Hold Fn + S for 5 seconds to put the AULA WIN68 MAX or HERO 84 HE into Mac mode, and Fn + A to go back to Windows. The HERO 75 HE and S102 PRO take a quick Fn + S and Fn + A. The AC306 uses Fn + E for Mac and Fn + W for Windows, and the L99 and F99 Max list Mac support.
Plug a Windows-layout keyboard into a Mac and the modifier keys feel wrong: the key where your thumb expects Command does something else, and shortcuts misfire. Most AULA keyboards solve this with a Mac mode switched from the keyboard itself, but the key combination differs between models, and a couple need the keys held for several seconds. This guide collects the AULA keyboard Mac mode shortcuts in one place, plus what to expect from the software on a Mac.
Hold Fn + S for 5 seconds to put the AULA WIN68 MAX or HERO 84 HE into Mac mode, and Fn + A to go back to Windows. The HERO 75 HE and S102 PRO take a quick Fn + S and Fn + A. The AC306 uses Fn + E for Mac and Fn + W for Windows, and the L99 and F99 Max list Windows and Mac support. Evetech's price list for these runs from R239 for the AC306 set to R1,099 for the L99.
Mac keyboards put Command next to the spacebar, with Option beside it, while Windows boards put Alt next to the spacebar with the Windows key beside that. Mac mode swaps the behaviour of those keys so your thumb lands on Command where a Mac user expects it. AULA's page for the WIN68 MAX describes exactly this: Mac mode swaps the Win and Alt keys.
The printed legends do not change, so the keycaps still show Windows labels. After a day or two, muscle memory takes over.
On both boards, hold Fn + S for 5 seconds for Mac mode, or Fn + A for 5 seconds to return to Windows. The long hold is deliberate: it stops the layout switching by accident during a game.
The HERO 75 HE and the S102 PRO office keyboard use Fn + S for Mac and Fn + A for Windows, without the long hold.
The AC306 keyboard-and-mouse set uses Fn + E for Mac mode and Fn + W for Windows mode.
The L99 has Windows and Mac modes, and the F99 Max works with Windows and macOS. AULA's pages for these two do not print the key combination, so check AULA's manual or the driver for the exact shortcut.
This varies by board, so it is worth knowing before you buy:
A practical approach for Mac owners: set up lighting, key modes and actuation once on a Windows PC if the driver needs one, save the settings to the board, then use the keyboard on the Mac. Settings stored on the board travel with it.
The HERO 75 HE, L99 and F99 Max are tri-mode, and each pairs with a Mac over Bluetooth. The S102 PRO pairs with two Bluetooth devices. For a MacBook with only USB-C ports, Bluetooth avoids the need for an adapter.
The WIN68 MAX and HERO 84 HE are wired-only, so a MacBook with USB-C ports needs a USB-C cable end or an adapter to match. The AC306 connects through a small USB receiver, so check that its plug matches your MacBook's ports, or use an adapter.
Yes. AULA lists Mac compatibility, and Fn + E sets Mac mode. On a newer MacBook with only USB-C ports, an adapter may be needed for the receiver.
The magnetic and mechanical boards in this guide sit in Evetech's gaming keyboards category, and the hot-swap ones can take new keyboard switches later. Cover is identical whether you use Windows or macOS. Evetech backs the magnetic WIN68 MAX, HERO 75 HE and HERO 84 HE with a 2 Years Local Warranty, and gives one year on the L99, F99 Max, S102 PRO and AC306.
It swaps the modifier keys so Command sits where a Mac user expects it. On the WIN68 MAX, AULA says it swaps the Win and Alt keys.
It depends. The HERO 84 HE's web driver runs on both systems, while the WIN68 MAX and F99 Max software are Windows only.
The WIN68 MAX and HERO 84 HE. The HERO 75 HE and S102 PRO switch with a quick press.
Yes, with Fn + E for Mac mode. A MacBook with only USB-C ports may need an adapter for the receiver.
The HERO 75 HE, L99, F99 Max and S102 PRO.
No. It depends on the board, not the operating system.
Using a Mac at your desk? Browse the keyboards at Evetech and choose one with a Mac mode and a connection that suits your MacBook.
