FastKeys 4.21

FastKeys: The Ultimate Windows Automation Software

Are you tired of performing repetitive tasks on your computer? Do you wish there was a way to automate these tasks and save time? Look no further than FastKeys, the all-in-one Windows automation software.

FastKeys is a powerful yet simple-to-use software that allows you to fully configure your Start menu, shortcuts, text expander, auto complete, mouse gestures, clipboard manager and more. With user-defined commands to run files, open webpages or automate anything else on your computer, FastKeys is incredibly versatile and customizable.

One of the standout features of FastKeys is its fully configurable Start Menu. Simply touch the screen edge to call up the menu and use keyboard or mouse shortcuts to start any activity on your computer. You can run programs, open files and sites or make powerful scripts to automate Windows desktop applications.

Another great feature of FastKeys is its text expander. With customized abbreviations for frequently used text, simply type out a couple of letters and let the Text Expander replace it with a whole sentence or paragraph – even simulating keyboard presses if needed. And with an intelligent auto complete word and phrase prediction utility with learning capability built in as well as hundreds of ready-to-use presets including audio control (volume adjustment via mouse wheel), search functions (fast Google & Wikipedia searches) & e-mail automation (auto send e-mails/replies/signatures), this software has everything you need for efficient computing.

But that’s not all – FastKeys also includes simple yet amazing mouse gestures that let you perform common tasks or execute complex actions with ease. And for gamers out there who want an edge over their competition - Auto clicker/rapid fire/auto shooter/jump/crouch/improve accuracy in 3rd person shooters/auto fire on pixel color/scripts for popular games such as CoD/WoW/LoL/Minecraft are included too!

With more than 500 preset commands currently available including clocks/timers/stopwatches/countdown timers/weather stickers/handy notes/change caps/screen capture/date&time functions etc., this software has something for everyone!

In conclusion: If you’re looking for an all-in-one solution that will help streamline your workflow while saving time & effort then look no further than Fastkeys! It's easy-to-use interface combined with its vast array of features makes it one-of-a-kind in terms of productivity tools available today!

Programs that launch other programs, such as FastKeys, can save you time and effort by automating your most frequent and repetitive tasks and collecting them in one easy-to-access point, typically on the desktop. With FastKeys, it's the screen edge: Touch it to call up your customized FastKeys Menu. FastKeys not only launches programs but opens files, folders, or Web sites; runs scripts; fills in forms and data fields; and automates mouse clicks and keystrokes. In fact, most anything you can do with your mouse or keyboard can be automated by FastKeys. FastKeys has useful extras, too, such as a Text Expander for creating custom abbreviations for automating text strings. Typing in the two-letter abbreviation expands the full text. FastKeys is free to try for 15 days, with pop-up nags, but the licensed version costs less than $10, so it's not a big investment in time or money, especially considering the time it can save. The latest release of FastKeys, Version 1.10, has new preset commands, additional user preferences, and some general improvements.

When FastKeys is active, it's invisible until you pause the cursor on the upper screen edge to call up the Menu, or you can click a system tray icon to open the Menu or Settings (a reboot may be needed to open the Settings). The Menu, itself, is a no-nonsense affair that resembles a slightly enhanced Explorer menu. The Menu's default choices include some of the most popular Web sites, such as Google, Facebook, and YouTube, as well as Yahoo! and Gmail. Below that, FastKeys accesses My Documents, a sample desktop link, all our wireless networks, and similar entries. Clicking "Show/Hide Clock" toggled a compact digital clock display we could drag around the desktop. FastKeys also offers fast links to Microsoft Office, System, Applications, and Power submenus. Of course, the default Menu entries are only a starting point: Opening the Settings sheet let us customize our Start Menu entries, set Shortcuts, and configure the Text Expander tool.

FastKeys is fast on the job, and we were able to launch all kinds of stuff from our Menu. It's well worth a look.

Editors' note: This is a review of the full version of FastKeys 1.10. The trial version is limited to 15 days.