Don't Cmd+Tab Through Apps, Do This Instead (feat: Programmable Keyboards, MacOS)
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Software engineer, Neovim aficionado, and accidental reviewer of split, mechanical, programmable, ergonomic keyboards. I didn't choose the keyboard life. The keyboard life chose me.
Video Description
This is a "How to" video on configuring keyboard shortcuts on MacOS with a programmable keyboard (feat: Moonlander Mark I) to quickly switch between applications. As a software engineer, I'm constantly switching between applications, and this method of opening up and focusing applications enhances productivity and speeds up my workflow. Yes, I 100% copied Fireship's style on this thumbnail for maximum click-baityness. My keyboard: https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/ My other keyboard: https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/adv360pro/ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Overview 0:48 - Demo 2:11 - "App Expose" tip to find lost windows 3:05 - Step 1: Configure your layout 4:13 - Step 2: Create Quick Actions with Automator 5:29 - Step 3: Assign keyboard shortcuts 6:38 - Troubleshooting and workarounds 8:13 - Using another programmable keyboard
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