Quickeys X2 (Mac)

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Summary: QuicKeys X2
Review: When my QuicKeys X2 software arrived, I was shocked and pleased to see an actual user guide. Yes, they've included a 155-page user guide. Then, as soon as I installed the software, I was directed to a free update to QuicKeys X2 version 2.1.1.

I've always wanted my iMac to help me become more efficient, but I'm not sure if that will ever happen. It seems my computer has provided an avenue for me to do more things, thus taking up more of my time.

Regardless, QuicKeys X2 interested me because I thought this software might help me be as efficient as possible while I'm working on my computer. For instance, have you ever thought about your computer becoming automated? I mean, instead of all the clicking and scrolling, the computer would do some stuff for you.

For example, since I can't have everything on my Dock, I find myself frequently opening my personal folder>education folder>college folder>fall 2004 folder. Yes, I know this only takes few seconds, but with QuicKeys X2, I can access my college folder with a single-step shortcut.

Once inside the QuicKeys Editor window, I took less then twelve steps to create my shortcut. Now, I press any key(s) I choose and my college folder opens. My most used applications are found on my Dock, but my most frequently accessed folders now have single-step shortcuts.

My next project was to create a multi-step shortcut. I click the Entourage icon in my Dock, select my email account in the Select Identity window, and check for new email.

There are a few more steps involved in creating multi-step shortcuts. Basically, it's automating longer, multi-step tasks that contain several shortcuts.

Another way to create multi-step shortcuts is to use QuicKeys recording feature, which enables the software to mimic your computer actions. If QuicKeys does not record your actions exactly as you expected, you can edit your recording to make it more accurate. Although it takes some getting used to, this is a very cool feature. You just have to learn to slow down a bit while recording so that QuicKeys has enough time to analyze your actions.

Go ahead; think of tedious, routine tasks you frequently perform. Now, with QuicKeys X2, you can create Shortcuts too. I'm just getting started with making my iMac more efficient, so needless to say, I highly recommend this software.

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