Looking for ways to automate the mundane tasks on your Windows computer? Here's a detailed guide on AutoHotkey to help you automate tasks and streamline your workflow.

Mark Sample explains how to use AutoHotkey on Windows for text expansion, hotkeys, and automated macros.

If you regularly use other scripts that you find useful, feel free to share them in the comments. We’ll be on the lookout for more time-saving ideas to revisit this topic in the future.

Have a favorite script or other tool for automating tedious processes on your computer? Let's hear about it in the comments. How to Save Time by Automating Tedious Tasks with AutoHotkey [How-To Geek] ...

Hit the link for the full script, including a downloadable version—and while you're busy tweaking your AutoHotkey scripts, make sure to learn how to enable Ctrl+V for pasting into the command ...

If you want this script to run every time you start Windows, see the FAQ section of the AHK help file. Come back tomorrow for more AutoHotkey goodness!

Over at the How-To Geek blog, there’s an AHK script that makes the Backspace key function in Windows Vista/7 the same way it did in XP–from a folder-navigation perspective, that is.

1. Run AutoHotkey. 2. On any open area of the desktop, right-click and choose New, AutoHotkey script. 3. Enter a name for the script (in this case something like fwiw.ahk) and press Enter. 4.