Keyndicate

Keyndicate is a handy tool for anyone who still loves using their keyboard and mouse, even with all the cool touch screens out there. It has over a hundred buttons, but don't worry—it's not just about what you can see! You can also use special modes by pressing caps lock, num lock, and scroll lock. With Keyndicate, you can easily check if these modes are on or off in a super practical way.

Portable and Easy to Use

If you pay attention during setup, you can get Keyndicate ready to go wherever you are. But guess what? There's also a portable version that skips the setup hassle! This means you can run it right when your computer starts up, making it super easy to use on different machines without any stress.

Sits Quietly While You Work

Once you launch the app, it quietly hangs out in your system tray while keeping an eye on your keyboard. It shows which special keys are active without needing a big window taking up space. All its features are tucked away in a compact panel near the tray icon—super convenient!

Customize Your Display

You might be surprised to find some visual options available! There's a drop-down menu where you can choose how it looks. While there aren't tons of choices, the few options let you personalize it so that it fits nicely with your desktop style.

Stay Notified About Key Changes

If knowing when keys toggle is important for your work, Keyndicate has got your back! It sends notifications every time there's a state change and provides clever descriptions so you're always in the loop. Plus, from this small configuration panel, you can set it up to run at startup too!

Lock Keys for Extra Control

A really cool feature is the ability to lock down all key states. This is super useful for projects where keeping everything steady matters. We tested this out and found that the keyboard lights blinked quickly as we tried (and failed) to break that lock state!

The Bottom Line

In summary, Keyndicate is a lightweight yet powerful utility that serves as an alternative indicator for special keyboard keys. It's perfect for keyboards without built-in notifications or if those LED lights are broken. Plus, locking key states makes it even more valuable!