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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...