Key Remapper

The first computer input method was the keyboard, with the mouse shortly following in its path. Even though the trend is slowly moving towards touch-enabled devices and other methods, the keyboard is still going to be around for a while. Just like every object, it can also malfunction or some keys refuse to work, and this is where Key Remapper is sure to come in handy.

Features:

• Change the functionality of every button on your keyboard


• Configure broken keys easily by selecting buttons from a list


• Create shortcuts in the main window


• Automatically run on startup for convenience


• Remap keys for alternate states and media buttons


• Disable keys if needed

Advantages:

By default, the application automatically runs on startup, which is a neat advantage. What’s more, the list of keys you can remap covers alternate states, as well as media buttons for special keyboards. When remapping a key, you also have the possibility to simply disable it.

Disadvantages:

Sadly, you need to use the main window each time you want to add a different shortcut or even toggle the state of an existing one. They’re not shown in the tray icon, and neither is there a shortcut to at least toggle them all. What’s more, you’re limited to a single profile, and it would have been good to see multiple slots for different configuration sets.

Bottom line is that Key Remapper doesn’t bring anything new on the block, but presents the idea in an intuitive environment that’s accessible to all levels of experience. Although toggling the states can’t be done via the tray icon, and there’s no way to create more profiles, the application lets you use almost any button on all kinds of keyboards and instantly applies your preferences.