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Peter Wolinski

FOUND: How to remap keys on windows - What They Never Told You

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Knowing how to remap keys on Windows 11 is one of those fundamental skills for any PC user. When you learn how to remap the Windows keyboard, you can set up custom shortcuts for quick access to your most-used functions and ensure your inputs do exactly what you want to.

Thankfully, Microsoft has made it easy for you to remap keys on Windows using PowerToys — a set of official Windows tools to give power users full control over their machine. If you've never used or heard of Power Toys before, you'll want to first follow our guide on how to get Power Toys on Windows 11.

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