If you're on a Mac and you don't use Quicksilver, you should probably check it out. Like so much great Mac stuff, it's freeware.
If you've tried Quicksilver in the past and couldn't "get" it, maybe a new interface will help.
Try some of these.
Windows user, the closest you're going to find to Quicksilver is Dash Command. I've used it and it's pretty darn good. It'll cost you $20 after a limited function trial.
Either way, you'll be amazed at how much time you can save by not stopping to go to the mouse every five seconds. Watch these videos.
Mac Users (Quicksilver).
Windows Users (Dash Command).
(Hat tip to Lifehacker on the new skins)
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