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Modern Mac keyboards are outfitted with a number of extra function keys.
Using those, you could instantly adjust your volume, screen brightness, or command media playback.
There’s only one problem.
Even when you’re using them in another app.
And there’s absolutely no easy way to turn it off.
We’ll be discussing a number of them below - ranging from quick fixes to total workarounds.
Well, this is about as quick as it gets.
If you delete iTunes, you won’t be bothered by it launching in the future.
Of course, this solution is only applicable for peoplewho don’t use iTunesat all.
If you ever want to reinstall iTunes, you candownload iTunesfrom the Apple website for free.
HOW?Go to your applications folder by opening Finder and selectingGo -> Applications.
Find the iTunes software and drag it to the trash can.
Finally, selectFinder -> Empty Trash…This will completely erase iTunes from your setup.
In the first scenario, iTunes is already open.
In the second, QuickTime Player is.
For that reason, the QuickTime technique is preferred.
HOW?Open QuickTime, but no video.
The utility will run in the background and prevent iTunes from picking up the media key signals.
That way, no songs will start playing spontaneously.
First, we’ll rename an essential file in the iTunes utility package.
That way, iTunes can’t start - not even when the media function keys venture to.
Second, we’re making an alternative executable thatwilllaunch the altered iTunes file.
HOW?Time to get our hands dirty.
pop pop the Terminal app fromApplications -> Utilities -> Terminal.
punch in the code below, or use copy-paste.
Press enter after each line.
You’ll be asked for your setup password after the second command.
Call it iTunesX and save it to your applications folder.
Alas, launching iTunes this way will also open a terminal window for the duration of the session.
-Relatively complicated
-Starts terminal window with iTunes
