Code Completion with Caps-Lock (not Tab)
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The post introduces a code completion feature that uses Caps-Lock instead of Tab, aiming to improve coding efficiency, and receives a generally positive reception.
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2 months ago
How to disable Caps Lock's capitalization switching behavior on Windows, macOS, and Linux...and have it instead act like another key. This lets you use a conveniently-placed button for things like accepting suggestions from AI in code, without being mixed up with intent to indent with Tab!
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