Can I control my Mac Mini itunes with my Windows laptop?

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timind

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I currently listen to itunes through my Mac Mini with remote control on my ipod touch. Is there an app that allows me to control the Mac Mini's itunes via my laptop running Windows? Thanks.

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Re: Can I control my Mac Mini itunes with my Windows laptop?
« Reply #1 on: 1 May 2011, 11:49 pm »
Yes. Activate Remote Desktop (Preferences>>Sharing) on your Mini and then download and install a VNC client on your laptop (Real VNC and TinyVNC both work). You'll then be able to control the Mini from your laptop.

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Re: Can I control my Mac Mini itunes with my Windows laptop?
« Reply #2 on: 2 May 2011, 01:18 am »
Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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Re: Can I control my Mac Mini itunes with my Windows laptop?
« Reply #3 on: 2 May 2011, 02:00 am »
45 minutes later.

This stuff never seems to be plug and play for me. :scratch:
I'll try again later...maybe. The ipod touch ain't really that bad.

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Re: Can I control my Mac Mini itunes with my Windows laptop?
« Reply #4 on: 11 May 2011, 10:03 am »
What problem are you having?

Did you create VNC password when you activate it on you Mac mini?
Unless you have DNS on your network you will need to talk talk to the Mac mini via it's IP address.