Previous(Back) and (fast)forward keys not working in iTunes

Hello,
A short while ago, I found out that my function keys (back- and forward buttons specifically) have stopt working in iTunes. The exact moment they started to malfunction in unknown to me, but in my current configuration they always did what they had to do up until a couple of weeks ago.
My specs:
Mac Mini late 2012
16 Gb RAM
256Gb SSD + 500Gb HDD
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Trackpad
OSX Mavericks 10.9.1
iTunes 11.1.4 (64bit)
I can't recall altering system settings with which these controls could stop working. Note: the play/pauze button works great!
Furthermore: In VLC, all controls work fine, including the back and forward buttons.
Could this be due to an update of iTunes? Also, have more people encountered this problem? If so: What is the sollution, 'cause this is annoying the crap out of me..
Thanks in advance,
T.

After searching one discussion after another I found the reason the keys malfunction in iTunes: AirServer. While this program is running, the FF and Prev keys (F7 & F9) won't work in iTunes. When the app is closed, they immediately start working again. Seems to be a bug in AirServer's coding. Hope an update will undo this problem.
Regards, Tim

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