Set Numlock State

With the current trend of shrinking keyboards in ways that provide more desk space for either a minimalistic look or extra peripherals, many PC users may face difficulties in their quest for an affordable mechanical keyboard with extra re-programmable keys.

However, those who still have a keyboard equipped with a numerical pad lying around can make good use of those particular buttons thanks to utilities the likes of Set Numlock State.

For a considerable amount of time, computers had to be operated using terminal interfaces, where commands were meant to be typed verbatim in order to carry out essential tasks. In order to make navigation easier, some of the buttons on the numerical pads gained a second layer of functions through the NumLock feature.

Nowadays, thanks to graphical interfaces becoming mainstream, navigation is done mostly through the mouse and its scroll-wheel, leaving the keypad dedicated to its original role of letting users perform fast calculations or inputting PIN-based password faster.

However, thanks to a number of incredibly talented programmers that harnessed the full power of Windows, users can change the function of any key they infrequently use into an incredibly customizable shortcut that can either execute multiple hotkey combinations or launch specific programs.

This process is done through the AutoHotKey scripting language, which also works with the Numlock-bound keys. Those who wish to avoid stretching their hands into uncomfortable positions can bind any shortcuts to a single key.

Through the app at hand, users can have either layer of buttons active, depending on their workflows. While some keyboards retain the status of the Numlock key, cheaper ones may lack this feature, and Set Numlock State helps you ensure that the most frequently used layer is enabled on boot.

Considering the power of AutoHotKey and its universal compatibility with more affordable keyboards, Set Numlock State should come in handy, especially given its ability to change the status for each Windows user for a more personalized experience.