Automation

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Best AutoHotkey Alternatives in 2025

AutoHotkey is a powerful scripting language for creating macros on Windows. While AutoHotkey excels in many areas, it may not be the perfect fit for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an alternative with a simpler interface, cross-platform compatibility, or different scripting capabilities, there are several tools that can serve as strong AutoHotkey alternatives.  In this…

What is a Cross-Platform Text Expander?

A text expander is a productivity tool that turns short shortcuts into longer, pre-written content (called snippets) wherever you type. In practice, you create an abbreviation (e.g. “;br”) and the expander automatically replaces it with the full text (e.g. “Best regards, [Name]”) – eliminating repetitive typing. A cross-platform text expander offers this capability on all…

The Best AI Writing Tools in 2025

AI changed how we approach writing, making it easier and faster to generate content, for good or ill. Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or marketer, there’s an AI tool to expedite the writing process. These tools can save you time and improve the quality of your work, whether it’s for content creation or SEO…

Best AutoHotkey Alternatives in 2025

AutoHotkey is a powerful scripting language for creating macros on Windows. While AutoHotkey excels in many areas, it may not be the perfect fit for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an alternative with a simpler interface, cross-platform compatibility, or different scripting capabilities, there are several tools that can serve as strong AutoHotkey alternatives. In this…

Top Mac Keyboard Shortcut Apps for Power Users

Speed matters—especially when you’re juggling tasks across multiple apps on your Mac. Keyboard shortcuts are one of the simplest ways to work faster, but macOS’s native options can only take you so far. If you’ve ever wished for more flexible, app-specific commands or the ability to automate repetitive actions, a dedicated Mac keyboard shortcut app…

How To Find and Replace Text

Knowing how to find and replace text can save you hours—whether you’re editing a document, cleaning up spreadsheet data, or updating code. This simple but powerful function lets you quickly locate specific words or phrases and swap them out in seconds. From Microsoft Word to command-line tools, most platforms have built-in find-and-replace features. In this…

Text Snippet Examples & Key Benefits

Text Snippets are short, reusable pieces of text that you can quickly insert into your writing. Typically, you assign a shorthand or abbreviation to each Snippet, and when you type that shortcut, it instantly expands into the full text. This is often powered by text expansion tools, like TextExpander. Snippets can also include special characters,…

The Top Keyboard Maestro Alternatives in 2025

If you’ve spent any time automating tasks on macOS, chances are you’ve come across Keyboard Maestro. It’s long been a favorite among power users for building custom macros, automating repetitive workflows, and taking full control of the keyboard and mouse. But as powerful as it is, Keyboard Maestro isn’t for everyone. Maybe you’re looking for…

What Is Typing Automation?

Typing the same phrases, emails, or responses over and over can be tedious and time-consuming. Typing automation simplifies this process by allowing users to quickly insert text snippets, templates, or repetitive content with minimal effort. From customer support teams to healthcare professionals, many industries rely on typing automation to improve accuracy, save time, and reduce…

How to Change Hotkeys

Hotkeys are your fast lane to efficiency, letting you trigger commands with a quick keystroke—but what if the defaults don’t fit your style? Learning how to change hotkeys unlocks a world of customization, tailoring your tools to work the way you do. Whether you’re a gamer tweaking controls for the perfect play, a pro streamlining…