Ask HN: Using both Linux and macOS, how do you hande the Cmd vs. Ctrl pain?

8 points by vicek22 5y ago ↗ HN

I used to be a Linux user and switched a few years back to macOS because of work. Now I started using both systems at the same time (Arch, gnome-shell & Catalina). And the Cmd-centric keyboard shortcuts are now burned in my muscle memory too deep. Please help. Do you have any keyboard mappings, utilities or other tricks and tips to make it less painful to switch between the two systems?

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xip 5y ago ↗

Check https://github.com/rbreaves/kinto. Solved the problem for me

vicek22 5y ago ↗

Thanks @xip, that's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.

helij 5y ago ↗

Employ your brain? I never had this issue...

What I mean is make a new muscle memory.

speedgoose 5y ago ↗

I remap the caps lock key to Ctrl or Command and I use it. It's closer to my fingers and bigger, and more useful at an alternative command or control than a caps lock.

foosamu 5y ago ↗

I use the keychron keyboard (k6) they have a physical button layout switch for windows(linux) / mac..

(Obs don't buy directly from them heard that is chaos) https://www.keychron.com/

domano 5y ago ↗

Every time i want to go into the address bar of chrome with cmd + L i lock my screen and scream in agony.