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Use AutoHotkey on Windows 10/11 to Automate Repetitive Tasks Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30-45 minutes Tired of typing the same things over and over, clicking through the same menus, or pressing the same key combinations every day? AutoHotkey (AHK) is a powerful, free tool that...

Microsoft PowerToys is no longer a niche tweak for obsessive tinkerers — it’s a practical, polished productivity suite that many Windows users now install the moment they set up a new PC. A recent roundup that highlights “8 PowerToys you’ll use every day” captures why: the suite bundles small...

Microsoft’s PowerToys has quietly matured from a grab-bag of power‑user tricks into a polished, first‑party productivity toolkit — and the latest updates finally deliver several long‑requested conveniences that matter to everyday workflows and IT deployments alike. Background PowerToys began as...

Microsoft’s PowerToys team has quietly moved to fill a conspicuous gap in Windows’ personalization features: beginning with PowerToys v0.94 the project teased a scheduled automatic theme switching utility that will let Windows switch between light and dark modes on a timetable — a capability...

Twinkle Tray’s latest update pushes the tiny utility farther into must-have territory for multi-monitor Windows users by adding SDR brightness control for HDR displays and a handful of practical quality‑of‑life fixes—changes that broaden the app’s usefulness while also exposing a few technical...

Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...

If your display suddenly flips or you want to work in portrait mode for reading, coding, or design, rotating a screen is a quick, built-in option on most devices — and it’s one of those small, underrated tricks that can save time and headaches. This guide lays out every practical method to flip...

If you use Windows 11 regularly, you’re no stranger to its paradox: a modern, visually slick operating system that, for all its polish, is plagued by longstanding usability nags and perplexing omissions. Microsoft has poured considerable effort into making Windows look good—yet basic annoyances...

Mastering Windows 11 isn’t about memorizing every hidden feature or unlocking mysterious settings buried deep within the interface—it’s about working smarter, not harder. One of the simplest ways to catapult your productivity, reduce repetitive mouse clicks, and genuinely enjoy using your...

If you’ve spent any length of time navigating files and folders in Windows 11, you’re likely familiar with the ongoing debate around File Explorer’s evolution. Microsoft’s flagship file management utility has, over the years, seen incremental feature upgrades—there’s the much-requested tab-based...

Microsoft's PowerToys suite has long been a treasure trove for Windows enthusiasts seeking to enhance their productivity and customize their computing experience. Among its myriad utilities, PowerToys Run has stood out as a versatile quick launcher, enabling users to swiftly access applications...

The latest evolution of Microsoft’s AI initiative has brought Copilot, the company’s headline artificial intelligence-powered assistant, a step closer to the heart of the Windows operating system. In a move designed to further integrate Copilot with user workflows, Microsoft has introduced the...

Fans of Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Windows 11 are in for a treat: recent developments, now rolling out to Windows Insiders, are about to streamline and enhance the way you interact with your artificial intelligence assistant. With the introduction of the Press to Talk feature, Copilot is finally...

Windows users, developers, and enthusiasts have been closely observing the evolution of integrated AI, and Microsoft continues to break new ground in this space. One of the latest milestones in Windows’ AI journey is the introduction of a press-to-talk hotkey for Copilot, Microsoft’s flagship AI...

If you’re a Windows power user, you’ve likely encountered the everyday frustrations of managing audio settings on your PC—especially in Windows 11, where the split between modern Settings and the old Control Panel can feel like a maze. Enter EarTrumpet, a lightweight yet powerful utility that...

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...

Hiya folks, I've got a 2011 Razer Blade 17" laptop. I've refurbished it and have it running a fully updated instance of Windows 10 with the switchblade UI working as well. One issue I am having is that the hotkeys for adjusting the screen brightness (FN + F8, F9) do not work when Windows...

Product Model: ASUS Vivobook 15 – K515EA BIOS/FW Version/Build Number: X513EAN.201 Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Build 22533 Custom – Did fresh Windows 11 install from ISO Installed ASUS System Control Interface Driver v3.0.22.0 and ATK tools 1.0.0061 Unable to see on screen display icon...

- My laptop just shutdown and leds stay off and dont recognize anything when I put it to sleep by close lid or use hotkey. Only if I hold the power button for few second and everything work again. Beside of this, everything else is fine. Help me guys !!

Since the new update, when I click my "Sleep" shortcut, or hit the related hotkey, I also have to confirm in a popup box that I want Rundll32 to "make changes to my device, thus totally negating the utility of having a one touch hotkey. Is there some way the avoid this second step and let the...