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You may be an avid fan of iTunes, using it for its MP3 indexing and playback capabilities. However, it can become cumbersome to have to switch back to the window just to skip a song in shuffle playback mode. I too have had this problem, and thankfully, came across an ingenious solution after hours of scouring the internet.

Allow me to introduce you to AutoHotKey. AutoHotKey (AHK) is a small program that let’s you create your own programs, macros, and scripts. You can record and send keystrokes, and even tap into the Windows API with AHK. (This means you can program things easily, as you will in this guide.) Keep reading for the full guide on how to get AHK set up, and get the iTunes Controller script installed.

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