As both a Web Developer and Virtual Assistant I am always on the lookout for automation tools. There are a couple of free tools that I use daily and want to share them with you.

The first one is a nifty little tool called “ShortKeys” which is intended for use with programs that allow text input such as a word processor, text editor, e-mail program, etc. It replaces a text string of up to 32 characters with a word, sentence, paragraph or several paragraphs, saving you valuable time by not having to manually type the text. Errors in typing can be eliminated. Save time hunting for that brilliant email or chunk of text that you want to duplicate by keeping it handy in ShortKeys. You will wonder how you ever got by without it. Did I mention that is is free? You can download it here: http://www.shortkeys.com/lite.htm.

The second tool that I use a LOT is a virtual yellow sticky note. It literally allows you to write a note on what appears to be a yellow sticky note on your desktop. It will stay there until you delete it. It is another free tool that will save you a lot of time when you need to jot a quick note to yourself or keep a reminder front and center where you can see it. You can read about it here: http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/index.html and download here: http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/download.html.

Enjoy!

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