I am trying to get a feel for how many people use caps lock compared to how many feel like it's wasted space.
For a little backstory, I have been working on a MacOS app for a while now called Triggered which allows you to remap your caps lock key to any shortcut. I finally got it working in a way that it can be distributed on the Mac App Store within Apple's Sandbox (unlike 3rd party downloads which get more access).
In figuring out how best to promote the app, I am trying to see what the general sentiment around Caps Lock is.
I always use the Shift key instead of caps lock, and so for me triggering a shortcut I use daily is a lot more useful.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Link to my app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/triggered-caps-lock-shortcut/id6748354853?mt=12
OuterVale•3h ago
I haven't found myself ever missing the Caps Lock key's original functionality, and my blank laptop keycaps mean I can have it bound without mental annoyance.
Some good discussion: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/hPLvZsNZGsQSLfMee/remap-your...
appsDev•3h ago
Caps lock has an amazing spot without being useful enough to deserve it. I think like another comment mentioned - having a shortcut for locking caps might be better than having a whole key for it..