Passro

Macros are very powerful tools that users can take advantage of to automate tasks and use to save time, as well as making their system more efficient, even automated. Passro is an application that allows users to bind macros to individual alphanumeric keys, as well as some special characters, enabling the opening of programs, files, folders and web pages with a single button.

When users first begin using Passro, the application will ask them to associate a string of at least 1 character to every key on the keyboard without explaination. There are reasons for it presented in the help documentation and tutorials, but for any users who haven't checked them, it could be an understated problem.

The assigning process is a prelude to the macro feature and each macro needs to belong to a custom macro dictionary. It allows users to essentially have multiple macros bound to the same key, they just need to switch between the different macro dictionaries. The process is quite simple once it is properly understood and provides users with a range of options and customization ability.

Some macro program can be used to automate incredibly complicated tasks and system functions, making it possible to automate an entire computer. Passro is not that kind of macro tool, instead it relies on more practical macros that are much more readily used. For those looking for an advanced system, they might be dissapointed, but for those who want to use macros regularly for everyday functions, it is much more suited.

Once again the initial setup is awkward, once users have a dictionary, it is not immediately apparent how to begin creating macros. Fortunately, as mentioned before, the application does have useful help documentation and video tutorials that should solve most, if not all questions users might have. After some time acclimatizing to Passro, users will be able to use it with ease and bind all sorts of functions to their keys.

Ultimately, Passro is definitely a solid application that offers users a more practical type of macro system that is more likely to be used regularly for a myriad of small tasks, rather than complicated system scripts. While the interface and introduction could be improved, Passro remains a useful choice for any user.