[Fixed] Apple Keyboard

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[Fixed] Apple Keyboard

Post by goatgonads »

Hello all, loving Linux Mint. First time poster, long time reader. Keyboard question below.

I have an apple keyboard, and of course the function keys do not function as I am accustomed. So I found this workaround to make them function like normal keys.

1. Edit or create the file /etc/modprobe.d/hid_apple.conf, e.g.:
sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/hid_apple.conf
2. Add this line to the previously open file.
options hid_apple fnmode=2
3. Save the file and execute the following command to notify hid_apple module to reload it's configuration.
sudo update-initramfs -u

Now that I have done that, is there a way to make the f9-f12 keys work with their original "apple" design of being volume buttons? Before I figured out the aforementioned fix, I got used to using them, and would like to get them back.

Any tips would be appreciated. (Version = Helena)
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Husse

Re: Apple Keyboard

Post by Husse »

Good find (hid_apple.conf)
Have you tried Keyboard shortcuts - you can set the keys to use for volume there
Sorry if this is obvious
goatgonads

Re: Apple Keyboard

Post by goatgonads »

That fixed it, sometimes the most obvious places are the last you look.

Thanks again.
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