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[–] mazzilius_marsti@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

could just replace it, no? Unless your keyboard is weird, the size of window key is pretty standard right?

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[–] nyan@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

If I cared that much, I could have bought a blank keycap for an extra buck when I bought my keyboard and banished that thing forever. (I own a Unicomp New Model M 103-key, which only has one Windows key to begin with, and the manufacturer will happily sell you blank or custom-text keycaps. Unfortunately, while they do sell a set that includes Tux keycaps, they're sized for a 104-key.)

[–] zingo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Throw away that key and get another one with a pinguin instead ;)

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[–] wuphysics87@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Doesn't have to be

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ah that one infinite bindings key.

[–] Ironfist79@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

A bit of acetone will fix that.

[–] Catalyst_A@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Cast it into the fire!

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Hmm but it doesn't force ads down your throat so can you really say it is part of Windows?

[–] redparadise@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

Acetone should do the trick

[–] 7U5K3N@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

I don't even have that. !modelm@lemmy.world users rise up!

[–] trslim@pawb.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

Windows G Enable

[–] AnimalsDream@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

I've put a GNU sticker over one, and a Tux sticker over another. I should see if there's a Debian spiral sticker I can get (or even custom keycaps) for future keyboards.

[–] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] m532@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

For me its just the window key, with a window on it for the window manager

[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 0 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

That should be easy to replace.

And if not, maybe take the money you saved on a Windows licence and treat yourself to a better keyboard. It's worth spending a bit on your primary input device, the thing you use the most.

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Like what? I'm looking for a full keyboard (100%? With numpad) what are your suggestions?

[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

A lot of diehards like Unicomp for the typing feel, and I was very tempted since I used an IBM Model M for ages. But honestly they're pretty ugly.

Now I run an older fullsize GMMK with Kailh switches (bronze) and it's great. There are a zillion similar customizable KBs these days though.

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 2 points 2 weeks ago

Glorious is GOD. Loved the mouse but no layout for me :(

[–] 7U5K3N@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Buy a unicomp. https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/SFNT

Shits built like a tank.

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[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Super key? That’s not Window’s specfic, it’s just a logo.

[–] phar@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago
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