iTunesSnarl is a neat plugin for iTunes, which hooks it up to the wonderful software "Snarl". Once installed, Snarl will show you information (fade-in-fade-out window) about the current song once you switch tracks in...

NightTunes is a plugin for iTunes that can automatically turn off, hibernate, or send your computer to standby at the end of a playlist. No more hard disk clatter noise or blowing CPU fans disturbing your sleep, plus you're reducing your your energy bill...

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