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I've written several articles about Mac automation, including a MUO Automation Guide on how to get started with Apple's Automator and the built-in OS X features for creating smart folders, playlists, albums, and mailboxes. But next to the application called Hazel, which I also recently reviewed, the classic automation program Keyboard Maestro ($36.00) is my most used application for getting things done on my Mac. You can download it for a 30-day free trial.
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Voice recognition has become increasingly popular, and more options are becoming available over time. One can hope that with this increased popularity comes increased accuracy as well. Can you really dictate whole sentences to your Android device, without wasting more time than it's worth correcting mistakes? To find out, I took two major voice-enabled keyboards, and one lesser known one, and put them all to the test. Which one offers the best accuracy? Read on to find out!
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The CAPS LOCK key is probably the most useless key on your keyboard. Netiquette forbids you to use it because it's considered screaming, which is simply rude. And what else would you use it for other than expressing your raw emotions? Unintentional activation of the CAPS LOCK is also a common reason why people fail to type the right password. That's because it sits on the home row, a prime location that is easily hit by accident.
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I'm sure almost everyone will definitely agree that typing on a tablet with its on-screen keyboard is a huge pain. To remedy that, the market is currently flooded with various tablet keyboard cases. Some are quite innovative, others are meh. Luckily the ClamCase Pro iPad Keyboard Case falls in the former group. We'll first take you on a walkthrough of the ClamCase Pro; then, you guessed it, offer it up in a giveaway!
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Logitech has long been considered one of the leaders in peripherals for PC gamers. Everything from mice and keyboards to speakers and headsets are available from Logitech. The Logitech G510 keyboard comes with 18 programmable keys, an LCD screen with cool applets for games and everyday tasks, and a comfortable feel that allows gamers to go at it for hours on end. At $119.99, it's quite a bit more affordable than Logitech's top-of-the-line $199.99 G19, but is the G19 worth the additional cost, or is the G510 the way to go? Let's find out. Oh, and we're giving one away!
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Google Chrome for some time has been the browser of choice for many and although the majority of our web browsers can do some pretty impressive things, Chrome has continued to snatch up power users, one after another. I was one. And when we asked you, our readers, why you prefer the browser you use, the answer was clear that Google Chrome reigns among the MakeUseOf readership as well.
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Just this last Christmas, I treated myself to a brand new gaming keyboard and mouse. Razer is the Nike of gaming peripherals and I've never given their products a try, so I went for it. This article is no endorsement of Razer and their products, but one of the most interesting perks of owning Razer gear is a certain piece of software that allows you to help manage your hardware.
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If there’s one reason to pick Android over any other type of smartphone, it would be customizability. Whether you’re looking for different kinds of apps, themes, or ROMs, you’re always just one click away from changing the way your phone operates. Did you know that you can also change the keyboard of your phone to something new?
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No matter what operating system or program you're using, keyboard shortcuts are a tool you can use to make things quite a bit easier for yourself. Simply not having to take your hands off the keyboard can save you lots of time wasted by reaching for the mouse. This is why learning keyboard shortcuts for the systems you use every day is so vital to productivity.
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Normally we don't review applications priced over $10, but I constantly run into computer users who don't use a text expansion program, though they do a significant amount of typing. I shake my head in wonder, because text expansion programs are such huge time savers when it comes to typing.
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In this follow-up to our post from 2011 featuring 6+ fantastic Honeycomb keyboards, I’d like to take a good hard look at four of the most popular and well-regarded sliding keyboard. Call it a “keyboard death match” if you’re feeling particularly nerdy today. To test all four keyboards, I’ve picked the same text and swiped it out without making any corrections. Let’s see who’s the most accurate – It’s science!
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A personal computer is, well, personal. Assuming like most people, you bought your own computer (or had some say about what it's going to be), your choice of hardware likely reflects quite a bit about you. So, what sort of person are you -- just an occasional user? A nerdy coder? A hard-core gamer? Tell me what your hardware is, and I'll tell you who you are.
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While I’m a big fan of Swype, SlideIT, and other advanced keyboards for Android, there’s something to be said about a keyboard with keys on it. I mean the physical-type keyboards – you know, the clunky ones that go clack-clack-clack as you frantically type your next great novel. I wouldn’t want to have to use one of these every time I have to reply to a quick text or email on my phone.
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Your computer’s mouse may seem like an essential peripheral, but it’s not – it’s just nice to have. If you don’t have a working mouse around – or if you just feel like learning some new keyboard tricks – you can use your Windows computer entirely from the keyboard. These keyboard tricks can help make you more productive even if you have a mouse.
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There’s more to Alt+Tab than just pressing Alt+Tab to switch between windows. There are a variety of hidden keyboard shortcuts that make the Alt+Tab switcher quicker and easier to use. There are also ways to customize the Alt+Tab switcher, reverting to the old-style, classic Alt+Tab switcher or disabling the window previews that appear while Alt+Tabbing. You can even go beyond the Alt+Tab switcher that comes with Windows.
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