Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 1994

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

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

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You can "disable" keys using an app like AutoIt or AutoHotKey to capture the input and just do nothing with it. Takes a 3 line script.

I've done this for years with my left Windows key, for playing games. I also add the left Alt-Tab when playing certain games, so I don't accidentally tab out.

If you're into custom keyboards you can also configure the entire PCB using things like QMK so any key can be anything you want. It is a significantly more expensive route the AHK though.

It kb has a built in function to disable the windows key. Fuck do I love it.