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Make Automator instructions clearer

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(Resolves issue #1)
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@ -42,11 +42,11 @@ I found that having the spacebar output a space only on key-up was manageable, b
**At this stage, we can enable and disable keyboard mirroring by selecting between our two profiles from the display in the menu bar. But this isn't enough!**
5. We want a keyboard shortcut that can toggle between our two profiles. To do this, we need to create an Automator automation. Open Automator and create a new automation: File > New. Then add the action "Run Shell Script". Select `/usr/bin/perl` in the list of Shells and then enter [this Perl script](toggle_profiles.pl) into the text field. Then replace all the all-caps sections starting with `YOUR_` with your own data.
5. We want a keyboard shortcut that can toggle between our two profiles. To do this, we need to create an Automator automation. Open Automator and create a new automation: File > New. Choose "Service" and set Service recieves to "no input" in "any application". Then add the action "Run Shell Script". Select `/usr/bin/perl` in the list of Shells and then enter [this Perl script](toggle_profiles.pl) into the text field. Then replace all the all-caps sections starting with `YOUR_` with your own data.
6. Test if this is working by hitting Run. **This should toggle between your profiles!** Save it if it's working.
7. Now go into System Preferences > Shortcuts > Services. If you scroll to near the bottom, you should see the Automation you just made as an item there. Select it and add a shortcut of your choosing.
7. Now go into System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Services. If you scroll to near the bottom, you should see the Automation you just made as an item there under the "General" heading. Select it and add a shortcut of your choosing.
8. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy and add Automator to the list of apps that are allowed to control your computer.