“Set your own keyboard shortcuts”

Knowing keyboard shortcuts is probably one of the most useful things you can learn. Not only will it simplify your workflow but it's also a way of getting to know the programs you have. We were impressed with the number of features available in Keyboard Maestro. The program lets you create all sorts of keyboard shortcuts, which you can easily cut and paste and apply to other actions.

The Program and Application Switcher windows turn out to be really handy to quickly access your most used programs and folders. We also liked how you can dig into particular programs like iTunes and set actions like play, pause or create playlists.

The only real worry we had with Keyboard Maestro is overusing it. If you create too many keyboard shortcuts you'll have to make sure you can remember them all. In this sense, we only recommend using this program if you already feel comfortable with your Mac and are looking for a way of cutting corners.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Keyboard Maestro:

OS: Mac OS X

Minimum requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Pros

Copy and paste actions
Advanced control on apps
Create all sorts of hotkeys
Quick switch to programs or windows

Cons

You can't have hotkeys for everything

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From the publisher of Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro is a powerful macro program for Mac OS X (including Tiger) which has received glowing reviews. Keyboard Maestro will take your Macintosh experience to a new level in “Ease of Use”. With Keyboard Maestro you can design a custom keyboard with your own shortcuts and activate them at any time, you can navigate through running applications and open windows with Program Switcher, and you can work with an unlimited number of clipboards - all by pressing simple keystrokes.