diff --git a/config.el b/config.el
index fadb750..090f5b0 100644
--- a/config.el
+++ b/config.el
@@ -81,6 +81,21 @@
       (message "persp-mode 2.5s cache timer cancelled for Zoom accessibility"))))
 
 
+;;; ============================================================
+;;; MACOS GUI — FIXES
+;;; ============================================================
+
+;; Fix A: Ensure dashboard buffer starts in normal state (required for SPC leader)
+(after! evil
+  (evil-set-initial-state '+doom-dashboard-mode 'normal))
+
+;; Fix B: Standard macOS modifier keys for GUI Emacs
+(when (display-graphic-p)
+  (setq mac-command-modifier 'super
+        mac-option-modifier 'meta
+        mac-right-option-modifier 'none))
+
+
 ;;; ============================================================
 ;;; PERFORMANCE & GC
 ;;; ============================================================