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 So you could use all the function keys (with associated modifiers) on both Macs using a device key trigger. ​ But you could not use, for example, the "​a"​ key on a second keyboard without also typing an "​a"​ (or swallowing both a's if you used a hot key). So you could use all the function keys (with associated modifiers) on both Macs using a device key trigger. ​ But you could not use, for example, the "​a"​ key on a second keyboard without also typing an "​a"​ (or swallowing both a's if you used a hot key).
  
-An alternative is to use a non-keyboard keyboard, something like an [XK-24](http://​xkeys.com/​xkeys/​xk24.php) or the like, that does not perform any normal function. ​ You can use device key triggers with that kind of keyboard. Note that the XK devices ​do not work with Keyboard Maestro in Big Sur or later due to firmware issues.+An alternative is to use a non-keyboard keyboard, something like an [XK-24](http://​xkeys.com/​xkeys/​xk24.php) or the like, that does not perform any normal function. ​ You can use device key triggers with that kind of keyboard. Note that the XK devices ​may need a firmware upgrade to work with Keyboard Maestro in Big Sur or later.
  
 Also, with version 9, Keyboard Maestro adds direct support for the [[Stream Deck]], including the ability to trigger macros as well as control the image and title of the buttons. Also, with version 9, Keyboard Maestro adds direct support for the [[Stream Deck]], including the ability to trigger macros as well as control the image and title of the buttons.
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 ==== Should I buy from the Mac App Store or Buy Direct? ==== ==== Should I buy from the Mac App Store or Buy Direct? ====
  
-Keyboard Maestro is no longer available from the Mac App Store, so you cannot buy from the Mac App Store. ​ +Keyboard Maestro is no longer available from the Mac App Store, so you cannot buy from the Mac App Store.
  
 You could never buy any version from version 6 onwards from the Mac App Store. You could never buy any version from version 6 onwards from the Mac App Store.
  
  
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