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Have a 2020 13" MacBook Pro with the M1 chip. After the last update the right shift key displays the desktop. How can I change it back to just function like a shift key?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 7, 2022 4:21 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2022 5:04 PM

tracyfromannandale wrote:

Have a 2020 13" MacBook Pro with the M1 chip. After the last update the right shift key displays the desktop. How can I change it back to just function like a shift key?


Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 2-3 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.


Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.


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Feb 7, 2022 5:04 PM in response to tabmt

tracyfromannandale wrote:

Have a 2020 13" MacBook Pro with the M1 chip. After the last update the right shift key displays the desktop. How can I change it back to just function like a shift key?


Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 2-3 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.


Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.


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