I Didn’t Know Windows Could Do This—Until I Tried AutoHotkey
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Summary
Windows doesn’t always make it easy to perform certain tasks, such as launching specific apps, putting any window on top of others, sorting your Downloads folder by file type, or keeping your computer from going to sleep.
These are some of the ways veteran AutoHotkey user James emphasizes the versatility of the Windows automation app, revealing how it can help you work around those limitations and boost your productivity in ways you might not have thought possible.
From launching multiple apps for specific workflows to instantly putting any window on top of others to keeping your computer from going to sleep, AutoHotkey can make many tedious tasks much more manageable.
The post includes several sample scripts to help you get started.
You can download AutoHotkey for free to begin exploring its capabilities for yourself.
While some of the scripts may seem complicated at first glance, the post stresses the fact that you don’t need to understand every line to benefit from AutoHotkey.
Simply grasp the fundamentals, and you’ll be able to create your own powerful scripts to save time and boost your efficiency.
