diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 9ce1953..12f81fb 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ xscreensaver -no-splash &
 #rofi -key-run control-space -fuzzy -terminal run_terminal &
 nm-applet &
 gnome-sound-applet &
-setxkbmap -option ctrl:nocaps &
+#setxkbmap -option ctrl:nocaps &
+xmodmap ~/.xmodmap &
 synclient PalmDetect=1
 
 #if [ -f ~/.xrandrrc ]; then
diff --git a/.xmodmap b/.xmodmap
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..848bd5c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.xmodmap
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+keycode 66 = Control_L
+clear Lock
+add Control = Control_L