How to Remap Your Second Keyboard on Windows 10

Are you tired of using the same old keyboard shortcuts on your Windows 10 device? Do you want to customize your keyboard experience and make it more efficient? Look no further! In this guide, we'll show you how to remap your second keyboard on Windows 10 using PowerToys.

Downloading and Installing PowerToys

Before you can start remapping your keyboard shortcuts, you need to download and install PowerToys. Microsoft recommends downloading the latest version of PowerToys directly from GitHub. Once you've downloaded it, follow these steps to install it:

1. Download PowerToys from Microsoft.

2. Run the installation file and follow the prompts to install it.

3. (Optional) Check the 'Create a shortcut for PowerToys on the desktop' option and the 'Automatically start PowerToys at logon' option (recommended).

Using PowerToys to Remap Your Keyboard Shortcuts

Once you've installed PowerToys, follow these steps to remap your keyboard shortcuts:

1. Open PowerToys.

2. Under the 'Assets' section, click on the 'PowerToysSetup-x.xx.x.msi' link.

3. Click on the 'Remap shortcut' button under the 'New Key' section (on the right).

4. Select the shortcut you want to remap and specify the new shortcut.

Removing a Remapped Shortcut

If you want to remove a remapped shortcut, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerToys.

2. Under the 'Assets' section, click on the 'PowerToysSetup-x.xx.x.msi' link.

3. Click on the 'Delete (trash can)' button next to the remapped shortcut and click OK.

Tips and Precautions

When remapping your keyboard shortcuts, keep in mind that unless you remap the action of the original shortcut to another shortcut, you won't be able to use it. Additionally, if you're remapping a key like the left Shift key to be the new Windows key, that Shift key won't act as a Shift key anymore. You'll need to remap the action of the original key to another key in order to use it.

Remapping your second keyboard on Windows 10 can be a game-changer for your productivity and efficiency. With PowerToys, you have complete control over customizing your keyboard shortcuts to suit your needs. By following these steps, you can easily remap your keyboard shortcuts and take your Windows experience to the next level.

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