Remapping the Windows and ALT Keys on a PC Keyboard for Seamless Use with a Mac

When you connect a Windows PC keyboard to your Mac, you may encounter some issues with the layout of the keys. The Windows and ALT keys are switched compared to a standard Mac key layout, which can be frustrating if you're used to typing on a Mac. Fortunately, there's an easy solution to this problem.

To remap the Windows and ALT keys on your PC keyboard for seamless use with your Mac, follow these simple steps:

Firstly, open the System Preferences panel on your Mac by clicking on the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen. Then, click on the Keyboard tab and select Modifier Keys from the dropdown menu.

In the Modifier Keys window, you'll see the keyboard layout for your Windows PC keyboard. Click on the dropdown next to 'COMMAND Key' and select 'Option'. Then, click on the dropdown next to 'OPTION Key' and select 'Command'.

Next, choose the PC keyboard from the Select Keyboard dropdown menu at the top of the screen to ensure that you're modifying the proper keyboard connected to your Mac.

Once you've made these changes, test out the newly remapped keyboard keys by issuing a few keyboard shortcuts. For example, you can try taking a screenshot using Command + Shift + 3 or closing a window using Command + W.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to use your Windows PC keyboard on your Mac with ease, without having to adjust to the unfamiliar layout of the keys. This trick works for all versions of Mac OS and with any standard Windows and PC keyboard layout.

In conclusion, remapping the Windows and ALT keys on your PC keyboard is a simple solution that can greatly improve your typing experience when using a PC keyboard on a Mac. With this trick, you'll be able to use your favorite keyboard with confidence, knowing that the layout will mimic expectations based on the standard Apple modifier key layout.

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