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Microsoft has a public Remote Desktop app available on the Mac that can be downloaded from the App Store, and the Redmond giant is now rolling out a beta client with a new user interface.The beta app also boasts new feature additions, including improved user account management, and the ability to use native Mac commands such as Command-X,C,V to cut, copy and paste within a remote session. The key change in this update is the ability to switch between Scancode (CTRL+COMMAND+K) and Unicode (CTRL+COMMAND+U) modes when entering keyboard input. Unicode mode allows extended characters to be typed using the OPTION key on a Mac keyboard. For example, on a US Mac keyboard, OPTION+2 will enter the trademark (™) symbol. Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac Beta here Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac via Mac Apple Store Even though they are both version 8.x or higher, the Beta version seems to offer a much native and refined user experience compared to the App Store version.
If you have just switched to using Mac OS X from the regular Windows OS that you have been using all your life, you might have difficulty adjusting to the keyboard, particularly the Control and Command keys.
In Windows most of the keyboard shortcuts are done with the Control key. You press “Ctrl + A” to select all, “Ctrl + C” to copy and “Ctrl + V” to paste. When it comes to Mac OS X, the configuration is totally opposite. Even though the keyboard comes with a Control button, the “Command” button is used for most keyboard shortcuts. You have to press “Cmd + A” to select all, “Cmd + C” to copy and “Cmd + V” to paste.
If you are not used to the keyboard configuration, Mac OS X comes with a setting that allows you to remap the modifier key. This way you can switch the functionality of “Control” and “Command” and make it work like Windows.
1. In Mac OS X open “System Preferences” from the Launchpad.
2. Click on the Keyboard option.
3. Click the “Modifier Keys…” button at the bottom-right.
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4. In the “Control (^) Key” field, change it to “Command.” And in the “Command Key” field, change it to “Control.” Click OK.
If you are planning to switch to Mac OS X permanently, it might be better for you to continue using Command as the modifier key and get used to it. It will only take a while for you to become accustomed to the new system. If, however, you are often switching between different OS, like Windows on an office PC and Mac OS X on a home laptop, then switching the Control and Command buttons might just save your sanity.
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Microsoft has a public Remote Desktop app available on the Mac that can be downloaded from the App Store, and the Redmond giant is now rolling out a beta client with a new user interface. The beta app also boasts new feature additions, including improved user account management, and the ability to use native Mac commands such as Command-X,C,V to cut, copy and paste within a remote session.
The beta client of Remote Desktop retains features seen in the public release, such as seamless audio and video streaming, as well as connecting to local desktops with a single monitor. Microsoft mentions that it will continually add new features to the beta app, including support for multiple monitors, clipboard redirection, Remote Desktop gateway and remote resources (RemoteApp and desktop connections).
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Got feedback? Make sure to let Microsoft know through the UserVoice portal. Once again, the new Remote Desktop app is in beta and should be treated as such. You may run into bugs, freezes or crashes when using the utility.
Source: Microsoft
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