(Blog software) Macro Recorder Take The Repetitiveness Out of Your Work
No commentsBy Isaac Small
Everyday each one of us makes thousands of keystrokes and mouse strokes, and repeating the same key and mouse strokes every hour on the hour. To save time and energy on doing these repeated tasks, Macro Recorders are used.
Before we go to Macro Recorders, the first question is - What is a Macro?
A macro is a series of commands and instructions that allows you to perform repeated tasks in response to a single command or keystroke. In other words, you can hit one letter and have the macro execute a set of commands.
A Macro Recorder is a software that records these commands and allows you to play them back at a later time. The main advantage of using a macro recorder is that it allows you not only to play back routine tasks but also complex tasks.
Most traditional macro recorders do not analyze or understand what the user recorded. Which meant that if there was any change in the user’s recorded environment i.e. say the location of the file changed or the user’s desktop area changed, the recorder will not playback the macro correctly.
The new generation of macro recorders is intelligent; which means that even if the location of the file changes or the desktop area changes, the playback is flawless. Many macro recorders also allow you to edit your tasks and create them through their editors rather than recording them directly. This makes the software more flexible and more complex tasks can be automated. A chain of tasks can also be created and automated.
More advanced macro recorders have a feature where you can create executables (”.exe”). These .exe files are standalone and can be conveniently and independently run from any computer without installation of the said macro recorder software.
A serious consideration is the security aspect. Many macro recorders save the recorded macro in a plain text format with no security provision, making it easily accessible to anyone. What is required is some sort of password protection. Many new generation macro recorders are sensitive to this.
So how does one choose a macro recorder?
Some of the things to keep in mind are:
1. Accuracy of the recorder: The recorder should be able to accurately replay the tasks keeping in consideration the changes in location of files and desktop area changes.
2. Ease of use: I guess this is self explanatory. The recorder should be as easy as 1-2-3. The recorder should be able to help you create tasks in minutes without spending time figuring out how to record the task.
3. IE Plug-in: The recorder should have the ability to wait till web page loads, before it carries out tasks like auto login, generate reports, etc.
4. Ability to run Macros faster: Sometimes when the task recorded is big; the time taken to run the macro is also more. Some recorders have the ability to speed up the task. If you have big tasks you want to run, keeping this criterion in mind would help in choosing the right macro recorder.
5. Ability to run macros that are file specific or global: Sometimes, you might want to run a macro you created on file A to run with file B. It is important to check whether the recorder you selected handles this criterion.
6. Other features to keep in mind are: Ability to create .exe files (if you want to run the same task on multiple machines without installing the recorder on all machines); security features available; ability to batch process and batch script.
In conclusion, macro recorders are not only for advanced computer users, but also for any PC users in general. For those at home, using a PC as a pass time, a simple task like shutting down the PC at a pre-defined time can be automated, saving electricity bills. So whatever your profession and whatever your PC usage, there is a macro recorder out there to meet your criteria. Just keep in mind your requirement and the tips for choosing the right one.
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The Psp Camera: The Newest from Sony
By Nestor Riddle
Although Sony only released its PSP (PlayStation Portable) in March of 2005, it has been updated with new accessories on almost a daily basis. The PSP is a small handheld device weighing just over half a pound, but packs the fullest punch for the audio-video enthusiast. Its capabilities include playing back music, movies, television shows, other saved or downloaded video clips, wireless Internet connection, and its primary purpose: video games in a portable system.
All this is available to users anytime of day or night and virtually anywhere. The most recent release accessory announced by Sony is the PSP camera. This comes as a joy to PSP users on the go all around the world looking to complete their micro entertainment center with the ability to not only view picture and videos, but actually take their own pictures and videos with their PSP.
The PSP camera was first announced at the E3 in Japan in March of 2006, where it also made its first public demo behind protective glass. The camera will don the name of Chotto Shot. Physically it is a small and seemingly basic camera lens about the size of the bottom half of your thumb that attaches to the top of the PSP system just above the screen. As if a camera attachment to the PSP would not be enough to complete this compact media center, the quick shot camera will also have a GPS attachment available. The camera is capable of delivering 1.3 megapixel image quality for the pictures as well as the video clips it captures.
Also included with the camera’s features is its digital zoom ability, allowing the user to bring the object of their photos closer than they can reach. A mono microphone will be included with this camera attachment to round out the extraordinary value of this extremely tiny little package. The microphone will capture the sounds to accompany video filming. And to protect your new addition, a protective carrying case is available. It’s incredible to think that in a handheld device as small as the PSP, you can have the ability to play countless games, connect to the Internet, view pictures, listen to music, watch movies and other videos, and now take pictures and movies.
The PSP camera and GPS attachment officially went on sale in Japan in December of 2006. The price tag was equivalent to a miniscule $50 U.S. for this incredible little bundle. As of March of 2007, Sony has not committed to a release date for the PSP camera in the United States. For this outstanding value, the release could not be soon enough.
With the constant upgrading of the PSP and the accessories available, Sony has truly created a portable handheld device capable of managing all things media. With the upcoming addition of the PSP camera to the line up of accessories, the capabilities extend as far as the galaxy reaches. The PSP system has taken entertainment, gaming, and media to a whole new world.
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