It swaps the modifier keys so Command sits where a Mac user expects it. On the WIN68 MAX, AULA says it swaps the Win and Alt keys.
It depends. The HERO 84 HE's web driver runs on both systems, while the WIN68 MAX and F99 Max software are Windows only.
The WIN68 MAX and HERO 84 HE. The HERO 75 HE and S102 PRO switch with a quick press.
Yes, with Fn + E for Mac mode. A MacBook with only USB-C ports may need an adapter for the receiver.
The HERO 75 HE, L99, F99 Max and S102 PRO.
No. It depends on the board, not the operating system.
Dragon Age The Veilguard PC build around R50,000 should balance GPU, CPU, cooling, storage, and display goals. Treat the budget as a planning limit, then compare parts for SA warranty, upgrade room, and setup fit.
Read more
DDR5 build screen flickering in South Africa starts with settings, drivers, BIOS, memory profiles, or cable quality. Work through these checks before replacing parts or blaming local power conditions on a gaming PC.
Read more
Recommended build for Lethal Company at R80 000 should focus on headroom, not waste. SA buyers can pair a stronger GPU, modern CPU, 32GB RAM and fast SSD storage for smoother co-op, streaming and broader gaming use.
Read more
Recommended build for Mass Effect Legendary Edition at R60 000 SA should aim for refined 1440p or entry 4K play. SA gamers can use this tier for GPU headroom, 32GB RAM, quiet cooling and storage that supports a wider library.
Read more
Optimal Pacific Drive settings for 60fps on the should target stable play before headline numbers. Tune visuals, frame caps, drivers, thermals, and monitor settings around the GPU so South African gamers get smoother results.
Read more
Atomic Heart 4K 240fps on Arc B580 is a settings target, not a guaranteed benchmark. SA players should tune frame caps, display refresh, driver settings, thermals, background load, and visual options before chasing every extra frame.
Read more
RTX 5090 should be enough for Palworld at 1080p when the rest of the PC is balanced. Use this SA-focused guide to weigh settings, monitor refresh, CPU balance, and upgrade room without relying on unsupported FPS claims.
A second-hand GPU on a R5,000 SA budget can save money but adds condition risk. Check warranty, temperatures, fan noise, ports, seller proof, power draw, and return options first.
student laptop guide for Gqeberha gamers should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare CPU, GPU, RAM, and screen quality, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Recommended build for Expedition 33 at R40 000 gives SA buyers premium 1440p headroom and selective 4K potential. Spend on the GPU, CPU balance, cooling, NVMe storage, power quality, and the right display pairing.
Windows transparency effects can be switched off to make supported backgrounds more opaque. Use Accessibility, Visual effects or the colour settings, then compare a menu against your wallpaper. This R0 preference changes appearance; it is not a promised.
Windows title bar window shake can minimise other open windows when you shake the active window by its title bar. Inspect the Multitasking setting and switch it off if that gesture interrupts your work. The preference costs R0 and does not require new hardware.
Windows Print Screen opens Snipping Tool when its keyboard preference is enabled. Change the option under Accessibility, Keyboard to choose another workflow. Test whether you need a clipboard image or a saved file.
Windows desktop icons missing may be a visibility setting. Right-click the desktop, choose View and inspect Show desktop icons. If only system icons are absent, use Desktop icon settings. Check the Desktop folder before assuming files were deleted.
Intel Core Ultra can look weaker in Roodepoort gaming benchmarks when tests are GPU-limited or tuned poorly. Check power settings, drivers, memory, game mix, and cooling before judging CPU value for an SA gaming PC.
RTX 5090 alternatives make more sense for office and study PCs in South Africa when the goal is smooth screens, quiet use, and sensible cost. Focus on display support, reliability, power use, desk space, and whole-system balance first for SA buyers.
Spider-Man 2 low FPS on RTX 5070 needs settings, driver, power, and background-load checks. For SA players, check updates, verify files, test overlays, reset graphics options, and keep changes reversible before reinstalling.
An RTX 4080 alternative can prioritise competitive shooters speed over excess. Compare high refresh, low latency, CPU balance, ZAR value, and monitor upgrade room before buying for a South African esports setup.
