M2 MacBook Air with Studio Display`

I just got the Studio Display and love It but trying to figure things out. I got through the audio portion but now it's a brightness question.

Most of the day I am at my despising the Magic Keyboard and Magic track pad, connected to a monitor (Now the Studio Display). Occastionally I change the brightness and I want to be able to change the monitor and the laptop screen using the keyboard. Is it possible and if so how because I can't figure it out.

Posted on Feb 20, 2024 1:30 PM

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