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Otherwise, the functionality of these shortcuts has not been modified.\r\n\r\n## Current Features\r\n\r\n- Remaps **Move active window to next left display** shortcut (`Shift+Win+Left Arrow`) to `Ctrl+Shift+Z`.\r\n\r\n- Remaps **Move active window to next right display** shortcut (`Shift+Win+Right Arrow`) to `Ctrl+Shift+X`.\r\n\r\n## How to install\r\n\r\n### As an executable\r\n1. Download `windows-one-hand-shortcuts.exe` from this repo\r\n2. Run the executable\r\n\r\n### As an AutoHotKey script\r\n\r\n1. Download and install [AutoHotKey](http://www.autohotkey.com/)\r\n2. Download `windows-one-hand-shortcuts.ahk` from this repo\r\n3. Open the script. AutoHotKey will automatically load the script.\r\n\r\n## FAQ\r\n\r\n### Can I disable the tray icon?\r\n\r\nYes. Edit the .ahk script and locate the \"Hide Tray Icon\" section under \"OPTIONAL FEATURES\". Uncomment the necessary lines to disable the tray icon.\r\n\r\n### How do I compile the script as an executable?\r\n\r\nUse the \"Ahk2Exe\" tool which is included with the AutoHotKey installation.\r\n\r\n### Why were the `Ctrl+Shift` keys chosen for the new shortcuts?\r\n\r\nThe hand position required by these keys felt ergonomically natural to me, and because of their placement on the bottom edge of the keyboard, I can find this position easily and without looking. By using `Ctrl+Shift` in combination, the risk of shortcut conflicts with other applications is reduced.\r\n\r\nWhen using these shortcuts, I use the following hand position: Left pinky finger on `Ctrl`, left ring finger on `Shift`, and then use the middle and index fingers to activate specific shortcuts. \r\n\r\n### How do I automatically run this script when Windows starts?\r\n\r\nTo start this script automatically with your computer, simply add it to the `Startup` folder in the Windows Start menu.\r\n\r\nTo locate this folder, open the Run prompts (shortcut `Win+R`) and enter `%APPDATA%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\`.\r\n\r\n## License\r\n\r\nThe MIT License (MIT)\r\n\r\nCopyright \u0026copy; 2013 Evan Wondrasek\r\n\r\nPermission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy\r\nof this software and associated documentation files (the \"Software\"), to deal\r\nin the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights\r\nto use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell\r\ncopies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is\r\nfurnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:\r\n\r\nThe above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in\r\nall copies or substantial portions of the Software.\r\n\r\nTHE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED \"AS IS\", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR\r\nIMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,\r\nFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE\r\nAUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER\r\nLIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,\r\nOUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN\r\nTHE SOFTWARE.\r\n\r\n## Acknowledgments \r\n\r\nTray icon: [Silk Icons by famfamfam](http://www.famfamfam.com/lab/icons/silk/)\r\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fevanwon%2Fwindows-one-hand-shortcuts","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fevanwon%2Fwindows-one-hand-shortcuts","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fevanwon%2Fwindows-one-hand-shortcuts/lists"}