Keyfire Blog
Field notes on Windows productivity, hotkeys, text expansion, and clipboard tooling. Updated occasionally, written by the team building Keyfire.
Best AutoHotkey Alternatives Without Coding in 2026
Refreshed August 2026 with the latest Keyfire additions: the Unassigned Library, Wait for Pixel, macro recorder + distillation, hold-and-release variants, and business-day date tokens. Six no-code AutoHotkey alternatives for Windows.
MathsIs It Worth Automating This Task? The Five-Year Maths
How long should you spend automating a routine task before it pays off? The five-year maths, the table, and why the build cost used to kill it.
GuideWhat is text expansion, and how do you use it on Windows?
Text expansion explained: from the simple ;sig snippet to dynamic templates with date tokens, fill-in fields, and inline formulae.
GuideWhat is a Windows macro? (And how to make one without coding)
A plain-English guide to Windows macros. What they are, the three places they live, and how to set one up without writing a single line of code.
ComparisonClipboard manager comparison: Ditto vs Keyfire vs ClipboardFusion
A 2026 comparison of three popular Windows clipboard managers: Ditto, Keyfire, and ClipboardFusion.
ComparisonThe best text expander for Windows 11 in 2026
A side-by-side comparison of the best text expansion apps for Windows 11 in 2026. Free, paid, OSS, and commercial.
GuideHow to set up custom hotkeys on Windows without writing code
Step-by-step guide to creating custom Windows hotkeys using a visual keyboard. No scripting required.