Hi Mike. I remember you from Blind Cool Tech.
Can you please explain the numpad commander and how it works now? I'm new to owning a Mack. I'm loving it for the most part but there are a few frustrating things as well. I'm sure it's mostly due to coming from PC. ________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:56 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: using a windows keyboard with a mac On a windows keyboard you would hold the control and alt keys, although I use the numpad commander which is much easier. > On Oct 24, 2025, at 8:50 PM, Estelita Clayton <[email protected]> wrote: > > Sounds interesting, is the VO command work? > That is pressing control plus option key? > Nene > > On Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> wrote: > I use windows keyboards on both of my mac minis. They work fine. The main > difference is that the command and option keys are in opposite places. The > alt key is the option key and the windows logo key is the command key. > > > On Oct 24, 2025, at 3:46 PM, Marie Lyons <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hello > > > > I am trying to help a friend who is losing her sight . She has a mac but > > the rehab teacher had her purchase the aforementioned keyboard because it > > was brightly colored in yellow. Because she hasn’t been classified as > > legally blind she has to pay for their sessions. I am trying to teach her > > what I know but I use the keyboard that came with my mac. Has anyone used > > such a keyboard with a mac? 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