Observed arrival · 2026-08-27

NumLockLED: A Small Mercy for Mac Keypads

numlockled.com Observed source

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A Mac app that restores Num Lock and Scroll Lock behavior and indicator lights on compatible external keyboards.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-27 issue.

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The app translates Num Lock input into two keypad modes: number entry when enabled, and navigation functions such as Home, arrows, Page Up, End, Insert, and Delete when disabled. It also ties the keyboard’s indicator light to the selected mode and offers Scroll Lock LED toggling. The page lists macOS 13 Ventura or later, Apple silicon and Intel installers, USB and Bluetooth support, and a seven-day trial before activation.

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