Automating Windows Functions – Elgato Stream Deck.
In this tutorial we will use an Elgato Stream Deck to map Windows functions to button presses.
Topics covered:
Devices for triggering macros
Elgato Stream Deck
Software download and installation
Using a Stream Deck without streaming
System functions: Website, Hotkey, Open, Text, Multimedia
Single button startup
Launching apps
Wake-on-L.A.N.
Connecting to network devices and drives
Accessing folders and files
Smart home controls
Multimedia controls
Document handling
Document formatting
Auto text entry
Web favourites
Batch file renaming
System settings
Power off
Sourcing and designing icons
Creating and triggering IFTTT applets
Features sought from future software revisions
Summary of useful hotkeys
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Video links:
Stream Deck software (Elgato): https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/download
Stream Deck icon creator (Elgato): https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/keycreator
Elgato RGB Template: http://e.lga.to/StreamDeckRGB
IFTTT (Input/Output applets): https://ifttt.com/
AutoHotkey (Macro Software): www.autohotkey.com
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Icon website – http://www.iconarchive.com/
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