diff --git a/bin/midori-display b/bin/midori-display
index 602715a..1584e51 100755
--- a/bin/midori-display
+++ b/bin/midori-display
@@ -132,6 +132,10 @@ if which xmodmap 1>/dev/null; then
 	  [ $count_buttons_pointer_button_map -lt 32 ]; then
 		xmodmap -e "pointer = $POINTER_BUTTON_MAP"
 	fi
+
+	# furthermore... let's deactivate the "Control" modifier key to disable most hotkeys in Midori
+	xmodmap -e "clear Control"
+
 else
 	$OUTPUT "WARNING: Cannot strip down mouse/pointer button functionality. Make sure 'xmodmap' is installed."
 fi