Autohotkey macros for Windows

This set of basic hotkeys/macros for Windows include some of my favorite UI enhancements. Some of them are meant to operate the same as similar hotkeys on Mac.

Open Cortana (search): alt + space

• Similar to the hotkey for opening Spotlight search on Mac
• Excellent for running applications or doing quick math calculations

Window drag: alt + left mouse button + drag

• Typically in Windows, one must click-drag the title bar of a window to reposition it.
• Alt-click anywhere on a given window to reposition it.
• Similar to in Linux

Mute volume: pause/break key

• Simple way to mute the volume when you're listening to music and a call comes in, for example

Snipping tool: ctrl + alt + 4

• Similar to the hotkey for taking a screenshoton on a Mac

Installation:

Open Explorer and paste the following into the location bar:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

Then copy the ahk file into that directory, and it will load when Windows starts.

Download AutoHotKey

Get the AutoHotKey application here: https://www.autohotkey.com/