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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: October 11, 2009
- Total Downloads: 48,080
- Downloads last week: 76
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 21 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This powerful utility makes it easy to create and manage hot keys that open programs, shut down your computer, control media applications, and more.
Hotkeyz's intuitive interface divides hot keys into nine preset categories, including Control Panel, Desktop, and Internet. A simple table lists the 11 preconfigured hot keys that perform basic tasks like launching Internet Explorer, accessing the Control Panel, and adjusting volume. Novices will appreciate the step-by-step guide to creating their own hot keys, especially for more complex operations such as opening your Internet Explorer home page or automatically filling in online log-in information. A reliable help guide also eases the learning the curve.
Hotkeyz sits in the system tray when not in use, but of course, it has its own hot key combination. This user-friendly, effective freeware application makes it easy for anyone to create customized keyboard shortcuts.
Publisher's description
From Skynergy :You can work faster and more efficiently by using your keyboard instead of your mouse. HotKeyz is a keyboard utility that will boost your productivity and it is really fun to use. HotKeyz lets you easily create and maintain a categorized list of your hotkeys. Each hotkey, a key combination on your keyboard, will launch a command. You decide which commands go with which hotkeys.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.7.7 fixed macro loop, integrated a new macro recording component that creates *.mac files that can be edited, added an edit button next to the file open button when selecting a macro in the macro play.
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Version: HotKeyz 2.7.7
"Bundled hijackware now in update since previous reviews"
Pros: It used to be a free and useful utility
Cons: There are are other freeware utilities that that do the same thing, without leasing out your CPU time and Internet bandwidth to the Plura Processing network. Increased system crashes, CPU power consumption and suppressed system warning messages.
Summary: This software now includes built in CPU date-rape code that, without disclosure, leases your computer out to the "Plura Processing" network and monetizes your CPU processing time and bandwith for the benfit of the author of this "free" software. It... read more >>
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Version: HotKeyz 2.7.7
Pros: Unbelievably easy to set keys to perform different functions. I use it to open: Firefox, a music station in Denver, Notepad, Word, and a couple others I frequent. I run this program a boot and am perfectly happy with it.
Cons: I can think of no features I still need. Just what I was looking for.
Summary: Key assignment is easy. The list can be edited by bringing up the program and reassigning keys or whatever changes you need. It accepts any program which runs with a key click. It accepts internet addresses.
To use HotKeyz, you just giv... read more >> -
Version: HotKeyz 2.7.7
Pros: I can open my favorite programs with one "Claw-combination" key-press. I love it.
Cons: It doesn't do laundry.
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