Tablet Mode Watcher

Tablet Mode Watcher is a utility that makes Windows switch between slate mode (aka tablet mode) and laptop mode when the keyboard is detached or attached.
NOTE: This tool was developed specifically for the Asus PZ13 but should work just fine on any laptop as long as you specify the right PID/VID. this tool requires administrator privileges.

Status: Stable

Requirements

• Windows (tested on Asus PZ13)
• Administrator privileges for installation and automatic startup configuration

Installation

1. Determine the PID and VID to put into watcher.config.json:

   • Open Device Manager while the keyboard is connected.
   • Note the PID and VID for devices listed under Keyboards.
   • Disconnect the keyboard.
   • Identify which device entry disappeared and use its PID and VID.
   • If PID and VID values differ from those inside watcher.config.jsonreplace them. NOTE: usually PID and VID does not differ from keyboards of the same laptop model so the default ones should work if you are on Asus PZ13 HT5306.

2. Run the installer script as an administrator:

   • Using the GUI: right-click install-TabletModeWatcher.ps1 → "Run as administrator".
   • Using PowerShell (example that launches an elevated PowerShell to run the script):

   Start-Process powershell -Verb runAs -ArgumentList "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File `\"install-TabletModeWatcher.ps1`\""

The install-TabletModeWatcher.ps1 script should configure the application to run at logon (for example by installing a service or setting an autorun entry).

Usage

• No manual start command is needed. Once installed, the program runs automatically at user logon.
• Installation and initial configuration require an account with administrator rights.

Important files

• install-TabletModeWatcher.ps1 — installation script (run as admin).
• watcher.config.json — configuration file where you put the device PID/VID.
• src/ — C# source code (if present).
• README.md, LICENSE, .gitignore — project documentation and ignore rules.

Testing

• There are no automated tests included. If you want to add tests (e.g., xUnit), tell me which test framework you prefer and I can add an example and instructions.

License

This project is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

Author: frankie290651