Putting Off a Computer Task? Let Your AI Assistant Take It On
That task you keep moving to tomorrow? Try handing the computer work to DustyWire.
The spreadsheet is still waiting. The form is half-finished. The files you meant to organize are exactly where you left them.
Sometimes you are stuck because something on your computer isn’t working. Sometimes the computer is fine—you just don’t want to do the work sitting in front of you.
Maybe it is repetitive. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Either way, it keeps getting pushed to tomorrow.
Before you put it off again, try a different first step: ask your AI assistant to do the computer task for you.
DustyWire is an AI desktop assistant for Windows and macOS. It can see your screen, make a plan, and use your mouse and keyboard to work through apps, files, and websites. Dusty automatically shows you a plan for approval before it starts.
Give it a specific piece of the work. Let it handle the clicks and typing, then check the result.
AI assistance on your computer. You approve the plan and can stop it.
Turn “I’ll Do It Later” Into a Task You Can Hand Off
You do not have to hand over an entire project. Start with the part you keep avoiding. These example requests show what that can look like:
The Spreadsheet You Keep Avoiding
“Put the information from these documents into this spreadsheet. Use the existing column headings.”
The Form That Has Been Open All Week
“Fill out this form using the details I provide.”
The Research You Haven’t Started
“Compare these three options in a table. Include the price, key differences, and a link to each source so I can check them.”
The Folder You Keep Meaning to Tidy
“Organize these files into folders by project.”
And When the Computer Itself Is the Obstacle
You can also ask for help finding a downloaded document, checking which microphone is selected, or navigating confusing settings. Explain what is happening in your own words.
Whether you are avoiding the work or stuck trying to do it, the starting point is the same: describe one job you want help getting done.
A Helper That Can Do the Clicking
A written answer still leaves you to find the right window and follow every step. Dusty can interact with the apps, files, settings, and websites on your screen.
You can watch it work. If you move the mouse or press a key, it waits; after you let go for a few seconds, it can continue. Use Stop when you want it to stay paused.
When a sign-in or verification code is needed, Dusty pauses so you can enter it yourself.
Give It One Small Job First
Choose one task you have been putting off. Tell Dusty which files or website to use and what you want done. It automatically turns your request into a plan for you to approve.
“Take the information in these documents and put together the spreadsheet I need for tomorrow’s meeting.”
Once you approve, Dusty gets to work on your computer. You can follow along, step in, or let it handle the clicks and typing.