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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. | ||