Autohotkey | Simple Scripting Tool for Desktop Automation
I have been trying to automate aspects of my life. Thus far, my results have been inconsistent. Certain automation created more overhead than it is worth. Nevertheless, certain automation does not require any coding experience such as setting up auto-reminders and autopayment. These automations has been a time saver and useful.
One of the tools that I lately found useful is Autohotkey. This is a free simple automating scripting language for Windows. It has deep functions including custom shortcut keys and desktop automation.
You do not need to be a programmer to start creating your first automation script. When your requirements get complicated, the learning curve goes up exponentially. Nevertheless, I think the time is worth spending on the tool as the automation will save both money and time in the long run.
One of the scripts that I created is a custom key for long messages. This short cut key saves me time and effort, as I do not need to keep typing or pasting the same messages.