iTunes Tip: Quickly Switch Media Libraries Without Clicking

In iTunes 12, the way you access media libraries has changed. You now click the small icons at the top-left of the iTunes window:

Library header bar

It can be annoying to have to move your cursor to that part of the iTunes window, and then click.

Screen Shot 2014 12 29 at 4 49 50 PM The View menu lets you access your different media libraries, but it also displays keyboard shortcuts you can use to get to them quickly. Just press Command-1 to go to your Music library, Command-2 to view your Movies, etc. Memorize these keyboard shortcuts and you’ll save a lot of time.