Shortest path to re-enable iTunes Match on Mac?

I like to check out what's popular in ITMS around the world, but when switching stores, iTunes Match is disabled. Currently, what I have to do to re-enable it is the following:
1. Click Sign In
2. Log In
3. Told I have to switch (back) to USA, click ok
4. Select Turns on iTunes Match from Menu
5. Click Add my computer
6. Enter password
Finally done.
Any shortcuts I am unaware of to shorten the number of steps?
Thanks!

It's a losing battle for record labels if they think, in this day and age, they can somehow prevent us from seeing what music is sold in other countries. For me, it's about seeing what is popular in other countries where my music tastes are more in sync with.
Anyway, guess I'll just have to do deal with my six steps.

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See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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