Crazy Keys

Crazy Keys is a software application that enables you to change your keyboard layout and other options, so as to easily write in other languages.

The perks of a portable app

The installation process can be bypassed, as this tool is portable. As a result, the Windows registry is not going to be changes in any way, without your previous approval.
Another important aspect is that it is possible to take Crazy Keys anywhere with you, by simply placing its program files to a USB pen drive or other similar device.

Change language, view layout, add rules and save configurations to a file

This program goes in the system tray from the first launch, so as not to become obtrusive. You can communicate with it through a context menu, as well as bring it up by simply double-clicking the icon.
It enables you to choose the target and source keyboards, as well as view them in the main window, so that you can be sure you have chosen the correct one and view letter placement.
In addition to that, it is possible to create conversion rules between the different keyboards, as well as view and select typical rules. Bonding, gap and timer delay periods can be adjusted with ease, while you can also save all your options to a custom location on the hard drive, using a SAV file extension, so that you can use them at a later date.

Conclusion and performance

The computer’s performance is not going to be affected in any way, as CPU and memory usage is low at all times. The response time is good, the interface is non-obtrusive, yet is could benefit from an update.
All things considered, Crazy Keys is a pretty decent piece of software which enables you to change the keyboard layout and language. Nevertheless, you should know that this product has been discontinued and therefore, it will no longer receive updates.