Unfortunately that alone isn’t quite perfect, in macOS we use Command + Tab to tab through active windows and Ctrl + Tab to tab through browser windows that’s the default scenario on Windows as well, but we just reversed it.

Press Write to Registry and reboot Alt now maps to Ctrl and vice versa, almost like what happens in macOS! AutoHotkey On the right column, scroll to find the Special: Left Ctrl and select it. Scroll to find the Special: Left Alt on the left column and select it.

Hit the ‘Add’ button, you’ll see two columns - one that indicates the button you hit, the other that shows the action you want to take.

Sharp Keys is going to be used to swap the Ctrl and Alt keys on your Windows keyboard. Use AutoHotkey + this starter script to bring over basic macOS keyboard bindings and restore Alt Tab functionality.

Who in the world wants to use their pinky finger to use their main modifier key? The Control button is so far away! The Command button placement was perfect! Not to worry, with a combination of Sharp Keys and AutoHotkey you can simulate the same keyboard environment as you’re used to. Hopefully, you found Owen William’s great post to setting up your perfect Windows developer environment, but there’s just… just one thing that’s bothering you. Maybe Brad Frost’s horror story about the new MacBook Pro worried you or maybe #davegoeswindows convinced you - but, long story short, you bit the bullet and went Windows.

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