help on the bundled tools and other features, consult the pull-down Help menu.

published on Saturday, the 24. May 2008, scriptbuilders

10.5: An AppleScript to restart an AirPort Base Station

After reading my Airtunes hint, several people have asked me to post a script to restart an AirPort Base Station ... so here it is. The script assumes you can at least see the Base Station in AirPort Utility, which is not always the case so YMMV. You can use the launchd utility or Cronnix if you prefer to schedule it. If you have a shell script for this, please share as I think that would be a more elegant solution.Meanwhile, here's the AppleScript:--this script will restart the Airport base station in Leopard--note there is a different script...

published on Friday, the 4. January 2008, macosxhints