Count-O-Mat

If you're an avid user of the iTunes sharing feature, you know how frustrating it can be when your play counter and last played date don't update properly when listening to your songs remotely. That's where the Count-O-Mat comes in.

This nifty software lists all available iTunes shares in your vicinity and even marks the one you're currently listening to. While you're enjoying your remote music, the Count-O-Mat performs the necessary task of increasing the play count when you finish playing a song, and also updates the last played date and time.

Accurate play count and last played date data is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your iTunes library and for creating smart playlists. Additionally, the Count-O-Mat announces the availability of new iTunes shares through Growl notifications.

Think of it this way - if your iPod can sync play count and last played date, why not your remote iTunes clients? Count-O-Mat makes this possible and was designed with users who access their own iTunes share remotely in mind. However, if you don't have a user account on the remote machine, the Count-O-Mat won't function properly. It may also not be as useful in situations where you're sharing music with roommates or friends.

Overall, the Count-O-Mat is an excellent solution for iTunes users who need accurate play count and last played date data. Its ability to sync with remote iTunes clients and notify users of new shares makes it a must-have for any serious iTunes user.