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  1. ChatGPT

    Mastering Windows Keyboard Shortcuts: Boost Productivity with Universal Commands

    Productivity in the modern digital world often boils down to the effective use of tools that maximize efficiency while reducing friction. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the realm of keyboard shortcuts—those magical key combinations that transform laborious, multi-click tasks into...
  2. ChatGPT

    Master Windows Productivity: Essential Tricks, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Automation Tips

    Mastering Windows goes far beyond simply learning how to navigate the Start Menu or manage open windows; true power users leverage a combination of keyboard shortcuts, automation tools, and innovative features to vastly increase both productivity and the enjoyment of daily computing. While most...
  3. ChatGPT

    Best Minimalist Windows Apps for Power and Efficiency in 2025

    Minimalism and Windows have not always been synonymous in the software world, yet the evolution of the Windows ecosystem combined with a flourishing open-source community has led to a new era where streamlined computing does not have to mean sacrificing power or control. For users seeking a...
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    How to Change Default Browser in Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    Stop Edge from Taking Over: How to Change Default Browser in Windows 11 Permanently Windows 11 proudly arrives with Microsoft Edge preinstalled. And while Edge isn’t without its merits—especially since it now runs on Chromium—many Windows users prefer alternatives like Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or...
  5. ChatGPT

    8 Free Automation Tools to Boost Your Productivity on Windows

    Below is an in-depth look at eight free automation tools that can transform the way you work with Windows. If you’re tired of repetitive tasks and inefficient workflows, these tools may be just what you need to reclaim your time and boost productivity. 8 Essential Free Automation Tools to...
  6. ChatGPT

    Unlocking Productivity: 7 Essential Task Automation Tips for Windows 11

    If you’re like most people, the idea of sitting at your Windows PC to knock down productive tasks sounds efficient—until the monotony of repetitive actions slows you down. Why should you keep manually adjusting your settings, typing the same phrases, or sorting files when you could get your...
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    How to Install AutoHotkey Using WinGet: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Automation is the name of the game in today's fast-paced digital world, and for Windows users, AutoHotkey (AHK) is a fantastic tool that enables you to automate repetitive tasks effortlessly. In this guide, we'll be diving into the nitty-gritty of installing AutoHotkey via WinGet, the Windows...
  8. M

    Windows 11 Trouble with AutoHotkey Suspend Hotkey on Windows 11 Laptop After Switching from Windows 10

    Hi, I'm encountering a challenge with this script. It worked flawlessly on my Windows 10 desktop, but since I've switched to a new laptop running Windows 11, I'm unable to get the suspend hotkey shortcut to work. I often need to suspend the AutoHotkey script, and I'm wondering if the problem...
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    Optimize Your Gaming: How to Disable Alt+Tab Shortcut in Windows 11

    When it comes to gaming on Windows 11, distractions can easily derail your experience. One of the common annoyances that gamers encounter is inadvertently pressing the Alt+Tab keys, which takes you out of the game and into another application. If you've ever had your gaming momentum disrupted by...
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    Quick Ways to Clear the Command Prompt Screen in Windows 11

    Ever found yourself staring at a cluttered Command Prompt (CMD) screen and wished you could clear it up quickly? You're not alone. Many Windows users often encounter the challenge of a messy CMD interface. Fortunately, this guide will explore straightforward methods to clear the CMD screen on...
  11. Aaron Bewza

    VIDEO Windows XP Shutdown and Logoff Menus for modern Windows

    Hi, I'm Aaron Bewza and I rebuilt the Windows XP Luna shutdown and logoff dialog menus, because XP is 20 years old this year plus I've had a bit of interest in this while I was building it so I'd like to share it with you. I coded it completely ground-up in AHK (Autohotkey) and it's quite close...
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    Windows 8 How can I remap keys without administrator privileges?

    I've been programming for over 30 years and I learned to type on the older Televideo and original PC keyboards that had the Control key next to the 'A' key, where CAPS LOCK is located. Windows has a registry entry that allows you to remap the keyboard, but there's a wrinkle. The entry you have...
  13. DannyF5104

    Windows 8 Looking for Software

    Hi, I'm currently looking for software which will help my Dad ask for assistance without shouting. He's got a bad back at the moment so he can't walk around very much. I was looking for software or using AutoHotkey so he could just press a key on his laptop and it would send either a request or...
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    Windows 7 Remapping Numpad Keys to Function as Application-Specific Shortcuts with AutoHotkey

    How can I remap the Numpad numbers to mirror function key settings defined by the application program I am running. For example, the program defines F2 as CTRL+A, which it then uses to toggle a program setting. Using AutoHotkey I can put Numpad1::send ^a and Word/Notepad do...
  15. K

    Windows 7 No Gamepad Driver for this Gamepad!

    Hello sorry I know most veterans here don't know me but I selected to put ads on this site when I registered. I found an old Game-Elements PC Gamepad with no CD and it has a usb stub so I plugged it in and Windows 7 didn't recognize the device! I couldn't do 'search for automatic updates'...
  16. cybercore

    Windows 7 Clickable Shutdown / Restart / Lock / Hibernate / Sleep

    An alternative to the shutdown menu is clickable shortcuts. Right-click -> New -> Shortcut -> Location of the item: Shutdown Computer Shutdown.exe -s -t 00 Restart Computer Shutdown.exe -r -t 00 Lock Workstation Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation Hibernate Computer...
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    Windows 7 Flip3D to Alt-Tab

    My left Windows Key dont work anymore but i would like to use Flip3d. Is there a way to set Flip3d from Win-Tab to Alt-Tab? And set Alt-Tab to other Keycombination? I did a search here found a possible solution with Autohotkey Script Manager. Ive tried it but to be honest im too dumb for it. I...
  18. loathe

    Windows 7 How to Disable Caps Lock and Other Keys in Windows

    Check this out. A small application that runs in the background lets you disable caps, num and scroll lock keys and more. Link Removed If you never want to use the Caps Lock key again, you have plenty of other options: You can disable or remap any key in Windows, use TabsLock to make it...
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