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  1. AjTee

    MacBook Pro 13" 2017 - ForceTouch clicking when button pressed

    Hi Guys, I found something strange on my MBP 2017 with 13 inch screen. When I press any button on keyboard then a cannot deep click on left and right ends of touchpad (I marked this areas on photo), when I do not click or relase finger from button on keyboard then I can click on the marked...
  2. haralds

    Control-click not disabled when setting Secondary Click in Magic Mouse

    After upgrading Mojave on both Mac Pro and MacBook Pro I noticed that control-click still acts as secondary mouse button, when setting the Magic Mouse and Magic Pad to directly right-click. This is a real pain with VMware Windows, since this is used to create discontiguous selections. Has...
  3. R

    Cannot Decrease Keyboard Brightness - MacBook Pro 2018

    Just installed the final public version of MacOS Majave and my keyboard F5 to lower down the keyboard backlight is not working. Anyone else? MacBook Pro 2018. Edit: Just started working. Maybe it was the physical key.
  4. Wandersonsc

    Macbook Pro & Corsair Keyboards

    Hello there, I was hoping maybe you guys could help me out. I am a Web developer, I work with Ruby on Rails and Python/Django. So, I am planning on getting a MBP, but I am not sure whether my Corsair K70 Lux RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is going to work, if I plug it into the MBP. I don't...
  5. misanthrophy

    Stylish Keyboard & Mouse

    At the beginning I thought of just going with the black magic keyboard and mouse, because I love black, haha. They look pretty cool and are deeply integrated into the Mac System, for my Mac Pro. But now I found another keyboard I am in love with: https://www.qwerkywriter.com Of course it is...
  6. bottsjw

    Keyboard layout change on iPad?!

    I'm surprised this story isn't getting more attention... https://www.itnews.com.au/news/keyboard-layout-change-in-ios-annoys-users-494832 With the update the left hand keys have been switched on the iPad... but remain in the old position on the iPhone... who the heck thought that was a good...
  7. simonjallison

    iPad Suggestions: iPad 9.7 keyboard case, clicky keys

    Suggestions needed: Best iPad 9.7 keyboard case. Criteria: Apple MacBook like hard clicky tactile keys (not soft keys like the Apple iPad Keyboard) Moderate protection for iPad for small drops etc More than one viewing angle/orientation if possible easy to hold while folded up or with keyboard...
  8. K

    Can silicon keyboard cover damage my display when the lid is closed?

    Dear MacRumors Community, I just got my new MacBook Pro 2017 and I have a question. Can a $10 silicon keyboard cover damage my display when the lid is closed? I know that it will leave some marks that can be clean off but this keyboard already does that without the cover. But the reason why I...
  9. lbdesign

    Is there a way to disable the internal keyboard?

    When an external keyboard is attached, is there an EASY way to disable the internal MBP keyboard? I know you can disable the trackpad via System Preferences in the presence of an external pointing device, but there does not seem to be an Apple-provided option to disable the built-in keyboard...
  10. AjTee

    Separation of Retina and keyboard in MBP 2017

    Hello Guys, Can you please tell me if you separate something Retina and keyboard in MBP? I am looking for something to separate my Retina screen and keyboard. Read about scratching Retinas because of keyboards in MBP. What do you think about it? Rgds
  11. P

    did apple fix the keyboard reliability issues for 2018?

    So the 2018 MacBook Pros have been out a short while now. Did Apple fix the reliability issues? I specifically don't mean ergonomics (which some love and some dislike) .. but the fact that the keys stop working too often with the 2016 and 2017 models.
  12. monstermac77

    2018 Macbook Pro Owners: Is Your Down Arrow Key Fully Functional?

    I have a request for 2018 Macbook Pro owners. Can you please press the very bottom right corner of your down arrow key repeatedly, and ensure that each press registers? Video demonstration of issue below. Backstory: 2016 and 2017 Macbook Pros appear to have had an issue where presses of the...
  13. Johnnys2

    Spilled whey and creatine into my 2017 MacBook Pro

    Yes, I did it and im crying inside, I've spilled a full 500ml of whey, creatine and water on my MacBook Pro 2017 without Touch Bar keyboard. my keyboard feels a little bit weird now, but no key is sticking to the end anymore, and the trackpad stopped working properly for 2 days but it looks...
  14. S

    Unable to type on one user account?

    I've got an early 2013 iMac, Fusion Drive, anyway I rarely use the machine as I stick to a macbook and iPad, but yesterday I went to use my user account, and I'm unable to type properly? What I mean by that, is the keyboard missing out letters when I type, not being able to enter passwords etc...
  15. B

    Early 2015 MBP 13" - Keyboard/Trackpad issue. WEIRD

    Hi guys, I got a Macbook Pro in where the Keyboard and Trackpad would not work intermittently (most of the time, actually). External keyboard and mouse work fine. I swapped out the trackpad cable for a new one. - The computer now wouldn't turn on using the power button (BUT THE POWER BUTTON...
  16. Fun.gus

    AASP refuses to honour keyboard recall because of dent on corner of MacBook

    Hi All, May someone help me clarify how to move forward with a repair on my MacBook 12" 2015. I sent it in to have the keyboard serviced because keys are repeating and some have completely seized but the service provider is now saying I am to pay for the service because of a dent to the corner...
  17. S

    MacBook Pro 2018 - some keys are louder

    Few days ago I have bought new MacBook Pro. In my opinion the keyboard on MacBook Pro 2018 has much better feel than my 2016 model. Basically It is quieter. But I wondering about 'enter' and 'right shift', in general feel when I typing I can't feel hear difference but when I pushing one of this...
  18. travelsheep

    Your honest typing experience on MacBook Pro 2016+

    I write a lot. I currently have a MacBook Air 2011 and I am very happy with the keyboard, albeit the print on the keys is a bit worn off on some keys and I'm thinking of finally upgrading. However, when I google for MacBook Pro and keyboard I only get to see the top 10,000 marketeers videos and...
  19. zakarhino

    Keyboard Repair customers -- turnaround time?

    Hey all, Interested in hearing from those that have used the keyboard repair program or have otherwise had their butterfly switches repaired through AppleCare. I want to know what issue were you facing and what was your turnaround time for getting it repaired. I rely on my laptop for work...
  20. D

    3-weeks service MBP2017 keyboard

    I own a 15" 2017 MacBook Pro. My control and B button doesn't work properly (They work if I press multiple times or very hard). As I live in Denmark I can't take it directly to an apple store (we have none, only resellers). The reseller is telling me the turn around for fixing the keyboard is 3...