# PC Mode for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/apps/pc-mode

> Brings familiar Windows shortcuts to macOS

- Price: Free
- Requires: macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Apple silicon: runs natively
- Open source: yes (https://github.com/getguruhat/PCMode), 1 GitHub stars
- Developer: GuruHat
- Categories: [Keyboard & Mouse](https://macbase.app/categories/keyboard-mouse), [File Management](https://macbase.app/categories/file-management), [Window Management](https://macbase.app/categories/window-management)

## About

PC Mode adapts everyday Windows actions for Mac, including deleting selected Finder items with a media key and cutting and moving files with ⌘X and ⌘V. Its ⌘Tab switcher selects individual windows, including minimized and hidden ones, and shows each app’s current CPU and RAM use.

A compact settings panel lets users enable features independently and check permission status. PC Mode can launch at login and offers an optional menu-bar icon for Settings and About. It is a lightweight helper for people moving from Windows or anyone who prefers these shortcuts on macOS.

## An alternative to

- [Karabiner-Elements](https://macbase.app/alternatives/karabiner-elements): 1 alternative on MacBase
- [AltTab](https://macbase.app/alternatives/alttab): 6 alternatives on MacBase
- [Witch](https://macbase.app/alternatives/witch): 3 alternatives on MacBase

## Get it

- Website: https://guruhat.com/apps/pcmode/?ref=macbase
- Source: https://github.com/getguruhat/PCMode

Listed by [GuruHat](https://macbase.app/@getguruhat).

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