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Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 1994 (arstechnica.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Copilot key will eventually be required in new PC keyboards, though not yet.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 10 months ago (4 children)

At least on the PC, it's easier to remap the buttons. What enrages me more are the TV remote controls with buttons dedicated to specific streaming apps. I mean... none of these services will outlive the TV itself. I'll just have to look at buttons that do nothing for years.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If you're using Android TV, you can use something like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton to remap the button to another apps or any other functions

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

I need that for my Roku. I may just write an automation in Home Assistant that will switch to whatever app I programmed if I press the Paramount+ button. Unfortunately that means I need to install that app on the Roku itself.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I personally recommend tvQuickActions for remapping. Pro Version.

It is quite feature rich as well for power users

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

I personally find those useful, but I can never find the combination of services that works with my needs.

There's always like Vudu or Sling that just becomes a wasted button.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

Anybody down to 3D print us some? :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I get your point but at least three of those services will outlive the tvs expected life. Netflix Hulu and espn aren’t going anywhere, at most espn will be rolled into Disney+ and a software update could point that button to it

My TVs crackle and I heart radio buttons on the other hand…