Use generic USB keyboard to control the usual fn key shortcuts [volume etc]

Using a keyboard that doesn't have an fn key. Even with Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys unchecked, it's still seen as function keys either way...

It's not a biggie but it would be nice to use if for the usual shortcuts for brightness and volume etc.

Thanks for reading.

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 11, 2020 3:14 AM

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dialabrain

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Apr 11, 2020 4:07 AM in response to edpurves

Karabiner-Elements may allow you to map media key functions to a generic keyboard. It's free so if it doesn't work you haven't lost anything.

https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/

edpurves Author

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Apr 11, 2020 12:53 PM in response to dialabrain

Nice one :)

dialabrain

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Apr 11, 2020 1:09 PM in response to edpurves

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