Xpeon-Keystrike

Description:

Using your computer to perform most of your day-to-day activities is sure to take a lot of setup time, be it looking for a specific file you can't seem to find in the mess on your desktop. This is where specialized applications like Xpeon-Keystrike come in handy by granting you the means to configure hotkeys to quickly launch files and open folders.

When done with downloading and installing, you're free to run the application to see what it's all about. However, there are two things you need to do before, one is to check whether or not your computer is equipped with .NET Framework, while the other is to launch the app with administrator privileges for proper functionality.

Features:

• Configure hotkeys to launch files and open folders quickly


• No default presets, allowing for fully customizable hotkeys


• Create two types of shortcuts: dual hotkey and multi-button keystrokes


• Edit existing shortcuts easily to suit your needs


• Intuitive interface for easy navigation

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Xpeon


• Platform: Windows


• File Size: Varies with version


• System Requirements: .NET Framework, Administrator Privileges

In other words, the application holds the CTRL and ALT key combination for itself in order to activate its features. This is disappointing because you need to avoid using both of them in one shortcut, otherwise you're stuck in an on/off loop. What's more, triggering a shortcut has an odd implementation. Dual hotkeys only work if pressed at the same time, while keystrikes need to be pressed progressively, but in the end having all of them pressed so the shortcut can trigger.

To sum it up, Xpeon-Keystrike comes with good intentions, even if it doesn't bring anything new to the market. It's easy to use and configure, letting you launch any file or folder with different button combinations. However, several functionality issues and odd implementations have a rather big impact on practicality to make it a must-have.