Download AutoHotkey v1

• Go to autohotkey.com
• Choose AutoHotkey v1.1 (not v2)
• Install with default settings

Create Your Script

• Open Notepad or your favorite code editor
• Paste this script:

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; ================================

;  Apple Keyboard Full macOS Mode

; ================================



; Command+Space = Windows Search

^Space::#s



; Command+` = Switch windows within app

^`::^`



; --- F3 = Mission Control (Task View) ---

F3::#Tab



; --- F4 = Launchpad (Start Menu) ---

F4::Send, {LWin}



; --- F5 = Dictation ---

F5::#h



; --- Media Keys ---

; F7 = Previous Track (rewind)

F7::Media_Prev



; F8 = Play/Pause

F8::Media_Play_Pause



; F9 = Next Track (fast forward)

F9::Media_Next



; F10 = Mute

F10::Volume_Mute



; F11 = Volume Down

F11::Volume_Down



; F12 = Volume Up

F12::Volume_Up

• Save as: apple_media_keys.ahk
• Make sure the file extension is .ahk, not .txt

Run the Script

• Double‑click the .ahk file
• Confirm the green “H” icon appears in the system tray

Test the Shortcuts

• F3 → Task View
• F4 → Start Menu
• F5 → Dictation
• Media keys → Volume + Playback

Add Script to Startup

• Press Win+R
• Type: shell:startup
• Drag your .ahk file (or a shortcut to it) into the Startup folder
• This makes it run automatically after every reboot

Final Check

• Restart your PC
• Check that the script is auto‑loading