RoboIntern

While the latest versions of Windows include some tools for advanced users, one of the things that they are lacking is a macro recorder that lets you configure and schedule some daunting tasks you are likely to perform rather frequently.

RoboIntern is a straightforward utility designed to automate some of the repetitive tasks you do on the computer on a regular basis. Available in a minimalistic and intuitive interface, the program allows you to manage files and trigger actions automatically whenever you are not working or using the PC.

You can set up your first task by accessing the plus button located in the upper right corner. The new window that open enables you to choose between a Task, Triggers and Miscellaneous, the later being available as soon as you add your an action.

You will be happy to learn that the tool works with a wide variety of applications and files, namely Excel, Access, Word, various email clients, ODBC databases and custom scripts. On a side note, since the program does not include a function to generate a script, you need to import it from another third-party app.

Among the actions you can perform with this application, you can count recalculate Excel workbooks, copy, move and delete files and folders, replace Word document texts, transfer ODBC database data to text file, Split or merge a PDF document, Run VB, Python and R scripts, lock, restart and shut down the computer, so on and so forth.

As you would expect, the app allows you to set up and configure the email accounts or database login details beforehand. By accessing the File menu you can add up as many email accounts as you need or the credentials for ODBC database connections you commonly use.

Regardless of whether it is cleaning and maintenance, generate reports that need to be sent regularly, transfer or run a database or perhaps send an email with attachments, RoboIntern allows you to automate a wide variety of tasks and hence, save you time and energy.