With OS X you can use a PC keyboard and still use the same familiar layout of modifier keys that is the default for Apple's systems. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

Sometimes modifier keys on the keyboard may not work properly. If this is the case, you may find that either specific keys will not work, or certain combinations of keys will not work. In most cases ...

Over the last few days I’ve been finding myself using a keyboard designed for Windows users on my Mac. The reason behind such a change was that my MacBook Pro’s keyboard was causing wrist pain. The ...

Windows-centric keyboards can be awkward when using macOS. Here's how to make any keyboard work for a Mac by remapping the modifier keys. If you've ever used a third-party keyboard, you've probably ...

Here's a puzzle for fellow Illustrator users: Modifier keys in my copy if Illustrator CS2 have decided to stop working. Shift + drag no longer constrains, option + drag no longer scales from the ...

After seeing the leaks for the upcoming MacBook Pro, many people have wondered how their workflows might be hindered by the removal of the hardware Escape key. While it’s very likely that an Escape ...

Abbreviated "Ctrl" or "Ctl." A modifier key that is pressed with a letter or digit key to command the computer. The caret symbol is a common symbol for Control; for example, ^Y means Ctrl-Y. In most ...