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The story behind Apple's annoying "Command" key [1]

['Jason Weisberger']

Date: 2025-07-21

This video shares the history of how cut and paste's shortcut keys ended up where they are, and why moving between operating systems is a PITA.

Apple's command key has been in my way for ages. Moving back and forth between operating systems is made extra annoying by remembering, or in some cases, finding a keyboard with the "Open Apple key. " I am always confused with all the command-click vs option-click vs ctrl-click stuff.

Previously:

• Reasons (not) to trust Apple's privacy promises

• New Macbooks and Imacs will brick themselves if they think they're being repaired by an independent technician

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