How to switch between gaming, work and streaming modes with one key

With KeyRoutines Pro, build Gaming, Work and Streaming as Modes in the same set, each with steps such as Set default audio device, Set power plan and Apply layout. A small routine with a Hotkey trigger, Choose from a list and Turn mode on switches between them; turning one on turns the others off and restores their changes first.

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Steps

1. 1

   Build each mode

   Make a routine per mode with a When it turns on section, for example Set default audio device, Set power plan and Apply layout.

2. 2

   Put them in one set

   Give all three modes the same set name, so only one can be on at a time.

3. 3

   Make the switcher

   In a new routine, add a Hotkey trigger and Choose from a list with Gaming, Work and Streaming.

4. 4

   Turn the chosen mode on

   Add an If on the chosen item for each mode with Turn mode on, and end with Show banner naming the mode.

Tips

• A mode only puts back what it actually changed, and it never closes apps it opened, so you don't lose work.
• Mode state is kept on disk, so a mode that was on before a restart is still on afterwards.