CNET Editors' review
One of our least favorite things about Windows is the Start menu. It's kind of a pain to get to the application or document you need, especially if it's something that you don't use very often. But who wants a desktop cluttered with shortcuts? Keybreeze is a fantastic program that makes it extremely easy to launch just about everything with a few keystrokes. We have trouble imagining a Windows user who wouldn't benefit from this time-saving utility.
Keybreeze is activated by a hot key; by default it's the semicolon, but this can be changed. Once Keybreeze is active, a small toolbar appears; you simply start typing what you want to access, and the toolbar generates a predictive list of suggestions. There are more than 80 preset actions that Keybreeze can initiate, including launching common applications, Web sites, and menus. You want the calculator, the Display Properties dialog, or MapQuest directions? Just type the keyword into the toolbar and Keybreeze will launch it within a matter of seconds. We found it quite easy to add our own keywords as well, adding often-used documents and Web sites to Keybreeze's repertoire of commands. In addition to these extremely useful features, Keybreeze also has a notes function that lets you create notes and set reminders and a macro editor. An online tutorial and FAQ give you an overview of how the program works. Overall, we were quite impressed with Keybreeze; we loved being able to access everything on our computer so quickly and easily. This is one of the few programs that we've reviewed that we'll actually keep around for personal use.
Publisher's Description
From Keybreeze Group:
Keybreeze is a small, command-line toolbar that's only visible when you are using it. You can activate it by pressing a hotkey on your keyboard. Then you can type keywords to open files, folders, and websites. Keybreeze comes with over a hundred preset keywords, and you can easily make your own. You can also type commands to search the Internet, look up a word in a dictionary, check the weather, activate the screensaver, create a note, or shut down your computer. Keybreeze commands can be configured to perform more advanced options, such as automating your repetitive computer tasks, inserting custom text into a document, or changing the display settings of a window.
What's new in this version: Keybreeze 3.6 includes unspecified updates.
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"Great time saver and small footprint"
Version: Keybreeze 3.6
Pros
Keybreeze now has many other features that will save you lots of time and hassle. It is created with convenience in mind and it delivers. It's free and may well be the best convenience tool out there.
Cons
May take getting some used to, but the tutorial is great.
Summary
Convenient, feature rich and great time saver
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"Hands down the best software for your computer"
Version: Keybreeze 3.6
Pros
Massively increase productivity. Indexes programs, quick launches anything, make desktop notes, open websites, draft emails, insert text, etc. Awesome program!
Cons
Very occasionally the window won't open when you hit the hotkey, usually its because another program is holding the focus or won't open properly.
Summary
Perfect software. Everybody should try this program!
This software is SOOOOO good that I just donated $15 to the developer. This is the SECOND time I've sent him money. The fact that CNet only rates it 4.5 stars is ridiculous. It should be 5 stars with an asterisk for "We'd give this six stars if we could".
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