Roll Over

My iTunes library lives on our laptop, but I'm often on our other "big" computer and want to listen to those tunes. I could stream between iTuneses, but I want this listening to count — i.e. increment play counts, let me change star ratings, etc. You can't do that with iTunes streaming.

But now, with 2 computers, a wireless network, an iPhone running OS 2.0+, four cross-platform apps (3 of which are free), and a little scotch tape, my dream is possible.

1. You'll need the following apps: iTunes, Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil ($25), their companion app Airfoil Speakers, and Apple's Remote for iPhone
2. Open Airfoil Speakers on the destination computer.
3. Open Airfoil on the source computer and select "iTunes" from the source list.
4. In Airfoil, activate the connection to the Airfoil Speakers computer. (iTunes will launch or relaunch, and Airfoil will establish a digital link to the destination.)
5. Get your iPhone on your Wi-Fi network
6. Open Remote, select a tune, and press play!