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Keyboard Maestro 4.2

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Apr 29, 2010

Pros

  • Recording feature
  • Straightforward interface
  • Lots of command and trigger options

Cons

  • Can't create macros with decision points
  • Lacks QuicKeys' Web interactions

Software Details

  • Stairways Software
  • 04.28.10
  • 10.5 or later
  • Universal
  • $36

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