SlyControl

When working with multiple applications in a fast-paced environment, users might require a way to automate their workflow. Numerous software packages offer such capabilities and one of them is SlyControl. It will allow people to control their PCs and corresponding applications using infrared consoles, edit and define scripts for utility behavior and set up PC operations such as scheduled shutdown sequences.

The application comes packed with an unimpressive interface that resembles the looks of old Windows utilities and programs. Clearly not its strong point, the basic GUI offers multiple on-screen controls that provide access to some of its most used features.

SlyControl will allow one to define and edit multiple scripts for controlling the behavior of the preferred applications. A tabbed system offers a good insight on all the loaded scripts and using the quick-access controls, people can reload, run or stop the favorite scripts.

Users will be able to access a set of predefined controls for some of the most common media applications and this could be quite useful for novices. Using the provided scripts, people will be able to link their infrared controllers to their PCs and control the behavior of the preferred utilities.

By adjusting the parameters in the scripts, they will be able to set up keys for operations such as closing, media selection, etc. However, although it provides a good set of examples, the utility might be difficult to understand at first, especially for inexperienced users.

This application could be a good choice for those who require a way of controlling the behavior of the applications installed on their PCs, with scripts and remote control devices. It will offer them an obsolete interface that contains several features which can be used for defining custom scripts for controlling applications or setting up PC behavior.