ubuntu-macos-keys

Ubuntu key-binding configuration to emulate some common macOS key-bindings

Maps common macOS key combinations to native Ubuntu key combinations using AutoKey

• Cmd+c: copy (Ctrl+c) (Ctrl+Shift+c in Ubuntu terminal)
• Cmd+v: paste (Ctrl+v) (Ctrl+Shift+v in Ubuntu terminal)
• Cmd+x: cut (Ctrl+x)
• Cmd+z: undo (Ctrl+z)
• Cmd+y: redo (Ctrl+y)
• Cmd+a: select all (Ctrl+a)
• Cmd+o: open (Ctrl+o)
• Cmd+s: save (Ctrl+s)
• Cmd+t: new tab (Ctrl+t)

Also shows how to configure the following macOS-style functionality in Ubuntu 16.04

• Cmd+Tab: Switch between apps
• Cmd+`: Switch between windows of same app

Tested in a Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop.

To make ubuntu function like a Mac with a PC keyboard (So you don't have to get used to two different keyboards). I use a mac for work and kubuntu at home

Install AutoKey

# apt-get install autokey-gtk

Set up extra shortcuts you may want.

Launch System Settings > Shortcut I change the following: win l -> lock screen (I swapped mac to the same from old habbits) ctrl + shift + esc for system activity win + tab for desktop ctrl+tab for activities ctrl+up for all open programs ctrl+down to show virtual desktops

Install albert to mimic alfred

alt+space -> run command albert toggle

Set AutoKey Settings

1. Launch AutoKey
2. Add a Folder and point it to ubuntu-macos-keys/autokey (File -> New -> Folder)
3. Copy all files to your home dir data directory (cp ubuntu-macos-keys/autokey/* ~/.config/autokey/data/autokey/)
4. Quit AutoKey and restart (Note: it's not enough to just close the window, you need to close the application by using the Ubuntu toolbar icon in the top right.

Make kubuntu look like Mac: (Get used to layout)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyz4-KZOzyI&list=FLwVK6Jts85b37hV03pxXhAg&index=2&t=0s #Also add search widget to menu bar. Change kde logo to apple logo https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ9LiI3KHjAhVuT98KHYYSBzwQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhetzner.co.za%2Fhelp-centre%2Femail%2Fiphone-ipad-mail-troubleshooting%2F&psig=AOvVaw1jdt99XZ8guPVQBiNzKQOn&ust=1562551400386644 Change icons theme to cupertino-mojave

Background

http://wallpapersimages.info/wp-content/uploads/HTML/Gif-Wallpapers-Mac/Gif-Wallpapers-Mac-59.html

Download slingscold to mimic app launcher

Update terminal to have tabs on top (not bottom, in konsole settings).

Visual Studio

Add to keybindings.json // Place your key bindings in this file to override the defaults [ { "key": "ctrl+c", "command": "workbench.action.terminal.copySelection", "when": "terminalFocus && terminalTextSelected" }, { "key": "ctrl+v", "command": "workbench.action.terminal.paste", "when": "terminalFocus" } ]

Window Manager Settings (right click main bar on an app and find window manager settings)

Task Switcher - Alt tab affect:

1. Large Icons

Screen Edges:

Switch desktop on edge: Only When Moving Windows

KWin Scripts:

1. MACsimize
2. MinimizeAll