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Softonic Rating:
Very good:8/10
License:
Free
Added:
January 10, 2006
Updated:
July 15, 2008
Publisher:
Website
File size:
3.1 MB
Downloads:
137
Nick Mead

“Control your PC via a few keystrokes”

by Nick Mead

If you suffer from wrist problems or simply don't like using your mouse, then you should think about getting more out of your keyboard.

ZenKEY allows you to do just that by giving you full control over your keyboard to assign keystrokes for just about every conceivable function. It also allows you to extend the use of your mouse beyond simple clicking to cut and paste or select links. Amongst the many functions you can program it to carry out it can, launch a program or bring it back into focus, open a document, folder or Internet resource, search the Internet and even minimize or maximize a window.

In addition, it allows you to resize, move or alter a window, issue media commands (eg play, pause or volume up/down), start your screensaver and even shutdown your computer without even touching your mouse or the Start menu. The program also promises to allow you to "access hidden Windows utilities" although it doesn't specify what these are or where they are but to be honest, it offers enough functionality without seeking hidden bonuses. The multimedia functions are not particularly useful if you have a multimedia keyboard - being able to stop start and fast forward your music via the keyboard is hardly a revelation but this is still an impressive tool.

Reduce your mouse usage or simply get more out of your keyboard, ZenKEY helps you do it all.

Languages:

English

Recent changes in ZenKEY:

  • Added a delay to mouse click commands. They will now only be fired when all Hotkeys are released (prevents side-effects from 'control', 'shift' or 'alt' being held in).
  • Added a 'Mouse - Double click' action.
  • Updated the 'Simulate keystrokes' mechanism to use a newer API call (SendInput).
  • Fixed a bug when Iconizing/Uniconizing applications when applied to all application windows.
  • Removed the 'Re-acquire ' action from the icons and added automatic window re-acquire.
  • Added automatic window rollup/rolldown when the active application changes.

OS requirements for ZenKEY:

  • OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/Vista
Pros
  • Helps reduce mouse clicking
  • Makes much better use of the keyboard
Cons
  • Doesn't allow use of macros
  • Help guide is limited
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Reviews for ZenKEY in other languages

  • ZenKEY (Análisis en español)
Softonic Rating:Very good
10/10

User Rating

4 ratings
Usability
  • Currently 9/10.
Stability
  • Currently 10/10.
Installation
  • Currently 10/10.
Functionality
  • Currently 10/10.
Appearance
  • Currently 10/10.

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